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From nutritional guidance rooted in the latest research to practical tips on gut health and overall well-being, each post is packed with information to empower your wellness journey.
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I find myself sitting with both the grief and the truth: I will never get the mother I once needed from her. But I can become her — for me.
Emotions are powerful indicators of our inner world. Yet many of us are conditioned to suppress, ignore, or mismanage them, believing that emotional control means bottling everything up.
This study, the Cocoa Supplement Multivitamins Outcomes Study (COSMOS), addressed whether daily multivitamin supplementation, in a randomized clinical trial setting, could slow biological aging as measured by DNA methylation in epigenetic clocks.
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Health & Wellness
This study, the Cocoa Supplement Multivitamins Outcomes Study (COSMOS), addressed whether daily multivitamin supplementation, in a randomized clinical trial setting, could slow biological aging as measured by DNA methylation in epigenetic clocks.
“If you want to fight disease and achieve maximum life span, you can't do it with diet alone. You need the extra nutritional boost that only supplements can provide.”
Glyphosate is a worldwide commonly used herbicide and is the primary toxic chemical in Roundup™, as well as in many other herbicides.
This is fundamentally a study about stress, and so the most important thing that was measured was the women’s level of stress across four domains: daily stress (this is the everyday stuff, such as work, family, and so on), racial discrimination, social isolation, and neighborhood deprivation.
The endocannabinoid (EC) system helps the body manage anxiety, inflammation, and other physiological responses to different forms of stress. The body produces endocannabinoids during strenuous exercise, stress, and other related stimuli. Endocannabinoids (ECs) are signaling molecules that trigger the activation of the EC system when cannabinoid receptors detect them.
Fragrance is a common ingredient in many personal care and household products, but not all fragrances are created equal. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), the term “fragrance” on an ingredient list can represent a mixture of hundreds of undisclosed chemicals—some of which may contain allergens, endocrine disruptors, or respiratory irritants.
Self-love isn’t about grand gestures; it’s about small, consistent acts that remind your body, mind, and spirit that you are worthy of care
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) refers to the subtle variations in time between consecutive heartbeats. While your heart may beat 60 times per minute on average, the exact intervals between beats are not perfectly consistent—and that’s a good thing! HRV reflects your autonomic nervous system (ANS) adaptability in responding to stress, emotions, and physical demands.
Constipation is a common digestive condition characterized by infrequent, difficult, or incomplete bowel movements. It can vary in severity and duration but typically involves fewer than three weekly bowel movements. From a spiritual perspective, constipation can reflect underlying energetic or emotional blockages.
Methylene blue, first created in 1876, started as a fabric dye. Scientists soon realized it had medical benefits, and in 1891, it became the first synthetic compound used to treat malaria and the first synthetic compound used as an antiseptic. To this day, methylene blue remains indispensable in hospitals worldwide, as it's also the only known antidote for metabolic poisons such as cyanide and carbon monoxide.
What is a peak performer? The term can be applied to anyone who moves through life with energy, clarity, and purpose. Peak performers don't just excel in their field; they maintain healthy relationships, prioritize self-care, and approach challenges with resilience and confidence. Every aspect of their lives-work, home, health, and well-being—reflects a harmonious balance.
Grounding, also known as earthing, refers to connecting with the Earth’s electrical charge by directly contacting the ground, whether by walking barefoot outside or using grounding devices. Grounding has gained attention for its potential to offer both physical and mental health benefits.
The gut-brain axis is the bidirectional communication network between the gastrointestinal tract (gut) and the brain. This system connects the central nervous system (CNS) and the enteric nervous system (ENS) through various pathways, including the vagus nerve, immune system signaling, and the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, many of which are synthesized in the gut..
An infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared heaters to emit infrared light, which is then absorbed by the skin's surface. Infrared saunas heat your body directly. The lamps in infrared saunas focus a penetrating warmth directly on your skin to bring heat therapy benefits. Traditional methods crank up the air temperature within an entire sauna. Infrared sauna technology allows for a more comfortable and lower-temperature experience while providing numerous health benefits.
Addressing emotions, thoughts, and beliefs plays a significant role in improving overall health outcomes.
Most people don’t think twice about brain health unless they notice problems with their memory or concentration. But your brain is the control center for everything else in your body! How well your brain functions directly and significantly affects your stress response, hormone production, gut health, and hunger cues.
