Tag Archives: holistic health

Big Pharma Smiling? Hydrocodone Most Prescribed Drug in America

Pain is a real problem for millions of people. It can affect quality of life and overall health. As a result, in the 1990s, the medical community urged doctors to begin to treat pain as a real and important part of health management. Continue reading


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4 Physical Effects Jealousy Has on Your Body

Catch a whiff of mystery musk on your lover’s jacket and your stomach feels as if it’s in free fall. Hear your competitor’s gloating acceptance speech and your heart pounds. Watch a confident pal steal your crush and your hands suddenly start trembling. In case you missed the memo from Zeus’ wife, jealousy is no simple emotion. Here’s what happens as we morph into green-eyed monsters: Continue reading


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Health Benefits of Aromatherapy

For thousands of years, different types of essential oils have been used to treat a number of different disorders and conditions. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that the term aromatherapy was officially adopted, but the use of essential oils was common during the time of Ancient Egypt and even civilizations prior. Essential oils are extracted from plants, flowers, leaves, bark, and even the roots of plants and are often times combined with oil or lotion for easy application. Continue reading


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Oregano: Cancer Fighter?

We bet you never connected eating lasagna, spaghetti or your favorite pizza to fighting cancer, but researchers are finding that one of the key ingredients in most Italian food has significant cancer-fighting qualities. If one of your favorite flavors is oregano, then you may already be fighting cancer without knowing it. Continue reading


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3 Reasons You Should Stop Counting Calories

It’s that time of year again when we all start thinking about bathing suits and sunshine filled days at the beach. Along with our urge to run into the welcoming sunshine, come thoughts on the best way to do a little “spring-cleaning” for our bodies, and lose the extra pounds we might be carrying over from the winter. Amidst our desire to look and feel lighter we’re often at odds with how best to achieve our weight loss goal. Continue reading


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The 4 Most Important Parts of Your Life

When we look at wellness, often we focus solely on the powerful relationships we have with food, foregoing attention on other aspects which are just as vital to our health and happiness. Obviously, the correlation between our diets and our health is readily apparent, but what are other factors that contribute to our wellbeing? Continue reading


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2 Superfoods You Should Include In Your Daily Diet

In our last segment on Superfoods, we are going to explore two rich and savory Superfoods that are here to help you lose weight, feel great, an do it without breaking the bank! You can add these two great flavors to any meal of the day, and even use them together for a healthy preparation method. Let’s meet our power-packed pair. Continue reading


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Close Your Eyes, Breathe Slowly

It has been a joke for a long time that if you are stressed, you should just close your eyes and hum “om” to yourself for a few minutes. However, more and more medical professionals are coming to understand that there is actually some truth to the joke. Holistic approaches to medicine include addressing not just the physical aspect of health, but also engaging the mind and spirit and meditation is proving to be a key element in the equation. Continue reading


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Superfoods Part 6: Bittersweet, Tart, and Beautifully Tasteful

Most of us have probably encountered these edible champions in some form or another. If you haven’t tried these dynamite delights, put them on the top of your shopping list! For now, read on for the skinny on two of nature’s most powerful foods. Continue reading


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Superfoods Part 5: Powerful Foods to Help Fight Cancer

Are there more superfoods that can help combat cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, and also taste great? Absolutely! This collection can be found in any supermarket, and can bring delicious and vibrant wellness to the whole family in a plethora of ways. From salads to stir-frys to side dishes, this group of superfoods will bring vibrant color, flavor, and wellness to your daily life! Continue reading


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