Study Looks at Differences in Measles Transmission Risks
Razi Berry Research that may come to affect contact tracing and infection control measures in future measles outbreaks has now been presented. A study of an outbreak of measles in Gothenburg, Sweden, a year ago, shows large differences in the risk of transmission from one patient to another. Outbreak of measles in Sweden last year […]
044: Financial Health During Loss & Grief w/ Jennifer Luzzatto
After losing her husband and sister within the same year, Jennifer Luzzatto felt overwhelmed by the financial and legal responsibilities she found herself with, unable to handle them despite her background in finance. With the knowledge she gained through this despondent time, Jennifer set out to help others make sense of their new financial situation after the loss of a loved one with her financial services and new book, Inheriting Chaos with Compassion.
Collagen Craze: 6 Top Tips to Maintain Healthy Collagen Stores (Options for Vegans, too!)
Sarah Cimperman, ND Is collagen really the new fountain of youth? It may not be far off, considering that collagen is the primary structural protein in the body and as we age—starting in our mid-20s—the body’s natural production of collagen begins to decline. Supplementing collagen in capsule or powder form is one way to increase […]
Childhood Trauma, Stress, and Fibromyalgia: Is There a Connection?
David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN Traumatic experiences and stressors in childhood have historically been overlooked as predisposing factors in the development of various chronic pain disorders and psychiatric conditions, including fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. However, the tide is turning as research […]
David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN
Dr. Brady has 28 years of experience as an integrative practitioner and over 24 years in health sciences academia. He is a licensed naturopathic medical physician in Connecticut and Vermont, is board certified in functional medicine and clinical nutrition, a fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and completed his initial clinical training as a […]
043: When People Aren’t Happy For You w/ Razi Berry
Once you make the choice to kick that bad habit, embark on that new responsibility or reach for that seemingly unachievable dream, we expect our loved ones to be supportive of our new decisions. However, sometimes this can threaten those same people, and make them seem unattached, disloyal, or straight up mean.
Sexuality Not as Static as Previously Thought, Changes Well into Adulthood
Razi Berry A new study has shown that traditional labels of ‘gay’, ‘bisexual’ and ‘straight’ do not capture the full range of human sexuality, and whether a person is attracted to the same, or opposite sex can change over time. Fluidity of Sexuality The study, published in the Journal of Sex Research, analysed surveys from […]
The Damage Done by Snoring
Razi Berry The recurrent vibrations caused by snoring can lead to injuries in the upper airways of people who snore heavily. This in turn can cause swallowing dysfunction and render individuals more vulnerable for developing the severe condition obstructive sleep apnea. These findings are reported by researchers at Umeå University. Their on-going research focuses on […]
042: Saying Yes to a Relationship of Depth, True Connection, and Enduring LOVE w/ Dr. Stan Tatkin
Dr. Stan Tatkin is an assistant clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine and has spent the past 20 years helping individuals and couples form meaningful long term relationships. Stan works to promote freshness in a relationship through honesty and helps create a space between a couple that is safe from the rest of intrusive thirds in the world.