Since 75 percent of suicides in Australia are by men, a survey was conducted of 251 men who had recently unsuccessfully attempted suicide to understand the language men use regarding their depression and what is needed to get men back on the right track. Around the world, men are twice as likely to commit suicide […]
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that results in a thinning of the cartilage in joints. The joints most commonly affected are hips, knees, and hands as they undergo a lot of stress and repetitive movements throughout our life. OA can cause pain, reduced mobility, and reduction in quality of life. A study from
One of the most important aspects of our health is our diet; what we put into our bodies as fuel and nutrition. A recent study in the FASEB journal suggests that for some individuals, overeating can be enough of a trigger to cause signs and worsening of metabolic disease. Even one high-calorie meal was enough
Publisher Razi Berry Persimmons are in season now! My favorite, Hachiya persimmons are more conical in shape than the Fuyu. So delicious and nutritious they are best eaten when very, very ripe and have the consistency of a water balloon. Fuyus are eaten firm, like an apple. Hachiya persimmons are sometimes called, “Candy of the
Publisher Razi Berry If you, like me, had leftover baked pumpkin from making pumpkin pie, this is a super easy and healthy smoothie for breakfast for the kids or after a workout. If you don’t have leftover baked pumpkin, leftover canned pumpkin will work also. Pumpkins are very high in vitamins A and C, and
Publisher Razi Berry With everything we know about sugar and cancer, Alzheimers and accelerated skin aging, I just can’t get myself to start the day with an unhealthy coffee chain frap drink. I’m always looking for alternatives, and I am happy to report that I have perfected the “NotBucks” Healthy Salted Caramel-ccino! The blend of
Publisher Razi Berry This delicious pie comes together in a flash if you are in charge of bringing a dessert to Thanksgiving dinner and procrastinated, or if you want to be sure to have a gluten-free or healthy option on the holiday table. The crust is flourless made with pecans and sweetened only with dates
Cancer patients experience a multitude of additional symptoms such as depression, pain, anxiety, fatigue, and in general, a lower quality of life. A meta-analysis was conducted in order to evaluate the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) psycho-behavioural interventions on improving quality of life. The six modalities that were evaluated were acupuncture, Chinese massage, Traditional
Dr. Bianca Garilli, ND @DoctorBianca If there is a common theme that runs through the patients I see in my office, it’s the desire to be less fatigued and have more energy. Isn’t that what we all want? More vitality on a daily basis, more energy to enjoy the life we have created, enhanced motivation
Publisher Razi Berry A new documentary film exposes hidden toxins found in products you use every day. There’s a consumer-culture mindset that if a product is on a shelf, available for purchase, then it is safe to the consumer. We imagine a benevolent group or government watching over us, testing every product, vetting them on
