Category: Mind & Body

7 Ways to Prevent and Even Reverse Heart Disease With Nutrition

Heart disease, while still the #1 cause of mortality in the developed world, can be prevented and even reversed with nutritional interventions, according to a growing body of scientific research we’re indexing on GreenMedInfo.com Considering that heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the developed world, anything that can prevent or reduce cardiac mortality, or…


How to Develop a Healthy Relationship With Your Emotions

She was someone who ruminated and worried all the time. Her mind was constantly busy chewing on and planning for one problem or another. She desperately wanted relief from her thoughts and the cacophony of her mind. And so we went to work. Through the practice of mindfulness, Lina learned to witness her thoughts; she…


5 Simple Tricks to Get Rid of Irritating Nighttime Leg Cramps

Leg cramping during vigorous exercise is one thing, but leg cramping in the middle of the night is something else entirely. It’s perplexing, it’s painful, and it keeps you awake! Poor sleep causes a poor mood and low functionality the next day, so this is a no-brainer; it’s essential to figure out how to get…


Broken Heart Syndrome Is on the Rise

The emotional stress of a broken heart can lead to cardiomyopathy and a broken heart. The incidence of this heart condition is rising in this group of people. Smidt Heart Institute has published a study in the Journal of the American Heart Association in which they found cases of broken heart syndrome are increasing in middle-aged…


Natural Immunity Protects Against Omicron Variant: Study

The shielding a person enjoys after recovering from COVID-19 protected people against infection after the Omicron virus variant became dominant in the United States, according to a new study. The protection, known as natural immunity, was similar to the protection seen among the naturally immune who got at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine…


Fertility Enhancing Tea

For generations, men and women of child-bearing age have turned to various medicinal herbs to promote their fertility. There are several factors that affect fertility, including hormone imbalances, environmental toxin exposure, immune dysregulation, nutrient-poor and inflammatory diets, and stress. With infertility affecting roughly 15 to 30 percent of couples, we would be wise to turn…


The Unexpected Reasons Younger Generations Are Gaining Weight

While obesity is growing around the world, it is especially evident in younger generations, who used to be thinner than their thick-around-the-middle elders. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, almost 1 in every 3 college-age Americans is now obese—the “freshman 15” has morphed into the “freshman 30.” Children…


To Cut Your Dementia Risk, Grow Old With an Optimist?

Optimistic people may contribute to the health of their partners, research finds. The study, with 4,500 heterosexual couples, indicates that having an optimistic partner may stave off the risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and cognitive decline as you grow old together. “We spend a lot of time with our partners,” says William Chopik,…


Olive Oil: Why It’s Healthier Than Other Cooking Oils

It’s common advice for people watching their waistlines or looking to eat healthier to beware of the amount of oil they use while cooking. But that doesn’t mean we should cut oil entirely from our diet. This is because extra virgin olive oil in particular can have many benefits for our health. Numerous studies have…


Norway, Here We Come

Commentary Norway! Land of the midnight sun, phenomenal fjords and lakes, fanatical skiing culture, and spectacular northern lights. Sounds like a delightful place. Now the Norwegian government has added a new reason to visit this region of the Scandinavian Peninsula. On Feb. 12, 2022 Norway has completely opened their borders to all tourists and lifted all travel…