Our grandparents cry out for help, our children lay on couches or in beds, thermometer sticking out of their mouths, pale or flushed, sometimes holding their heads in pain or burning up with fever. We want it to stop. We want to fix them. We don’t want our loved ones to be in pain. Our instincts as caregivers is to want to take that pain or discomfort away, but is that always the best idea,
Angela Buhri Recently we hear a lot about magnesium. Since I am taking natural magnesium on a regular basis my health has drastically increased in several regards. But how about weight loss? Can it really support your weight loss process? So I decided to give that mineral a closer look. And what I got to learn so far sounds very promising. To begin with, the older you are the less your body can utilize magnesium
Stephen Sinatra, MD Authentic extra-virgin olive oil is an anti-aging superfood loaded with healthy fats and antioxidants. It is one of nature’s greatest gifts – pure, healthy and alive. Unfortunately, finding real extra-virgin olive oil may be harder than you think. It has come to light that many olive oils labeled “extra-virgin” actually contain altered, imposter oils. Olive oil purported to originate from Italy – often did not. A good deal of the oils sold as
Adda Bjarnadottir Mindful eating is a technique that helps you gain control over your eating habits. It has been shown to cause weight loss, reduce binge eating and help you feel better. This article explains what mindful eating is, how it works and what you need to do to get started. What is Mindful Eating? Mindful eating is based on mindfulness, a Buddhist concept. It is a form of meditation that helps you recognize
Sayer Ji You’ve probably heard the buzz already about the many health benefits of probiotics, a word which literally translates to: pro- “for” + biotics “life” — FOR LIFE. But did you know that these remarkable commensal microorganisms, which outnumber our bodily cells 10 to 1, and contribute over 95% of our body’s total genetic information, also break down highly toxic manmade chemicals which your body is either incapable, or only partially capable, of