4 Reasons Why You Aren’t Meditating and How To Start Now
I was 19 years old when I started my meditation practice. Dr. Herbert Benson's book, The Relaxation Response gave me a solid overview of the benefits of the practice. The author, a Harvard professor, approached the practice from a medical point-of-view, which aligned with my scientific-leanings. He shared about meditation's ability to improve one's cardio-vascular health, and although that intrigued me, my 19...
Can You Train Your Brain to Feel Less Pain?
Headaches are a fact of life for most people. In fact, they are the most common neurological complaint and tension and migraine headaches are the top two types of headaches. Even though most people do not seek medical treatment for their headaches, they can be debilitating and disruptive to everyday activities. Headaches and Treatment Options Tension headaches are often caused by...
Spinal Stenosis, What is it?
Many people have heard of this disease but may not know what it’s all about. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of areas in the lumbar (back) or cervical (neck) spine. Spinal stenosis can be hard to diagnose and is sometimes diagnosed as another condition. Spinal stenosis in the cervical spine is much more serious then lumbar stenosis because the spinal...
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. Pomegranates Delicious and tart, the pomegranate has been getting a lot of press lately. For those unfamiliar,...
Doctors Criticize Fad, Quick Detox Diets, Say Cleanse the Natural and Healthy Way
It’s spring time and summer is coming soon. With that in mind, many people start thinking about the upcoming summer and ways to get into beach-body shape. Detox and cleansing diets are popular methods of starting the process, but many doctors and nutritionists suggest that this type of diet is not healthy. Natural Detoxification and Cleansing There are many cleansing and...
Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps: Make Tofu Fun With This Little Recipe
I love the idea of mid-week Tofu Dinners and follow it myself.  It's a great way to detox from the weekend and prepare for the upcoming one as well. It's extremely beneficial to occasionally give our bodies a break from animal based proteins and go for plant based proteins instead. Try my Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps... Ginger, spicy mustard and cilantro give...
How Dangerous are Those Dental X-Rays?
Recent reports about a study of dental x-rays and the development of brain tumors raise questions for anybody who has had dental x-rays in the past. For many people, getting a dental x-ray was simply a part of going to the dentist. However, questions are now being raised about just how healthy that practice is and whether or not...
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...
Sugar: Not the “Spoonful” You Remember
"A spoonful of sugar" - We all remember this little tune from Mary Poppins. It sounds so "sweet" and innocent. However, sugar couldn't be any further from innocence. We have heard that obesity is an epidemic in the United States. What many of us do not realize, however, is how many different ways our diet contributes to obesity and...
Can Stress Actually Induce Seizures?
Most of us associate seizures with epilepsy. However, there are a number of other conditions that can trigger seizures, including stress. Studies have shown that it is possible once the stress has been eliminated, there could be a reduction in seizures. Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures Seizures that are not caused by epilepsy are called Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES). Researchers have recently discovered...
