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Reading Print Books is Good For You. Here’s Why.
Reading print books is better for your well-being — including improved sleep, better cognitive function, and overall happiness.
Is Sleeping on Your Back Harming Your Brain?
A new study suggests that one’s preferred sleep position may significantly impact health and correlate with neurodegeneration.
Supercharge Your Immunity and Sleep with the Power of Gratitude
Our brains may be wired to problem-solve, but making the effort to practice gratitude can yield big rewards for mental and physical health
Dengue Fever Outbreak in the US: How Herbal Remedies Can Help
Let’s talk about protection against Dengue Fever and effective herbal remedies that can lower the risk of serious illness.
Boost Your Brain Health: How Olive Oil Can Slash Dementia & Alzheimer’s Risk
Learn what the latest science says about olive oil’s cognitive health benefits, including reducing the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Five Proven Ulcer Remedies Hidden in Your Pantry
If you would like to sidestep conventional treatments for ulcers, here are some of my favorite home remedies to help you heal.
Beyond the Pain: How Heavy Metals Contribute to MS and Fibromyalgia
Researchers have discovered two additional conditions that can be caused by heavy metal toxicity: multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia.
Revolutionizing Recovery: How Microdosing Lithium Eases Long-Haul Syndrome
New findings are offering hope to those suffering from long-haul symptoms after a severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) infection.
The 3 Keys to a Sharp Brain: Passion, Exercise, & Meaningful Relationships
Exciting research has found that a sense of purpose, moving your body, and personal connections are a boon to cognitive health.
Understanding Addison’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Natural Remedies
The adrenal glands may be small, but they are powerful. When imbalanced, as in Addison’s disease, they can wreak havoc on your health.
Carnivore Diet, The Microbiome, & You
Let’s examine how the animal product-heavy, “zero carb” carnivore diet impacts gut health and the microbiome.
Need to Brighten Your Mood and Reduce Stress? Polyphenols May be the Answer.
Polyphenols are antioxidants found in nutrient-rich foods that can protect against oxidative stress, disease, and boost your mood!
Best Methods for Attracting Pollinators into Your Garden Space (It’s Easier Than You May Think)
Learn more about specific flowers, plants, and practices that help to encourage a green space brimming with pollinator life.
Alpha-Gal Syndrome (Red Meat Allergy) Is On The Rise. Here’s How To Defeat It.
AGS is a reaction to the alpha-gal sugar found in beef, pork, and lamb, and cases are steadily increasing around the world.
The Hidden Link Between MTHFR Mutations and Gut Health
MTHFR mutations link to a range of conditions including Alzheimer’s, Hashimoto’s, mental illness, chronic pain, cancer. and birth defects.
The Key to Healthy Weight Loss — It’s Not What You May Think.
There is no shortage of strategies for losing weight, but researchers have found three methods that may surprise you.
Thriving Through Thirst: Top Drought Resistant Crops for a Warming World
Explore the full spectrum of drought resistant crops, including new developments, and great options for your own garden.
Prepping 101: Urban Dwellers
Don't Panic. Prepare Instead! While living in the city during a long-term disruption of water and electricity during a power grid failure is not the ideal or even possible for months on end, there are preparations you can make that will address the immediate needs of...
Medicinal Mushrooms: A Plant-Powered Solution for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome?
Explore what science has to say about the role medicinal mushrooms can play in protecting you from getting sick, as well as treating illness.
Raw Apple Cider Vinegar: The Secret to Better Digestion, Fat Loss, and Blood Sugar Balance?
Raw apple cider vinegar is full of health-supporting compounds like acetic acid, proteins, enzymes, vitamins C & B, and probiotics.
How to Navigate Grief During the Holiday Season & Beyond
You are not alone if you struggle during the holidays. There are many ways in which you can navigate grief and honor the process.
Feeling Tired? Try These Energy Hacks That Don’t Involve Caffeine
Are you one of the estimated 45% of Americans that feels fatigued up to three times a week — even when you’ve slept 7-8 hours a night?
My Top Tips for Happy and Healthy Holiday Travel
Some favorites methods and herbal remedies to ease the stress that often accompanies the holiday season and travel.
How Parasites Could Be The Key To Treating Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers believe certain parasitic infections help to regulate the immune system by increasing regulatory T-cells.
Eating More Fiber in Pregnancy: The Missing Link for Your Baby’s Brain?
Researchers have discovered that a high-fiber diet may reduce the risk of neurodevelopmental delays in children.
Don’t Let Ulcerative Colitis Get You Down. Try These Natural Methods to Ease Symptoms and Boost Your Mood.
Ulcerative colitis can be a challenging condition with flare ups caused by stress and trigger foods, affecting both body and mind.
Pumpkin Power: How This Fall Favorite Boosts Your Health and Immunity
A Humble Fruit With Surprising Benefits As we head into autumn, one of the hallmarks of the season is the abundance of pumpkin in all its glorious forms. Think: Sweet bread, pie, savory soups, cookies, and even ice cream. It truly is one of the most versatile fruits...
Diverticulitis: A Common But Preventable Disease — Learn How To Heal It Naturally
What is Diverticulitis? Often called "the disease of modern man", diverticulitis is a condition that gives rise to severe abdominal pain, typically on the lower left side. It is caused when the pouches along your digestive tract become infected and inflamed. While...
My Top 10 Herbal Remedies for Beginners
Explore this list handful of readily available, versatile herbs, including general instructions for how to make a tincture and salve.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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,...
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.
Is Sugar Fueling Your Seasonal Allergies?
Is it possible to enjoy a glorious spring without the drawbacks of hay fever and over-the-counter allergy medications? Absolutely!
Cordyceps: A Science-Backed Miracle Mushroom for Preventing Viral-Induced Lung Damage
Researchers have found another reason to heartily embrace cordyceps mushroom: it helps to prevent viral-induced lung damage.
Cultivating Health & Happiness: How Growing a Garden Can Change Your Life for the Better
Nurturing Overall Wellbeing Did you know that gardening is not only a pleasurable activity, it also can improve your overall health and wellbeing? It’s true! Numerous studies have found that tending to a garden is one of the best ways to boost happiness and a sense of...
New Study Links Black Death Pandemic With Future Autoimmunity Risk
Fascinating new research digs into the immune system adaptations of plague survivors, and their influence on our immunity today.
Need Another Reason to Avoid Sugar? Study Shows it Promotes Metabolic Syndrome by Altering the Microbiome
Researchers have now confirmed what health and wellness advocates have known for decades — refined sugar destroys your gut.
New Study Finds Shingles Virus May Cause Significant Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke
Researchers have determined a reactivated shingles infection can also have serious health consequences well beyond nerve pain and blisters.