Have you ever noticed that there is a constant stream of media messages that sound similar to the meal-time nagging you got as a child to eat your vegetables. You may be thinking, this old hat again, we get the picture, but apparently Read more...
Vitiligo is a loss of pigment from skin as a result of damage and destruction of the cells in the skin that make the skin color, these cells are called: melanocytes. The currently held belief is that free radicals are responsible Read more...
Dialectal behaviors are cognitive behavioral techniques that work to regulate emotions, reduce stress and help individuals master the concept of mindfulness. Stemming from the concept of unconditional self-acceptance, dialectical Read more...
A recent study published in British Journal of Nutrition (Kesse-Guyot E, 2013 Sept 27) found that a diet rich in carotenoids improved cognitive performance in middle-aged men and women. Nearly 3000 individuals, 35-60 years of Read more...
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults age 18 and older (18% of U.S. population). Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only about one-third of those suffering Read more...
There are many safe, effective and natural alternatives to aid in the control of blood glucose levels. Herbal products are beneficial for the treatment of many conditions and in recent years, several have become noteworthy in Read more...
Oh, stress! While the stress response can be lifesaving in emergency situations where you need to act quickly, it wears your body down when constantly activated by the stresses of everyday life. In our culture we tend to very Read more...
Your colon health is important and complex and your colon responds to all the foods, drinks, chemicals and ingredients it passes along. Sometimes your colon seems to cooperate and you feel great and, at other times, your colon Read more...
Do you have a habit of popping antacids regularly after large meals? Heartburn and other symptoms of acid reflux seem to be much more common than they were a decade ago. The prevalence of weekly heartburn and other symptoms of acid Read more...
Meditation is a relaxation practice that encourages deep breathing to de-stress, lessen anxiety, quell unruly thoughts and to decrease adrenaline. Beginning a daily meditation practice could be just what you need to improve your Read more...
