Women’s Hygiene Products: Trail of Toxic Chemicals
Razi Berry Women who use a vaginal douche could be at a higher risk of exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals, according to a University of Michigan study that looked at the correlation between the use of feminine hygiene products and the levels of volatile organic compounds in women’s blood Correlation between use of female hygiene […]
Memory Improved with High-Intensity Exercise in Older Adults
Razi Berry Researchers at McMaster University who examine the impact of exercise on the brain have found that high-intensity workouts improve memory in older adults. The study has widespread implications for treating dementia The study, published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, has widespread implications for treating dementia, a catastrophic disease that affects […]
085: Positive Psychology To Heal Your Life w/ Sandra Scheinbaum
Have you ever heard of positive psychology? Sandra Scheinbaum is an expert in the field of positive psychology, mind-body medicine, and ultimately helping her clients thrive. Passionate about helping others transform their health care and become the CEO’s of their bodies, Sandra is here to share her immense knowledge with you today.
Some Plants May Not Be Good for You
Razi Berry It’s true that many plants provide an abundance of nutrients, typically at a fraction of the energy expended to raise animal protein. However, before embarking on a wholesale change in diet, it’s worth considering the research and experience of a trio of neurotoxicologists at Oregon Health & Science University. Toxic Compounds in Plants […]
Alder Bark for Anti-Aging and Antioxidants
Razi Berry An alder bark may become a great source of anti-aging and anti-disease natural antioxidants. That’s the results discovered by the IKBFU’s Institute of Living Systems researchers. For the past 10 years, the workers of the IKBFU’s laboratory of the natural antioxidants have been searching for a new perspective source of antioxidants. Alder bark […]
TB Not a Life-long Concern for Most People
Razi Berry A new analysis challenges the longstanding notion that tuberculous infection is a life-long infection that could strike at any time and cause tuberculosis (TB). Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is likely dead, wiped out naturally by people’s immune systems Based on a review of clinical studies, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University […]
Mindfulness Meditation Combined with Psilocybin May Have Better Effects
Razi Berry Recent years have seen a renewed interest in the clinical application of classic psychedelics in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. Researchers of the University of Zurich have now shown that mindfulness meditation can enhance the positive long-term effects of a single dose of psilocybin, which is found in certain mushrooms. Hallucinogens […]
Metacognitive Therapy for Depression
Razi Berry Depression is one of the most common mental disorders worldwide. It affects both individuals and society as a whole, in the form of lost work productivity, high mortality and lower quality of life. Relapses common for patients with depression Unfortunately, it is typical for patients with depression to experience relapses. Research findings show […]
084: Learning To Free Yourself From Your Mental Prison w/ Dr. Christina Bjorndal
Have you ever considered that the best way to address our society’s mental health struggles is through the embracement of our emotions instead of the shaming? Dr. Christina Bjorndal is leading authority in naturopathic treatment of mental illness and works with her clients to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. An author of three books who has shared her philosophy of wellness with icons such as Jenny McCarthy, Dr. Chris is here to bring the conversation around naturopathic approaches to mental health and wellness to the forefront.
The Skinny on Sugar
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND I was doing some baking this weekend and thinking about my love/hate relationship with sugar. It is such a fun activity to bake with my family, and my husband especially appreciates when there are fresh goodies on the counter! Yet I am painfully aware of the negative impact of sugar – […]