Winter is the perfect time to pay attention to your mental well-being! Depression is brewing a storm! About 17.3 million Americans, or 7.1% of adults in the United States, suffer from major depressive disorder. According to a JAMA study, COVID-19 tripled depression rates among U.S. adults across all demographic groups. Add to that the fact that people are unable to spend time with their … [Read more...]

As more people become aware of its health benefits, meditation is becoming more popular. It can be used to build awareness, increase self-awareness, control daily activities, and improve awareness. Meditation is used by many people to reduce stress and improve concentration. Here are five advantages it can bring to a busy life. Helps reduce stress Meditation is often used to reduce … [Read more...]

The most common sleep disorder among adults 60 years and older is insomnia. This condition causes people to have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. Insomnia may last for weeks, months or even years. Insomnia can become a habit. Many people are worried about falling asleep before they even get in bed. It may be difficult to get to sleep and to stay asleep. Around one-third adults … [Read more...]

Alzheimer's affects more than 6,000,000 Americans. One in nine seniors age 65 or older has dementia, increasing our risk of declining brain health. The disease is more prevalent in women than men, with two thirds of Alzheimer's patients being women. What can we all do to maintain a healthy mind? The brain is the main conductor of all biological activities. It is one of the most important organs … [Read more...]

National Diabetes Month is November. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds those with diabetes and those who prepare food for them about the importance food safety in preventing foodborne illnesses. Free booklet on Food Safety for People with Diabetes explains how to prepare and select foods safely for diabetics. Diabetes and Food Safety Food safety is important because diabetes … [Read more...]

Getting sick isn't fun. You may not enjoy the idea of retrenchment deeper into your couch, incapable of mustering the energy to eat or drink, to sleep in a proper bed, or to replace the tissue box that just got blown out by your nose. There are ways to boost your immunity and avoid this horrible fate. You'll be able to dance your way through the cold and flu season if you follow these tips. >> … [Read more...]

Insulin in the pancreas of a person with type 2 diabetes does not transport glucose (sugar), from the bloodstream into the cells. The blood sugar levels remain high, which can affect organs. Treatment for type 2 diabetes focuses on controlling blood sugar levels. The majority of Bradley University's nurse practitioner doctors recommend treatment regimens which include diet, exercise, and … [Read more...]

We all experience spikes in our blood pressure from time to time, which can be caused by stress, excitement, anger, fatigue or being cold. Over time, hypertension or high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, cognitive decline and premature death. You should keep your blood-pressure under control, but that doesn't mean you need to use pharmaceuticals. … [Read more...]

I had to cut large sections of my manuscript because some of what I believed I saw and experienced over ten years while researching my book Sacred Medicine were so "woo" and mysterious. Some healers that I worked with also turned out corrupt. In order to educate myself on what other books had been written regarding energy healing and spiritual healers, I read around 50 of them (such as this, this, … [Read more...]

Americans spend more than $2.5 billion on probiotic supplements every year. It makes sense, because probiotics offer a wide range of health benefits - from digestion and immune support to weight loss. Probiotics are primarily responsible for maintaining a healthy body balance. When you get sick, the bad bacteria in your body increases and causes an imbalance. The good bacteria fights off the bad … [Read more...]