How to Take the Edge Off: Everyday Strategies to Manage Stress Without Losing Your Mind
Simone McFarlane It creeps up slowly. A twinge behind the eyes, a clenched jaw, the sensation that your to-do list is mocking you. Stress doesn’t need an invitation, and it certainly doesn’t knock. But here’s the kicker—most of us let it stay too long without asking it to leave. The good news? There are tricks, […]
The Many Wonders of Lavender Oil
An Aromatic Ally for Relaxation, Calming Stress, Decreasing Anxiety, Soothing Headaches, and Much More By Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFMCP The Mind-Body Benefits of Essential Oils Essential oils are volatile, aromatic oils produced from plants through steam distillation, hydro diffusion, or pressure. Their vast number of constituents gives them a multitude of actions. Due to their […]
The Versatile Uses of Castor Oil
Castor oil, derived from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant, has been utilized for thousands of years across various sectors, including medicine, pharmaceuticals, and the cosmetic industry. Known for its diverse applications, castor oil is a powerful natural laxative, approved by the FDA, and is effective for temporary constipation relief. Its moisturizing properties make […]
3 Hidden Habits That Could Supercharge Your Brain Health, According to a Neurologist
A growing body of research underscores the importance of lifestyle in preventing cognitive decline. Renowned neurologist Dale Bredesen, M.D., author of The End of Alzheimer’s, shares surprising factors that can significantly impact brain health, as discussed in a recent mindbodygreen podcast. First, Bredesen emphasizes the critical role of the oral microbiome. While the gut microbiome […]
Might Mindfulness Be for YOU, Too?
Mindfulness–being in the moment and aware of your feelings and thoughts without judging–has been shown to lessen pain in veterans. Could it help you as well? A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reported the efficacy of telehealth-delivered mindfulness-based interventions (MBI). Over 690 Veterans with chronic pain and psychiatric comorbidity completed a mindfulness-based intervention that produced a […]
Men’s Health, A Holistic Perspective
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP As I decided what to write about for this men’s health issues article, I was conflicted. My first thought was to write about possible homeopathic remedies for a particularly male related pathology, BPH. But as I pondered my experiences working with adult males over the past decade, I decided there […]