In the modern world, everyone is exposed to a mixture of chemical compounds daily and many foods and nutrients that can upregulate the body’s natural processes of eliminating those toxicants. An overloaded detoxification pathway may lead to clinical patterns such as immune dysfunction or endocrine disruption. Food and nutrients that support liver biotransformation may help alleviate toxic burden and allow the body’s pathways to operate more efficiently.1,2
Chinese researchers found that children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) have differences in gut microbiota and microbial metabolites from individuals with idiopathic short stature (ISS) and healthy controls, suggesting an interaction with growth hormone levels.
The new study, published in The Lancet by the Lancet Commission on Dementia, estimates that close to 50% of cases of dementia worldwide can be prevented or delayed by improving 14 modifiable risk factors.
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats with numerous health benefits for the heart, brain, immune system, and more. They come in three main forms: EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and ALA (alpha-linolenic acid).
Energy-based therapies are holistic healing modalities that focus on the body's energy fields to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. These therapies operate on the principle that all living beings possess a vital energy that flows through them, and that imbalances or blockages in this energy can lead to health issues.
Dubbed “the MVP of minerals,” magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body (after calcium, potassium, and sodium) and is involved in 80% of metabolic functions. This macronutrient is needed for biological processes such as muscle contraction, maintaining the heartbeat, creating energy, and activating nerves to send and receive messages.
In the modern world, everyone is exposed to a mixture of chemical compounds daily, as well as many foods and nutrients that can upregulate the body’s natural processes of eliminating those toxicants. An overloaded detoxification pathway may lead to clinical patterns such as immune dysfunction or endocrine disruption. Food and nutrients that support liver biotransformation may help alleviate toxic burden and allow the body’s pathways to operate more efficiently.1,2
Flowers are more than just beautiful to look at—they offer a variety of health benefits that can enhance your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Flowers can profoundly impact your overall health, whether displayed in your home or garden or even used in teas and essential oils.
Finding time for exercise can feel daunting in the hustle and bustle of daily life. However, even small steps can lead to significant health improvements. Walking for just 10 minutes a day might seem minimal, but this simple habit can radically change your physical and mental well-being.
In alternative health and wellness, groundbreaking technology is gaining traction for its reported ability to optimize physical, mental, and emotional well-being—the Energy Enhancement System (EES). This system is at the forefront of a growing movement toward energy-based therapies that harness electromagnetic fields to promote healing and vitality.
Children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) have differences in gut microbiota and microbial metabolites from both individuals with idiopathic short stature (ISS) and healthy controls, suggesting an interaction with growth hormone levels
Epigenetics, the study of how our genes can be switched on or off without changing the DNA itself, has completely changed how we understand the interplay between our environment, lifestyle, and genetics.
“We are what we eat. Well, we are what we absorb. Better stated, we are what we don’t detoxify!” ~DR Kevin Conners
20 -90 minutes of Nature is the most beneficial for mental health, gardening, nature-based therapies, and exercising in green spaces, which are also the most beneficial for adults.
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Fasting & Diet
Mindful eating can help you enjoy eating, lose weight, and improve your relationship with food. Try these five tips to make your mealtimes more mindful.
In people with obesity, weight loss by intermittent energy restriction (IER) has multiple, dynamic effects on the brain-gut-microbiome (BGM) axis, including reduced activity in brain regions affecting eating behavior and increased microbial diversity in the gut, over the short term, new research suggested.
Plants don't just clean air; they may protect us from colds, COVID, and other viral and bacterial diseases
Chrononutrition: Food Timing, Circadian Fasting, and Resetting the Body’s Internal Clock
Circadian cycles are part of the body’s internal clock, and disruption to these biological rhythms may result in adverse health outcomes.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is investigating Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic and weight-loss treatment Saxenda after Iceland's health regulator flagged three cases of patients thinking about suicide or self-harm.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is investigating Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic and weight-loss treatment Saxenda after Iceland's health regulator flagged three cases of patients thinking about suicide or self-harm
Dr Yael Joffe highlights some of the genetically impacted areas that can help guide you on your best weight management program.
Both Ozempic and Wegovy come with a warning label for potential side effects, the most common ones being nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and vomiting. And… hair loss, anxiety, depression, and debilitating fatigue.
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free e-book100 USES FOR essential oils
We can use essential oils to feel our best and keep our homes clean and safe from environmental threats.
Genetics
Energy-based therapies are holistic healing modalities that focus on the body's energy fields to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. These therapies operate on the principle that all living beings possess a vital energy that flows through them, and that imbalances or blockages in this energy can lead to health issues.
