You are social distancing; you are living in a sort of quarantine. You know the risks posed by this virus. You’re washing your hands and cleaning your home. But how do you survive this time of social isolation?
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that chronic pain affects 50 million adults in the United States. Trying to manage pain is difficult and trying to manage pain without drugs, even more challenging. Harvard Medical School recently identified several natural methods that are effective. Obviously, pain is an indication that something is wrong in the body, so be sure that you consult a doctor if pain persists.
The latest advancement in natural skincare products is bakuchiol—a serum derived from plants, often called the “natural retinol alternative.” It hit the stores in 2019 and caused a sensation. It’s easy to glance at the natural skincare lines and find a multitude of products boasting about this new ingredient. So, is bakuchiol the next great hope in skin care? Read on to find out.
December 1, 2019
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non-dairy, oat milk; milkAccording to the American Heart Association, high cholesterol affects one in every three Americans. Many factors play a role in a person’s cholesterol levels, including family history, type of diet and exercise levels. To find out more about cholesterol, and how we can keep cholesterol levels in a healthy range, read on.
November 2, 2019 Allergy, Education, Healthy Food, Healthy Living, Nutrition Leave a comment non-dairy, oat milk; milkFor anyone who is watching calories or blood sugar levels, rice is often treated like an unwanted cousin at a family reunion. This is not entirely fair. All rice is not created equal and many varieties exist that are healthy choices to the non-nutritious, high in starch, white-rice variety.
October 3, 2019 Allergy, Education, Healthy Food, Healthy Living, Nutrition Leave a comment non-dairy, oat milk; milkOat milk is the latest contender in non-dairy milks, sometimes called “nut milks.” It is similar to other non-dairy milks on the market–soy, rice, coconut or almond milks. Unlike these other non-dairy milks, it’s a bit more versatile because it has a creamy consistency and it does not separate when it comes into contact with hot beverages. It’s the perfect choice for a non-dairy latte!
Cannabidiol, a molecule derived from the cannabis plant is commonly referred to as CBD. This one molecule is becoming the current wonder drug. But can it really do all that people claim? Let’s sort through the hype to discover the benefits of this medicinal treatment.
May is Arthritis Awareness Month. We often hear the word “arthritis” but what is it and how can we prevent it, or treat it? While many types of arthritis exist, it is possible to improve quality of life through a variety of means. To find out, read on.
The early bird gets the worm. Make hay while the sun shines. Idle hands are the devil’s workshop. If you want something done, give it to a busy person. The Puritan work ethic that was instilled in the founding of our country has certainly not diminished over the 200-plus years since the U.S. was founded. But it’s morphed into something super-charged in recent decades, and this change has made us less-healthy. Busyness, and the addiction to it, drive us to do more, and push us to focus less on who we are.
It’s not a surprise. We know it’s happening…certain antibiotics are no longer effective against antimicrobials. In humans, antibiotics have been over-prescribed and taken incorrectly or prescriptions are left unfinished. In livestock, the drugs are often added to feed to decrease the chance of illness as well as increase weight. These factors have led to Dr. Cyril Gray, the senior national program leader at the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service to conclude: “The loss of antibiotics due to antimicrobial resistance is potentially one of the most important challenges the medical and animal-health communities will face in the 21st century.”
