Someone I know shared that they came back from a meditation retreat excited about the meaningful possibilities they had envisioned on the retreat—new projects, opportunities, and important stuff they wanted to create. It’s so incredible to be excited about meaningful possibilities! And then they got home, and there were piles of tasks, emails, and messages…
The Beginning of Autumn: East Versus West
A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…
Acne Breakout Location Corresponds to Other Health Conditions—Here’s What to Know
In Western medicine, acne is considered a skin condition where the pores of the skin become blocked by hair, sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells. Traditional Chinese medicine looks deeper at the root cause of the skin condition: an experienced Chinese traditional medicine practitioner can identify the underlying internal organ issues by looking at the…
How Many Steps a Day (and How Fast) to Lengthen Your Life?
There’s an easy way to reduce your risk for dementia, heart disease, and cancer: Start walking. Getting in those recommended 10,000 steps a day makes a real difference, new research affirms, but even fewer will pay big dividends. No matter how many you log, however, step up your pace for the biggest benefit. For every 2,000…
Inadequate Government Water Safety Standards Are Allowing Toxins in Public Water
Commentary We take it for granted. We turn on the kitchen or bathroom faucets in our homes and offices with every expectation that the water we receive is uncontaminated and not dangerous to our health. Unfortunately, pure water has become extinct. In this day and age, we cannot assume that water is pollutant-free—regardless of the…
Is This Ubiquitous Toxic Metal Lowering Men’s Sperm Counts?
Does aluminum, a toxic metal that has become so common it can found in things we eat and use everyday, have an impact on sperm count? Does it contribute to low sperm production among other ailments? Falling sperm counts and rising infertility are phenomena that have been observed for decades in the developed world. Today,…
All the Health Benefits of Lentils You Should Know
If you’re looking to eat healthier, lentils should be one of the top foods in your meal plan — and, fortunately, learning how to cook lentils isn’t too complicated. Packed with vitamins, protein and a whole lot of fiber, lentils have nutritional benefits (similar to the health benefits of beans) to cover all of your…
How to Boost Your Heart With 5 Simple Workouts
It is no secret that working out is good for our health. Exercising not only optimizes body functioning and delays aging and degeneration but also improves our quality of life and illnesses. However, this is not to say that as long as you exercise, you can improve your disease. If someone has heart disease and…
Tips and Resources That Can Help You to Avoid Falls
For many older adults, preventing a fall can add years to their lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults in the United States. About 1 in 4 adults aged 65 or older falls each year. Falls can cause serious injuries such as hip…
Strategies for Child and Family Mental Health
The past two years have been far from normal for children and families. As households prepare for back-to-school, there can be some apprehension about what the year will bring. Our research has shown that children, teens, and parents have struggled in regard to mental health during the pandemic, where higher levels of pandemic-related stress corresponded…
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