There are several preventative steps that can significantly slow the progression and symptoms of cataracts, including diet and supplements.
The Truth About Cataracts and What You Can Do To Avoid Them
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The Science Behind “Earthing” — And Why You Should Adopt This Easy (and Free!) Habit
Exploring the science behind “earthing”, an easy and inexpensive method to reap additional benefits from your time in nature.
Love Your Kidneys With These Natural Health Tips
Treating These Vital Organs Well The kidneys are often the unsung heroes of detoxification. When exposure to toxins, a genetic predisposition, or lifestyle choices damage these vital organs, it can lead to disease and a host of health issues. Those with diabetes and...
Back-to-School Made Easy: A Simple Method for a Calm (and Healthy) Transition
An easy herbal protocol that eliminates the stress, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and uptick in sickness that come with the season.
The Ketogenic Diet and Autoimmunity: Here is What You Need to Know
Considering a ketogenic diet for autoimmunity? Research has shown it can be beneficial, neuroprotective, and is known to calm inflammation.
Supporting a Grieving Child: What Every Parent Should Know
Any type of a loss can lead us to experience challenging feelings of grief — and babies and children are not exempt.
Viruses and the Brain: How Infections Can Cause Cognitive Decline
The Link Between Poor Cognitive Health & Viral Illness It has long been known in the scientific community that viral infection can cause cognitive and mood changes — anyone who has felt brain fog, depression, insomnia, and general irritability during a bout with a...
One Quick (and Simple) Habit That Will Help You to Remember Anything
Memory isn’t what it used to be? Try this technique for greatly improved recall to help you remember anything.
Coffee With Milk For Inflammation Control? Researchers Say Yes.
Health Fact or Fiction? Although dairy has long been linked to increased inflammation in health and wellness circles, researchers are now finding that this is not the case. In fact, it may have beneficial effects that help to reduce inflammation, especially when...
Emotions Are Contagious — Here’s Why.
Did you know we can hardwire our brain towards positivity, and with enough practice, it can become second nature?
Here’s How to Boost Your Bone Health & Avoid Osteoporosis, Naturally!
Exploring different methods for preserving and strengthening bones, including vitamins and minerals, lifestyle, and herbal medicine.
The Secret Superpowers of Highly Sensitive People: Here’s How to Unleash Their Potential for More Joy & Less Stress
Prevent overstimulation, fatigue, nervous tension, and overwhelm in the day-to-day lives of highly sensitive people.
Time-Restricted Eating: The Simple, Science-Backed Strategy to Optimize Your Health, Lose Weight, and Fight Metabolic Disorders
Thermogenesis — the body mechanism for burning energy from food — is directly linked to the light-dark cycles of our circadian rhythms.
Craniosacral Therapy for Anxiety, Pain Relief, Autism, and More: How It Works and What to Expect
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, non-invasive modality that may lead to improved relaxation, fewer fibromyalgia symptoms, and more benefits.
Having a Bad Day? Here’s How to Quickly Turn it Around.
Sympathetic nervous system activation compromises our ability to reason, focus, and think clearly. Time to reset!
The Shocking Truth About Parasites and How to Get Rid of Them
A parasite is an organism that sources their food from humans or animals, and they’re not just limited to exotic locations.
This is How Poor Gut Health Can Lead to Cavities, Gum Disease
Learn how strengthening the gut and microbiome can help to improve oral health and reduce the risk of cavities and gum disease.
Urban Foraging 101: Discover a Bounty of Nutritious (and Free) Wild Food Right Outside Your Door
You may be surprised at how many wild edibles you can find in urban environments — and even in your own backyard!
Natural Beauty & Anti-Aging Skincare — My Top Tips!
Lifestyle, diet, and natural skincare make a difference in reversing the signs of aging, skin damage, and protecting against future harm.
My Favorite Morning Routine for Exceptional Gut Health
Approaching the morning intentionally with a positive routine sets the tone for the entire day, and can lead to better gut health!
Memory, Emotion, and Stress — How The Relationship Between all Three Predicts Disease
The pioneering work of Esther Sternberg M.D. has revolutionized how we look at the mind-body connection in modern medicine.
One Simple Habit To Reduce Your Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
We have much more control over our health than previously thought — even when we have a strong family history of disease.
How Gluten-Free and Plant-Based Diets Can Lead to Poor Gut Health
If you are eating conventional foods, you may be unknowingly ingesting glyphosate, a toxin that severely damages the gut and overall health.
Cavities or Gum Disease? Here’s How to Naturally Heal Both
If you are having issues with tooth decay or gum issues, good news! Many times you can reverse the damage through diet and lifestyle practices.
Study Finds Lion’s Mane Doubles Neuron Growth, Dramatically Improves Memory
Researchers have found that the highly bioactive lion’s mane mushroom doubles neuron growth and dramatically improves memory.
Here’s How to Naturally Calm Chronic Pain
Explore natural remedies and lifestyle recommendations that help to address chronic pain so that you can feel better quickly.
