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Try Spice Therapy to Ease Osteoarthritis Pain
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Wellness Tip: Look to your spice rack for relief from osteoarthritis pain. They block the release of the neurotransmitter Substance P, which inflames joints and transmits pain impulses. Sprinkle cayenne into food dishes or apply it to painful areas with a capsaicin cream containing cayenne extract. Cook with fresh ginger root or take a ginger supplement— up to 2 grams per day in divided doses. Turmeric... 4/15/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Do Vinegar and Other Green Cleaners Work on COVID-19?
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Looking to avoid harsh cleaners while still protecting the family against the novel coronavirus? You might be tempted to stick with a natural product, or even straight vinegar, to avoid the chemicals in traditional cleaners. But it’s important to make sure the cleaners you’re using are actually doing the job. Are vinegar and “green” cleaners enough to fight off COVID-19?It’s important to keep your... 4/13/2020 4:43:17 PM
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What's the Likelihood of a Resurgence After the First Wave?
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Many US residents are anxious to know when the quarantine and stay-at-home orders will come to an end. Right now, the answers appear vague, at best. The timeframe will depend on how fast we can stop the coronavirus from spreading, and whether we can avoid a resurgence after the first wave ends. So we wondered, how likely is a resurgence? The virus’s pattern in China may offer some clues.China’s numbers... 4/13/2020 7:00:00 AM
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What to Do When Hand Washing Causes Dryness and Worse
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How often are you washing your hands these days? Most of us have found ourselves hitting the sink or the sanitizer far more often than we used to, and some people are realizing how much damage all that scrubbing can do to their hands. Have your hands become dry, cracked or even started bleeding? Have you developed red spots or itchy patches? Most people are over-washing their hands to prevent the spread... 4/13/2020 7:00:00 AM
Guy Finley
How to Free Yourself of the False Need to Control Life
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In this time of pandemic many people are fearful, and one of the ways that fear manifests itself is by trying to control things. Now, we may be able to temporarily control an unwanted moment either by avoiding it or by trying to change the person or the condition. But our efforts do nothing to change the fact that we will meet that moment or one just like it again and again and again. We have to, because... 4/13/2020 7:00:00 AM
Jennifer Bembry
Benefits of At Home Recovery Care
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Home sweet home.Home is where the heart is.There’s no place like home.There is a good reason why these phrases are part of our American lexicon. We love our homes, our personal little castles where we feel safe and secure. Never is the home environment more appreciated than when a substance use disorder needs attending to. Who wouldn’t rather receive addiction recovery care at home versus a facility?Approaching... 4/10/2020 7:00:00 AM
Margaret Rutherford
When Gratitude Backfires
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I often hear people who are struggling with depression say, “I need to find my way back to gratitude. I feel like I’ve got a target on my back sometimes and can’t get a break. But I know that’s in my own mind.”They’re recognizing a vital part of healing from depression – and that is finding perspective and balance. That’s what gratitude can bring to everyone, but especially someone who struggles with... 4/9/2020 7:00:00 AM
Dr. Theresa Regan
Am I on the Autism Spectrum? Why a Diagnosis in Adulthood Matters
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The good news is that autism awareness and diagnosis have improved by leaps and bounds over the last decade. Detection is now possible at a very early age. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages screening for autistic features as early as 18 months.The bad news is that autism recognition initiatives have almost exclusively focused on early childhood. Low diagnosis rates of autism in... 4/9/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Tackle Complexion Problems With Facial Massage
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In 2018, U.S. consumers spent $5.6 billion on skincare products in their relentless quest for smooth, youthful, radiant skin. The most common skin issues, for both men and women, include acne, wrinkles, puffiness, dullness, dry skin and pigment issues. While skincare products may work fine, many of us may not actually need them. Many skin conditions can also be tackled by a quick habit that’s absolutely... 4/7/2020 4:49:59 PM
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Ibuprofen and the Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
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You may have read the reports discussing ibuprofen use with the coronavirus, and if so, you might have also noticed there’s a lot of conflicting info going around. Is ibuprofen dangerous to take if you’re fighting the coronavirus? What if you took it in the week or two before you got sick? We dug deep to find the source of the original reports, and we found that the truth to the matter might be a little... 4/7/2020 7:00:00 AM
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