Category: Mind & Body

The Sounds of Healing

I love music, especially some good old-fashioned jazz, such as that performed by Herbie Hancock or Harvey Mason. In fact, those two helped me get through all-night study periods preparing for my exams during medical school. I was even able to thank them in person many years later. Music has a power over us that…


Getting Fit as We Get Older

Betty Oare made headlines last year when she and her horse, Sidenote, placed eighth in the Adult Hunter Championship at the Washington International Horse Show in Tyron, North Carolina. Eighth place may not seem like great shakes. But Oare, who lives in Warrenton, Virginia, and spends two to three hours every day riding Sidenote, was…


No Parabens, SLS, & Phthalates? What You Should Know About ‘Clean’ Beauty & Skincare!

Are “clean” products really better? What’s the definition of clean? How is the term defined? We’re dishing the juice on all this and more in this episode! Check out our article for more information Are ‘Clean’ Products Really Better for Us? bit.ly/2TNQrX3 ______________ BW’s INNER CIRCLE: A destination where you passionate souls can dive deeper…


How to Heal Your Gut Naturally

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract of a healthy mammal is home to a complex community of bacteria. This microbial community is often called “microbiota,” “gut flora,” or “beneficial bacteria.” These microbes have evolved with us to coexist in a mutually beneficial relationship. An Introduction to Gut Microbes We need beneficial gut microbes for proper B vitamin production, digestion, and assimilation. Some…


Top 33 Tips to Optimize Your Sleep Routine

A good night’s rest is a pillar of health – read Dr. Mercola’s comprehensive guide to sleep better and fight the sleep problem called insomnia. Sleep is one of the great mysteries of life. For a long time, it was widely thought that sleep was little more than a waste of time. Modern research, however,…


Athletes Use Stress to Boost Their Well-Being—and You Can Too

Almost everyone wants to know how to reduce stress. After all, stress can have many negative effects on both our physical and mental health. An increasing body of evidence shows that changing the way we think about stress might actually better help us manage it. Not only can this improve our well-being, including our mental…


Pine Bark Highly Effective at Improving Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Do you wish you could eliminate unsightly varicose and spider veins, but don’t want the risks of surgery or invasive treatments? It may be time to hug a tree and thank pine bark for saving your veins Varicose veins are a common condition caused when weak veins become swollen and twisted just below the skin’s…


Do Low-Carb Diets Help You Lose Weight? Here’s What the Science Says

In the 1970s, low-carb diets were all the rage. The Dr Atkin’s Diet Revolution book claimed carbohydrate restriction was a “high calorie way to stay thin forever”. Carbohydrates are found in breads, cereals and other grains, fruit, vegetables and milk. They’re also in ultra-processed fast foods, cakes, chips and soft drinks. These days, low-carb diets…


The Truth About Carbs and Weight Loss

In the 1970s, low-carb diets were all the rage. The Dr Atkin’s Diet Revolution book claimed carbohydrate restriction was a “high calorie way to stay thin forever”. Carbohydrates are found in breads, cereals and other grains, fruit, vegetables and milk. They’re also in ultra-processed fast foods, cakes, chips and soft drinks. These days, low-carb diets…


Placebos Have a Powerful Healing Effect on the Mind and Body

Did you ever feel your own shoulders relax when you saw a friend receive a shoulder massage? For those of you who said yes, congratulations, your brain is using its power to create a “placebo effect.” For those who said no, you’re not alone, but thankfully, the brain is trainable. Since the 1800s, the word placebo has…