The 3 Traits of the Happiest People on Earth — It’s Not What You May Think
Finland has been named “Happiest Country” in the World Happiness Report 2023. They’ve won that distinction 6 times now, what’s their secret?
Researchers Have Just Uncovered Another Piece of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Puzzle: Your Microbiome
Recent studies by the U.S. National Institutes of Health found that microbiome dysbiosis may be the root cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Seasonal Health: Summer!
Enjoying a Naturally Healthy Summertime As we head into summer, there is a good chance we will spend more time outdoors gardening, enjoying nature, and gathering together with family and friends. This is certainly a season to embrace! To ensure that it is comfortable...
Is This Common Food Additive the Cause of Your Weight Gain and Anxiety?
Learn about emulsifiers, the foods that contain them, and how to naturally address anxiety, inflammation, and gut health.
The Surprising Connection Between Mental Health & Viral Infections
Inflammation, Viral Illness, and Mood Disorders Throughout the pandemic, many underlying health concerns were highlighted as they contributed to poorer outcomes for severe acute respiratory syndrome. Pre-existing chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, kidney...
Food Allergies & Sensitivities: Could Butyrate Be the Solution?
Researchers are testing unique ways to address food allergies, including healing the microbiome with a compound called butyrate.
Seeking the Best Diet for Brain Health? Green Mediterranean is the Answer.
Researchers have discovered that the green Mediterranean diet is one of the best ways to promote brain health and reduce neurodegeneration.
Acetylcholine: Why You Should Treat This Common Deficiency
A Crucial Biochemical For Neurological Health As one of the most important neurotransmitters in the body, acetylcholine is directly associated with cognitive health by supporting our ability to learn, focus, and memorize information. What's more, it is also involved...
Can Excess Salt Damage Immunity? Researchers Say Yes.
Scientists have found that excess sodium intake is linked to many health conditions, and also lowers resistance to bacteria infections.
Suffering from Brain Fog? Here’s How to Improve Focus & Clarity in a Fast-Paced World.
Research seeks to answer what role technology plays in increasing levels of brain fog and diminishing focus and attention.
CBD: An All-Natural Miracle Worker for Autoimmunity, Inflammation, Seizures, & More
Natural Relief for Hard-To-Treat Conditions Over the past decade, cannabidiol (CBD) products have enjoyed an upswing in popularity for those seeking a natural method to control seizures and pain, cool inflammation, address mood disorders, and promote relaxation and...
Want to Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk? Study Shows Gardening Can Help
Gardening is an outstanding form of exercise, relieves stress, and boosts overall physical and mental well-being.
Why Functional Medicine is the Future of Healthcare
Functional medicine views the body as an integrated system and it is effective in uncovering and treating the root cause of complex illnesses
Herbal Focus: GooseberryRibes spp.
Want to age gracefully, balance blood sugar, and boost brain and cardiovascular health? The gooseberry should be part of your daily diet.
My Top Tips For Calming Myasthenia Gravis Symptoms
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that causes weakness in skeletal muscles when communication with nerve cells is disrupted.
Ongoing Fatigue, Loss of Smell, & Brain Fog After a Viral Infection? New Study Shows it May be Due to an Autoimmune Reaction
Ongoing fatigue, loss of smell, and brain fog are a few of the frustratingly persistent after effects of viral illness.
How to Break Out of Negative Thinking in 30 Seconds or Less According to Neuroscientists
The Mind-Body Connection When I began my journey with multiple sclerosis and found myself in a downward spiral of extremely poor health, I realized that I needed a radical shift in how I approached illness. Along with medicinal mushrooms and other natural remedies,...
Naturally Treating and Preventing Parkinson’s — My Top Tips!
The Root Cause of Neurological Conditions The basal ganglia is an area of the brain that we typically do not give much thought to unless it becomes dysfunctional and impacts our movement or emotional and mental wellbeing. It is most famously known to be involved in...
Researchers Discover Fungi in Gut Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Cognitive health may be linked to a surprising culprit: a unique fungi co-living with bacteria in the gut.
PANDAS, Autoimmunity, or Heart Disease? Donkey Milk May Be a Surprising, Science-Backed Solution
Donkey milk is a pharmafood, sought after for both for its sweet and clean taste and a wide range of health benefits.
No-Till Gardening: Revolutionizing the Way We Grow Food & Herbal Medicine
Let’s dig into the basics of establishing a no-till garden and how it can revolutionize the way you grow food and herbal medicines.
Using a Device to Soothe Your Child? Researcher’s Say It May Backfire
Researchers have found that frequent use of mobile devices to calm young children is associated with an increase of emotional dysregulation.
High-Salt Diet & Stress: Here is What You Need to Know
Researchers have discovered that lowering salt in your diet is a crucial component to soothing stress in your life.
Navigating the Emotional Impact of Multiple Sclerosis
Nicole Apelian’s journey to navigating the emotional and physical aspects of MS, and how she thrives in spite of it.