Study: A Full Belly Doesn’t Cause Nightmares, but Will Wake You Up
A person who wakes up during the dreaming phase of sleep is "closer" to the dream and will therefore recall it more vividly. As for late-night eating directly causing nightmares, small studies of individuals who ate immediately before sleep have not shown a consistent relationship. However, nocturnal eating can interrupt your sleep in various ways, prompting recall of disturbing dreams...
Your Intestinal Flora Determines Your Healthy Aging
Your dietary changes may be linked to how you age, according to new research. Studies show that their diet and the microorganisms living within their gut determined the health of elderly people. Older people can experience extremely different rates of aging based upon factors including what they eat on a daily basis and their gut bacteria. Although our dietary choices seem...
Big Food Companies Selling Visually Altered Apples
It is good to know that if the milk smells bad, it is probably spoiled, right? Or if the loaf of bread is covered in mold, it can be dangerous to eat, especially because some mold is indigestible and poisonous. But what if Big Food Companies found a way to cover up these indicators? What if we weren’t able...
Finally, Modern Medicine Recognizing Benefits of Acupuncture
Pain can be debilitating, interfering with the ability to sleep, work, and enjoy life. It can aggravate other health conditions and lead to depression and anxiety symptoms. Relieving it often requires a trial-and-error approach that embraces the whole person, not just the source, which can't always be identified clearly. Many people find it useful to choose from a menu...
From Head to Toe – 4 Natural Remedies
Natural and folk remedies have been used for hundreds of years to treat common ailments and illnesses. Just look in your pantry to find what you need to fix what ails you the next time you feel a bit of pain or discomfort. 1. Muscle Aches Muscle aches are common after an intense workout or exercise. The muscles become inflamed and...
It’s OK to Grieve. Meditation Can Help Even More.
One of the strongest attachment that I’ve ever had in my life was with my high school sweetheart. After a series of breakups that took place during and after our college years, we finally called it quits once and for all. I remember thinking, “I don’t know if I’ll ever be happy again,” and “Will I ever find anyone...
Feed Your Gut Healthy Microbes
There's a lot more going on in your gut than just digestion, absorption and excretion. Trillions of microorganisms inhabit your intestines. In fact, there are 10 times more bacterial cells than human cells in your whole body. And these little beneficial bugs are busy! Scientists are beginning to unravel how friendly bacteria can protect your health and how the...
Chemical in Nail Polish Linked to Diabetes
Be careful, ladies! The next time you are getting dolled up for your significant other, you may want to hold back on the few extra squirts of hairspray and that last spurt of perfume. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital discovered that phthalates, chemicals that are commonly found in personal care products, have been associated with an increased risk...
Stop the Flu and Colds with Meditation and Exercise
In a study conducted by University of Wisconsin and published in the Annals of Family Medicine, researchers found that mindfulness meditation and moderate exercise can be avenues to maintain health during the flu and cold season. Study participants who exercised regularly or who undertook mindfulness meditation training had substantially fewer periods of illness than participants who did not engage...
Boost Gut-Friendly Bacteria to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
Consuming probiotics--live "friendly bacteria and yeasts" that are added to foods or taken as a supplement--is another way to bolster your gut's population of healthy microbes. For probiotics to work, however, there must be a sufficient number of live bacteria present, and they must survive the hostile environment of the stomach, including its acidity, and reach the large intestine....
