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Functional Medicine Approach to Colon Health: Simplified Steps to Repair and Restore the Gut

Feb 29, 2024 09:24AM ● By Madiha Saeed, M.D.

Lifestyle modifications have been shown to optimize gut health and reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer.

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Dentist with a patient. Oral health prevention tips to prevent heart disease.
Oral Health Tips to Prevent Heart Disease: How Regular Trips to the Dentist Can Save a Life

Jan 31, 2024 09:30AM ● By Steven Masley, M.D., FAHA, FACN, CNS

Prevention measures can keep gum disease and sleep apnea from leading to cardiovascular consequences.

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Man breathing the fresh air practicing breath work
Mindful Breathwork: Managing Stress and Heart Health

Jan 31, 2024 09:24AM ● By Sheila Julson

Stressors can lead to high blood pressure, inflammation and increased cardiovascular events. Breathwork is an effective mind-body practice to balance the nervous system and instill calm and contribute to maintaining homeostasis in the body.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Anti-Aging from Within

Dec 31, 2023 09:00AM ● By Jessica Scofield-Chichester, PhD

Discover the Internal Processes and Therapies That Support Cellular Health and Longevity

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Tom O’Bryan, DC, DACBN, CIFM; Dr. Gladys McGarey; Deepak Chopra, M.D.
Graceful Aging: Living Longer, Healthier and More Fulfilled

Dec 29, 2023 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

People are living longer, and as we age, we increasingly become aware of a desire to remain healthy, vibrant and active for as long as possible.

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Individualized Alzheimer's Treatments
Individualized Alzheimer’s Treatments: A New Frontier in Disease Reversal

Dec 29, 2023 09:24AM ● By Dana Thacker, BSN, RN

Given the costs and burdens of Alzheimer's disease, many people wonder whether the disease is reversible. Recent discoveries indicate that may be possible.

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Navigating the Holiday Season with Compassion and Self-Care

Dec 01, 2023 12:01PM ● By Crista Mathew

n the midst of the holiday hustle, remember that the heart of this holiday season is compassion.

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Cold & Flu Prevention at Your Fingertips: The Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Help

Dec 01, 2023 12:01PM ● By Julianne Roshan Dow

Cold and flu season is upon us. Many of us get shots, take over-the-counter medications or antibiotics to deal with these illnesses.

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THE GRACE OF GIVING AND RECEIVING
The Grace of Giving and Receiving: Healing Through Generosity

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

In this hectic season, slowing down and helping others can make a world of difference. By nurturing a culture of giving, we can help create a grateful, united community that reflects the values we want to instill.

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Exploring Intermittent Fasting
Exploring Intermittent Fasting: Tips and Benefits for Improved Health

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Steven Masley, M.D., FAHA, FACN, CNS

Fasting has long played a role in major religions, but we did not begin to understand it from a scientific standpoint until Yoshinori Ohsumi, a Japanese cell biologist, discovered how cells recycle and renew themselves during fasting.

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Eco Living and the Revival of Walking: Steps Toward a Healthier Planet and You

Oct 31, 2023 04:00PM ● By Jessica Scofield-Chichester, PhD

Walking, humanity’s timeless mode of transport, has dramatically dwindled due to swift urbanization and technological progress.

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Lung Maintenance 101
Lung Maintenance 101: Natural Strategies to Breathe Easier

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Most people inhale about 22,000 times per day without realizing it, but for the more than 34 million Americans living with lung diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, taking a breath is often difficult.

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Traditional World Healing Wisdom
Traditional World Healing Wisdom: Lost Practices Gain New Respect

Sep 29, 2023 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

With time-tested wisdom and natural roots, traditional and Indigenous medicine has been an integral resource for centuries in communities around the world.

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The Healing Arts of Qigong and Tai Chi
The Healing Arts of Qigong and Tai Chi: Well-Being Through Intentional Movements

Sep 29, 2023 09:30AM ● By Nadia Linda Hole, M.D.

Qigong is more than a modern wellness practice. It’s a 5,000-year-old Chinese healing art steeped in tradition.

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Exploring the Healing Power of Plant Medicine and South American Shamanic Medicine

Aug 31, 2023 10:00AM ● By Jessica Chichester

In recent years, wellness travel has emerged as a transformative and holistic approach to rejuvenating mind, body and spirit.

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Maintaining Wellness While Traveling

Aug 31, 2023 10:00AM ● By Dr. Alyssa DeSena

Summer and fall leading up to the holidays tend to be the most popular times for travel.

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