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This Gentle, Meditative Exercise Helped Cure One Woman’s Autoimmune Disease
When Fran German was diagnosed with an incurable muscle condition that caused exhaustion, weakness, and pain, her future looked bleak. Then, she discovered a gentle form of exercise that restored her strength – qigong. Movement as Medicine You’re never going to get better,” a doctor told Fran German. The then-52-year-old had been suffering with severe…
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You Could Lose Up to 10% of Your Body Weight by Making This Simple Tweak to Your Diet Plan
When you’re trying to lose weight, there are few things as frustrating as looking at the scale week after week and not seeing it budge. After all, you’re eating all the right foods, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep every night. Those pounds should just fall off — right? Before you start to lose hope,…
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5 Choices You Will Regret in 5 Years (If Not Sooner)
This post about living with regret was written by Marc and Angel Chernoff and has been republished with permission. “If only…” These two words paired together create one of the saddest phrases in the English language. Living with regret is difficult, as many of us know, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Ever…
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This Supplement Can Help You Lose Weight and Lessen Your Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease
When it comes to natural weight loss aids, your best bet might actually be … a cactus? Believe it or not, a popular appetite-suppressing plant called caralluma fimbriata has been part of Indian culture for thousands of years — and it’s no surprise that it’s now gaining a larger global following. What is Caralluma fimbriata?…
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6 Delicious Brain Boosters That’ll Sharpen Your Focus
Looking to boost your mental sharpness? Take stock of the foods in your kitchen. Some of them might just have the ability to reduce inflammation, improve your memory, and keep your concentration at its peak. Check out these top brain boosters for a delicious treat. Chocolate fuels the ‘focus hormone.’ Craving a tasty chocolate treat?…
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This Nutrient Significantly Reduces Your Risk of Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re doing our best to spread information about how we can all better protect ourselves. You’re probably aware that breast cancer can be hereditary, but did you know that your diet and lifestyle can help mitigate your risk? Specifically, eating fiber for breast cancer may be one of…
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I Finally Figured Out What Was Causing My Brain Fog and Fatigue
“You can do this. You wanted to come to this party. Just smile and nod,” Paula Jackson Jones thought as she tried to focus on the story her friend was telling. But she felt so overwhelmed with fatigue and brain fog that she couldn’t concentrate. “Even going and sitting and being around people, not even…
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4 Ways to Keep Lungs Healthy and Prevent Covid-19
Most of us rest when sick. But with COVID-19, experts say movement speeds recovery. “The virus loves to attack the lungs, and staying in bed causes small air sacs to collapse,” explains pulmonologist William O Lacy, M.D. “This can lower oxygen uptake and intensify illness.” Here are the best ways to up your airflow and keep…
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Eating These Kinds of Foods Can Make You Cranky and Anxious
Indulging in a sweet treat every so often isn’t a terrible thing. Sometimes we all need a little pick-me-up, and it’s important to treat yourself and enjoy special occasions to the fullest. However, refined sugars may not be the mood boosters we often think they are. In fact, research suggests that consuming substantial amounts of processed sugar can increase anxiety, dampen your mood,…
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The First Formal Internet Addiction Diagnosis to Be Given to 15-Year-Old
In a landmark diagnosis by the United Kingdom’s National Health Service, a 15-year-old boy is expected to be diagnosed with internet addiction. It came to light after his obsession with gaming caused him to lose the confidence to leave his house, resulting in him needing to take one year off of school. This case is…