Category: Holistic

The Benefits of Vitamin C in Cancer Treatment

Suppose you’ve received the dreaded diagnosis and you’re evaluating your options for treatment. Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast STORY AT-A-GLANCE Examples of holistic therapies used for cancer include vitamin C alone and in combination with artesunate (a malaria medication) and/or hyperthermia, curcumin, melatonin, and mistletoe. One key point to be made about holistic oncology…


Tips for a Healthy, Holistic Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exciting, unique time in a woman’s life. This season of life can also be marked with apprehension or fear—especially during your first pregnancy. These days, there is an abundance of information available about pregnancy—and knowing where to begin can boggle the mind. Oftentimes, it is best to start with a few simple…


No More Excuses—Health Coaches Assist in Achieving Longterm Change

With the start of the New Year comes a rash of determined resolutions to face personal health challenges head-on, and set goals that we hope will improve our lives. But we all know how hard it is to bridge the gap between the idea of a goal and actually seeing it through to fruition. UAB…


How a Health Coach Can Help You Achieve Your Health Goals

With the start of the New Year comes a rash of determined resolutions to face personal health challenges head-on, and set goals that we hope will improve our lives. But we all know how hard it is to bridge the gap between the idea of a goal and actually seeing it through to fruition. UAB…


The Pathophysiology of Long COVID

One of the most devastating aspects of COVID is that it can continue to affect patients for months—and even years—after infection. Ask Carrie Anna McGinn. After a year of fighting off symptoms, Maclean’s Magazine reports that she continues to battle a cough, cognitive dysfunction, and pain. While most patients successfully fight off the symptoms of…


American Polo Star Nic Roldan on Harnessing the Power of the Mind

A polo player must have great control not only of his body, but also over his horse. The two must be able to turn together on a dime. In the ancient game of polo—one of the oldest-known team sports, originally crafted as a mock battle for training cavalry—the speed is fast, the strategy is sharp,…


Holistic Ways to Fight Lasting COVID-19 Symptoms

Many people who have endured COVID-19 have found themselves dealing with lasting symptoms, even months after testing negative for active infection. Some of these symptoms include tiredness or fatigue, difficulty thinking or concentrating, dizziness, headaches, and joint or muscle pain. Some COVID-19 survivors also find themselves battling anxiety and depression, as well as symptoms that…