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Sacred Vessels: The Lifeblood of Heart Health

Heart disease, the nation’s number one killer, is largely preventable and reversible by adopting these heart-healthy habits before the body delivers a potentially fatal warning.

Mental and Physical Help Via IV Infusion Therapies

Ketamine infusion therapy proves helpful in hard to treat depression.

Practitioner’s Own Health Struggles Set Course for Career in Oriental Medicine

Our Community Spotlight is on Acupuncture Physician and DOM Rosa Panos. Learn how her own health challenges directed her life's mission to help others overcome illness.

IN THIS ISSUE

Use Probiotics to Reduce Bone Loss and Newborn Infections

Studies show that probiotics can help with bone loss in postmenopausal women as well as gut infections in newborns. Read More »

Use Pumpkin Seed Oil to Dodge Hypertension

Postmenopausal women are more likely to develop hypertension than men their age, but taking pumpkin seed oil daily may head off that condition. Read More »

Get Nutritional and Antifungal Benefits from Celery

Celery has some of the highest levels of antifungal properties, as well as high levels of nutritional lipids, protein, vitamin C, copper, zinc and phosphorous. Read More »

Try Mind-Body Options to Reduce Opioid-Treated Pain

Research finds that certain mind-body therapies significantly reduce pain and the use of opioids in people suffering from acute pain. Read More »

Consider Vitamins to Reduce Eczema Severity

Study concludes that supplementing with vitamin D3, vitamin E or vitamin B12 cream can reduce symptoms for patients with moderate to severe eczema. Read More »

Clear Thinking: UNESCO Adopts Resolution on Earth Charter

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reaffirms the importance of the Earth Charter as an ethical framework for sustainable development. Read More »

Seal Deal: Fishermen Protect Endangered Sea Mammals

In 1969, there were only 100 South American fur seals and sea lions along the coastline of Lima, but that has increased to more than 8,000 today, thanks to local fishermen. Read More »

Thump Thump: Trees Exhibit ‘Heartbeat’

Scientists have detected a previously unknown periodic movement in trees raising and lowering their branches, similar to the pumping action of a heartbeat. Read More »

Green Horizons: A Billion Trees in Eight Years

Toronto startup Flash Forest is using aerial drones to plant trees 10 times faster than human planters with a goal of 1 billion trees by 2028. Read More »

Climate Check: New Label Verifies Carbon Neutral Products

A new Climate Neutral product label is helping consumers identify brands that practice sustainable processes. Read More »

Clean and Green: Eco-Laundry Tips

By washing clothes using simple ingredients and sustainable practices, consumers can both save money and lower their carbon footprint when doing laundry. Read More »

Vital Steps: The Path to Vascular Fitness

Running, swimming, cycling, and playing tennis are all great boosters of vascular health, but even a simple brisk walk can do wonders for keeping blood vessels clear and flexible. Read More »

Good Hearts Start Young: Boosting Kids’ Cardiovascular Health

Many children today are on track to experiencing serious heart and circulatory problems later in life. Here are ways to get kids' cardiovascular health off to a good start. Read More »

Disrupting Disposables: The Drive to Banish Single-Use Plastics

Universities, sports arenas, restaurants and other businesses are taking up the call to “disrupt disposables” as part of a global effort to dramatically cut down on single-use plastics. Read More »

Linda Carroll on Skills That Make Love Last

Author and psychotherapist Linda Carroll explores how to navigate the often-stormy yet utterly predictable seasons of long-term relationships. Read More »

Healing Joints From Within: The Promise of Regenerative Medicine

Healing and pain relief can be found for those suffering from compromised joint function in the form of prolotherapy and other non-invasive approaches that stimulate the body to heal itself. Read More »

Pain Relief for Pets: Prolotherapy Gives Joints New Life

Any animal with a joint can receive prolotherapy, a regenerative injection therapy, which relieves pain by strengthening ligaments and tendons supporting the joint. Read More »

A Feast for All Seasons: Embracing the Rainbow Year Round

Eating seasonally in winter can be easy with these healthy foods and plant-based, vegan recipes for Mixed Citrus Salad With Mâche, Fennel and Celery and Chard and Squash Salad. Read More »

Choosing Love: How to Cope With Fearful Times

Scarlett Lewis, the mother of a 6-year-old killed during the Sandy Hook tragedy, explains how we can choose love instead of fear in response to the anxiety and suffering in today’s world. Read More »

Acupuncture Proves Beneficial for Weight Loss

The addition of acupuncture treatments to a sensible regimen of healthy eating and exercise is a breakthrough in weight management. Read More »

Eat Mushrooms to Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer

Research finds that consuming culinary mushrooms three times a week can lower the chance of developing prostate cancer by 17 percent. Read More »

Maintain a Healthy Diet and Weight to Lower Cataract Risk

Maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI) of less than 25, combined with a healthy diet, can reduce the risk of developing cataracts. Read More »

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