Epigenetics, the study of how our genes can be switched on or off without changing the DNA itself, has completely changed how we understand the interplay between our environment, lifestyle, and genetics.
Surprisingly, genetics can account for up to 70% of the variation in how quickly we bounce back after a workout.
Oxidative stress is a phenomenon caused by an imbalance between the accumulation of reactive oxygen species, and nitrogen species, (often called free radicals) in cells and tissues and the ability of biological systems in our bodies to neutralize the products. These free radicals are volatile molecular byproducts of normal essential functions like breathing, metabolism, and immune resistance. While necessary, these highly reactive particles also desperately seek to destabilize healthy cells.
We already know the benefits of genetic testing and we know that it's the key to providing more personalized care for our patients.
I personally use the 3x4 blueprint to enhance my health practices. I look at it to help me formulate better activity and exercise programs for myself.
Due to the popularity and widespread marketing of ancestry tests, most people aren't aware of the other benefits genetic testing can provide.
Dr Yael Joffe highlights some of the genetically impacted areas that can help guide you on your best weight management program.
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Mind & Emotional Wellbeing
I find myself sitting with both the grief and the truth: I will never get the mother I once needed from her. But I can become her — for me.
Emotions are powerful indicators of our inner world. Yet many of us are conditioned to suppress, ignore, or mismanage them, believing that emotional control means bottling everything up.
Constipation is a common digestive condition characterized by infrequent, difficult, or incomplete bowel movements. It can vary in severity and duration but typically involves fewer than three weekly bowel movements. From a spiritual perspective, constipation can reflect underlying energetic or emotional blockages.
Detoxification involves cleansing and renewing the body, mind, and emotions to promote overall well-being. One cannot detoxify effectively when one does not address toxic thinking, feelings, and relationships.
Addressing emotions, thoughts, and beliefs plays a significant role in improving overall health outcomes.
The new study, published in The Lancet by the Lancet Commission on Dementia, estimates that close to 50% of cases of dementia worldwide can be prevented or delayed by improving 14 modifiable risk factors.
Emotional detoxification is the process of releasing and cleansing the mind and body from negative emotions, stress, and unresolved feelings that can build up over time. Just as the body needs to eliminate toxins, the mind and emotions need regular "detoxing" to maintain mental and emotional well-being.
In alternative health and wellness, groundbreaking technology is gaining traction for its reported ability to optimize physical, mental, and emotional well-being—the Energy Enhancement System (EES). This system is at the forefront of a growing movement toward energy-based therapies that harness electromagnetic fields to promote healing and vitality.
20 -90 minutes of Nature is the most beneficial for mental health, gardening, nature-based therapies, and exercising in green spaces, which are also the most beneficial for adults.
When we listen to our bodies, we can use simple and natural remedies to prevent poor health from starting.
A simple shift in attitude can help us recognize the hidden potential for fulfillment in every event.
Research with energy healing found that energy healing produced complete remission of tumors in mice with cancer. Even when treated by skeptics who did not believe in energy healing, an 83% remission was seen.
How to have a more conscious life in our fast-paced world.
We are a part of Universe/creator and everything we do is meant to be an expression of the divinity of creator.
People that want to control others are, at the core, consumed with their own fears and projecting those fears onto others.
Dysregulated stress systems may help explain why childhood trauma has such a dramatic and enduring psychiatric impact, new research suggests.
In one study conducted by the CDC of nearly 14,000 adults [1], more than 50% had at least one type of childhood trauma (or Adverse Childhood Experience, a.k.a. ACE), while more than 25% reported more than two types of trauma.
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Supporting Liver Function With Nutrition
In the modern world, everyone is exposed to a mixture of chemical compounds daily, as well as many foods and nutrients that can upregulate the body’s natural processes of eliminating those toxicants. An overloaded detoxification pathway may lead to clinical patterns such as immune dysfunction or endocrine disruption. Food and nutrients that support liver biotransformation may help alleviate toxic burden and allow the body’s pathways to operate more efficiently.1,2
The Health Benefits of Flowers: More Than Just a Pretty Sight
Flowers are more than just beautiful to look at—they offer a variety of health benefits that can enhance your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Flowers can profoundly impact your overall health, whether displayed in your home or garden or even used in teas and essential oils.
