Category: Radiant Life

Why Some People Are Incapable of Saying ‘I’m Sorry’

Why is it so hard for some people to say they’re sorry? It’s remarkable how difficult these two simple words can be to say out loud. I’ve been gifted with my share of never-sorry people over the years. I say gifted because not getting the apology I craved (and thought I deserved) has forced me…


Serene Sounds May Help Older Adults Slip Into Slumber

If you’re over 60 and having trouble sleeping, listening to music before going to bed may help improve your slumber. A new study suggests that incorporating soothing music into your bedtime routine could prove beneficial for older adults battling insomnia. It offers a low-cost, non-intrusive option if you’re looking to fall asleep faster and stay…


Walking Off High Blood Sugar

Many people spend much of their day sitting, which can cause a range of health problems and worsen certain health conditions, such as Type 2 diabetes. Research shows that sitting too much can cause problems with blood sugar levels—making it even more important for those with Type 2 diabetes to get plenty of physical activity into their…


The Basic Anxiety of Life

Face it in small doses, just for a minute, just for a moment. Then let yourself run.


Why You Should Drink Moringa Tea

Moringa is a tree with a rich nutritional profile that’s native to India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. There are several different species, but the most common and widely consumed is moringa oleifera. This is sometimes referred to as “the miracle tree.” It’s also been called the “tree of life,” “mother’s milk,” “drumstick tree,” and “horseradish…


The Superfoods That Are Worth Your Money

So, what makes a food super? Not much. The bar is pretty low. Truthfully, “superfood” is little more than a term created by the food industry. But that doesn’t mean the term is completely without merit. Any food that’s earned the title of “superfood” did so because it packs a major nutritional punch that may…


Doctors More Likely to Prescribe Opioids to COVID ‘Long Haulers’

COVID survivors are at risk from a separate epidemic of opioid addiction, given the high rate of painkillers being prescribed to them, according to health experts. A new study in Nature found alarmingly high rates of opioid use among COVID survivors with lingering symptoms at Veterans Health Administration facilities. About 10 percent of COVID survivors…


Eat These Mushrooms to Live Longer

What if you could fight a host of diseases and even increase your longevity just by adding a few delicious servings of fungus to your everyday diet? Paul Stamets, renowned mycologist—that’s a mushroom expert—and TedTalk favorite, fervently believes that mushrooms can save the world. He describes fungi as “the grand molecular disassemblers of nature” due…


Teaching Virtue

When our daughter turned 4, my husband and I began to think about our choices for her education. At that time, I was part of a small mother’s co-op in the San Francisco Bay Area with women who were friends and shared my values. It was a safe environment in which we were free to…


Foods to Help Face Seasonal Allergies

As the weather warms and trees and grasses bloom, the challenges of seasonal allergies rise. The condition is called allergic rhinitis or hay fever and affects 19.2 million U.S. adults and 5.2 million children. Many doctors lean heavily on prescription drugs to alleviate symptoms. If you suffer from allergies, it’s important to understand what is…