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Memory, Intelligence and Well-being Mabe be Affected
- The American Academy of Pediatrics has long recommended that children between the ages of 6 and 12 years obtain...
May Shed Light on Why Some Gain More Weight Than Others
- A new study may shed light on why some people gain more weight than others regardless of diet and activity levels. Led by researchers at...
Micronutrients May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
- A new study conducted by researchers at Brown University has identified certain supplements that may be beneficial for heart health. The meta-analysis published in...
Cognitive Rebalancing May Help
- Brain thinning becomes more prominent as people age past 60 years. Brain thinning may be especially noticeable in certain regions that control memory, speech, problem-solving and...
Tips for Healthy Change
- Diets high in refined carbohydrates are contributing a nationwide epidemic of obesity and high body weight. The hormone that sabotages weight loss...
- The idea that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance—specifically, a serotonin deficiency—has been...
Reflection May Help with Problem Solving, Self-Worth and More
- Getting lost in our thoughts may improve problem solving, increase creativity, enhance imagination and provide a better sense of...
- A new study supports the public health importance of staying away from ultra-processed foods, finding a significant association with...
- Both women and men are asking what they can do to harness their physical and emotional well-being during the holidays and...
- To protect against memory loss, simple stretching and balance exercises work as well as hard-driving aerobics, concludes a new study from...
- The best strategy to stay upbeat may be to reach for the fruit bowl, suggests a new study comparing the habits and mental states of 428 people published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Researchers at the UK’s Aston University found...
- After reviewing hundreds of studies on nutrition, diseases and longevity in laboratory animals and humans, the optimal diet for longevity has “lots of legumes, whole grains and...
Techniques that Benefit and Balance the Whole Body
- More and more people are finding that integrative bodywork is an important tool for feeling "better in their bodies" and living their lives to their utmost potential. People are living longer and want...
- Dry skin can afflict people at any age, particularly those living in dry climates, and it is commonplace in older people due...
- Art and music have long been said to soothe the savage soul, and hundreds of studies have shown that people’s moods...
- For the one in three Americans that are sleep-deprived, working out with resistance exercises to strengthen muscles may produce longer and deeper shuteye than...
- Diabetes is rampant in the world today, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, but it was also a health condition many centuries ago among...
- Tai chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, typically involves moving the arms and feet in intricate, slow patterns, but a new study in the American Heart Association journal Stroke found...
- Although most Americans eat only one-third of the recommended amount, nutrient-rich, whole grains already have been shown to play a key role in...
by Mary E. Miller-Wilson
- After more than a decade managing Functional Medicine patients, the single biggest issue plaguing men and women alike is a lack of quality sleep. Life in 2022 is fast-paced, stress levels are high for most people, and managing/balancing home and work life is a...
Dr. Keri Topouzian Now Offers On-Demand Delivery System for Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
- Hormone pellet therapy uses tiny hormone pellets that provide an on-demand delivery system to replenish the missing amounts of estrogen and testosterone. Pellets are designed to add to or replace hormones and are biologically identical to...
- Draw a breast map and record the presence of any lumps or changes in breast tissue. Follow up...
Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
- During pregnancy, the mother’s body goes through many physical and hormonal changes in a short nine-month period. The weight of the baby shifts toward the front of the body, causing stress and stretching to muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves in the...
Healthy Holistic Skin Care
- We check the mirror daily for healthy, glowing skin and have a daily skin care routine. That routine becomes more complicated when seasons change, our bodies age and new products hit the shelves. Each person’s skin requires a different type of attention and care. The holistic approach...
The Key to Good Heart Health is Prevention
- The key to good heart health is prevention. Family history, oral health and endocrine health such as low thyroid, adrenal function and diabetes all play a part. There are tests one can use to help identify early signs of heart trouble in each...
on Yoga Therapy for Heart Health
- Veronica Zador, certified yoga therapist and experienced registered yoga teacher, established and directs International Institute of Yoga Therapy, Michigan’s first fully accredited yoga therapy program. Zador has more than 30 years of experience in the field, has published...
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- Sunlight is as important to your body as Vitamin C or Calcium. Research shows that sun exposure is necessary for good health. It boosts your mood, strengthens your bones, and may lower your risk for certain cancers, among other...
NAD Therapy Boosts Energy in Brain Cells
- NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a naturally occurring molecule that is essential for the metabolism of every cell in the body. More specifically, NAD reacts with oxygen in the mitochondria in each cell to produce...
Neurofeedback: A Natural Approach for Brain Health and Wellness
- Neurofeedback is a safe, drugless, noninvasive approach to helping your brain regulate better. While neurofeedback isn’t necessarily a treatment for any condition, a few of the issues we have helped children and adults with include memory...
Adequate Levels Have Multiple Benefits
- Vitamin D is essential to human health. The benefits of adequate vitamin D levels in the body can include a strengthened immune system, colon health, improved mood, strong bones and teeth, heart function and...
The science tells us it’s never too early but it can be too late:
Brain Health May be the Key to Warding off Alzheimer's and Dementia
Edward Shehab is on the front lines of the fight against Alzheimer’s and dementia. He’s the managing partner for Memory Health, a company whose product, also called Memory Health, is a patented all-natural brain enhancer developed following...
Related Health Issues and Common Solutions
- Life consists of countless biochemical processes. Breathing, digesting food, and even swallowing each requires specific chemical reactions. Enzymes allow all these chemical reactions to happen. Quite literally, enzymes make life...
Yoga Contributes to Whole-Person Healing
- It’s remarkable how many people go through life running on autopilot, not even thinking about breathing–an absolute necessity to...
Side effects Could Include Headaches, Asthmatic Reactions, Nausea andIirritability
- Those fragrant whiffs coming from your (or your neighbor's) dryer vent may not be good for your mental health. These fumes may contain toxins with...