The Surprising Health Benefits of Walking Just 10 Minutes a Day
Finding time for exercise can feel daunting in the hustle and bustle of daily life. However, even small steps can lead to significant health improvements. Walking for just 10 minutes a day might seem minimal, but this simple habit can radically change your physical and mental well-being.
Understanding the Energy Enhancement System (EES): A Breakthrough in Holistic Wellness
In alternative health and wellness, groundbreaking technology is gaining traction for its reported ability to optimize physical, mental, and emotional well-being—the Energy Enhancement System (EES). This system is at the forefront of a growing movement toward energy-based therapies that harness electromagnetic fields to promote healing and vitality.
Microbiome Alterations Link to Growth Hormone Deficiency
Children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) have differences in gut microbiota and microbial metabolites from both individuals with idiopathic short stature (ISS) and healthy controls, suggesting an interaction with growth hormone levels
The Epigenetic Revolution: How Lifestyle Choices Shape Our Genetic Destiny
Epigenetics, the study of how our genes can be switched on or off without changing the DNA itself, has completely changed how we understand the interplay between our environment, lifestyle, and genetics.
Causes of Poor Muscle Recovery: Unlocking Your Genetic Potential for Faster Healing
Surprisingly, genetics can account for up to 70% of the variation in how quickly we bounce back after a workout.
the many phases of detoxification
“We are what we eat. Well, we are what we absorb. Better stated, we are what we don’t detoxify!” ~DR Kevin Conners
benefits of nature and nature bathing
20 -90 minutes of Nature is the most beneficial for mental health, gardening, nature-based therapies, and exercising in green spaces, which are also the most beneficial for adults.
Exposure to Pesticides, Herbicides, & Insecticides: Human Health Effects
Pesticides and various other chemicals persist in the environment and enter our everyday lives. Researchers have learned a great deal in recent years about how toxicants affect the human population, where they originate, and how to improve our ability to detoxify in a toxic world.
Parkinson’s originates in the gut
Parkinson’s Disease is very complex, and we are far from understanding all of its complexities or its ultimate causes. What we do know is that the gut is intrinsically involved and that monitoring possible gut dysbiosis seems to make a difference in predicting and possibly preventing Parkinson’s Disease. The evidence for the gut origin hypothesis for Parkinson’s also seems compelling.
Top Alternatives to RoundUp and Glyphosate for Your Garden
Well, glyphosate is classified as a probable human carcinogen (capable of causing cancer) by the World Health Organization. It has a notable, not hypothetical, connection to cancer—specifically to Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. And if that wasn’t enough of a claim to fame, glyphosate has also been linked to a multitude of other health problems, including liver and kidney damage. Quite a costly trade-off to kill weeds.
The 'Useless' Appendix Is More Fascinating Than We Thought
When doctors and patients consider the appendix, it's often with urgency. In cases of appendicitis, the clock could be ticking down to a life-threatening burst. Thus, despite recent research suggesting antibiotics could be an alternative therapy, appendectomy remains standard for uncomplicated appendicitis.
the many healthful uses of Castor Oil Packs
Castor Oil is derived from the castor bean. At one time, it was common practice to take castor oil orally to alleviate constipation. However, the oil is now believed to be toxic if taken internally. Externally, however, castor oil has a bounty of healthful uses. Edgar Cayce developed what is referred to as a ‘castor oil pack’, which enhances circulation and elimination, much like acupuncture, and promotes the healing of tissues and organs.
seven quick fixes to feeling better
When we listen to our bodies, we can use simple and natural remedies to prevent poor health from starting.
"Regular use of fish oil supplements and course of cardiovascular diseases: prospective cohort study”
Concerns About The Integrity of The Scientific Research Process—Focus On Recent Negative Publications Regarding Nutrition, Multivitamins, Fish Oil And Cardiovascular Disease
5 mindful eating techniques to improve your relationship with food.
Mindful eating can help you enjoy eating, lose weight, and improve your relationship with food. Try these five tips to make your mealtimes more mindful.
Why the Wim Hof Method May Do More Harm Than Good
The Wim Hof breathing method involves controlled hyperventilation to increase oxygen and decrease CO in the blood, which is associated with serious health risks. It can lead to hypocapnia and reduce your body's ability to use oxygen effectively
making life yours
A simple shift in attitude can help us recognize the hidden potential for fulfillment in every event.
why test for vitamin D
Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies make the vitamin when exposed to UV light. It’s critical to support bone health and aids in the absorption of calcium and phosphate from the gastrointestinal tract.