The gentle burbling of a brook, or the sound of the wind in the trees can physically change our mind and bodily systems, helping us to relax. New research explains how, for the first time. Researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) found that playing ‘natural sounds’ affected the bodily systems that control the flight-or-fright and rest-digest autonomic nervous systems, … [Read more...]

I have often told my patients that if they are feeling aches and pains, the best thing they can have is fibromyalgia. Of course, a statement like that tends to create some confusion, considering that people with fibromyalgia are always told there is no cure for this condition. But, in fact, fibromyalgia is curable—despite what doctors say—when the underlying cause is treated. Curing a disease … [Read more...]

Many individuals strive to optimize their diet and lifestyle for overall well-being. While it is widely acknowledged that a nutritious diet forms the foundation of good health, there is a growing body of research that shows the role of dietary supplements as an adjunct to achieving optimal nutrition. As a holistic pharmacist with a passion for promoting a balanced approach to health, I firmly … [Read more...]

We live in a digital world and that brings a lot of positives and a whole lot of negatives with it. People and their lifestyles constantly influence us. We tend to blindly pursue tips on a crash diet and half-true information about our body including how to get that glass-hour shape. Here are some of the do’s and don’ts with respect to your diet. There are several reasons why you shouldn’t … [Read more...]