Is More Sexual Intimacy the Secret Ingredient for Staying Young?
Razi Berry Regular sexual intimacy increases telomere length There’s nothing like the feeling of sharing moments of intimacy with someone you feel close, vulnerable and safe with. Someone you can really connect with. While sex as a purely physical act has its health benefits, when coupled with emotional intimacy and trust, there are further benefits […]
No Such Thing as “Normal” Vaginas, All are Unique
Razi Berry Many women feel uncomfortable with the shape, size and overall appearance of their vagina. However, a recent study published in the journal BJOG, concludes that there is no such thing as a “normal vagina.” This is the largest study ever conducted on vaginas and vulvas of women, and may impact how women view […]
DIY: Fermented Vegetables
Sarah Cimperman, ND Fermentation is an ancient method of food preservation that makes foods more nutritious and easier to digest. Fermented foods use live cultures of protective microorganisms to naturally inhibit the growth of disease-causing microorganisms. The protective microbes strengthen our microbiome, the collective community of microbes that inhabit our bodies. They outnumber our own […]
Vitamin D Deficiency May be Common in Pregnancy
Razi Berry A recent study from Norway determined that by the end of pregnancy, 1 in 3 women are deficient in vitamin D.1 During the winter, when the days are much darker, this percentage rose to nearly 50 percent. Lead author adds, “use of sunscreen during the summer months further inhibits vitamin D production” The […]
Cannabis Use in Children with Epilepsy
Razi Berry A recent research study on the use of cannabis in treatment-resistant forms of epilepsy differs from previously held beliefs about CBD versus THC.1 The study, conducted in Australia, found that parents treating children with medical cannabis extracts saw a great reduction in epileptic symptoms, up to 75 percent, however, products surprisingly contained relatively […]
Using an “Eye-chip” to Treat Eye Diseases
Razi Berry A research team has developed a new model for conducting research on the eye. The model is actually a living retina fragment on a chip.1 The model is intended to further the development of personalized treatment of eye diseases. Specifically, the “eye-on-a-chip” may become a less invasive technique for addressing the worsening eyesight […]
“Identity” Plays a Role in Smoking Relapses
Razi Berry A recent research study indicates that ex-smokers have difficulty in abstaining from smoking due to a drive to reclaim a sense of “who they are.” The study is from the University of East Anglia. Smoking relapse study The study suggests that relapse often occurs from a desire to reclaim a lost social identity, […]
Blood Pressure Meds Causing Problems in the Elderly
Razi Berry A new study from the Netherlands is questioning the recommendations for antihypertensive medication use in the elderly.1 The study shows that old and frail patients may have increased memory problems as well as increased mortality risk when blood pressure is lowered excessively through pharmaceutical intervention. The authors were awarded the 2018 research prize […]
If You Have Migraines, Try Keeping a Diary
Razi Berry The Migraine Research Foundation estimates that 12 percent of the U.S. population suffers from migraines. Migraines are more common in women, and about 90% of people who experience a migraine have a family history. A migraine is usually debilitating to a certain degree And, if you have experienced a migraine, you know that […]
5 Tips to Prevent Social Media Addiction (it Could be Damaging Our Brains)!
Razi Berry There is growing concern surrounding social media addiction, especially in children. This concern is reasonable, and more and more researchers are beginning to study the similarities between technological addiction and drug addiction. The variable-reward of ‘Likes’ The feeling that people get when they see a ton of likes on an Instagram or Facebook […]