New research shows how regenerative farming practices—soil-building techniques that minimize plowing, use cover crops, and plant diverse crops—affect the nutritional content of the food. Results of the preliminary experiment, which included 10 farms across the US, show that the crops from farms following soil-friendly practices for at least five years had a healthier nutritional profile…
Facing Up to the Problem of Childhood Mouth Breathing
We see it all the time on social media—pictures of small children, soundly asleep, with their mouths wide open. Some parents think it’s sweet when their little one snores. But there’s a serious side to mouth breathing and snoring in children. A growing body of scientific evidence confirms these children are heading for poor health,…
In Long Run, Antidepressants Don’t Improve Quality of Life: Study
April 22, 2022
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Millions of Americans take antidepressants to combat low moods. But a large, new study suggests that these medications over time may do little to improve overall quality of life. “We found the change in health-related quality of life to be comparable or similar between patients that used antidepressant medications and those who did not use…
How Does Exercise Guard Against Dementia? Study Reveals Clues
Exercise may help safeguard your brain as you age, and a new study suggests how this might happen. Previous research has shown that physical activity helps protect brain cells. This paper indicates it may do that through lower levels of insulin and body fat. “These results may help us to understand how physical activity affects…
Reset Ritual to Come Back to Focus
One of the most common problems when people are working is that they get caught up in busywork or distractions, and it can take hours before they find their way back to their meaningful work. Part of that is procrastination, of course, but a lot of times it’s just falling down a rabbit hole of…
Groundhog Day: How Our Thoughts Can Change Our World
“All that we are arises with our thoughts.”—Buddha It’s been hailed by business gurus, professors, psychologists, marriage counselors, and even scientists for the lessons it contains. While, at first glance, it may appear to be just another Bill Murray comedy, the movie “Groundhog Day” is filled with some surprisingly deep messages—so much so that it…
The Health Benefits of a Vacation
April 21, 2022
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C.J. is 52 years old, happily married, has two teenagers, and is a big-time TV executive. It was her annual check-up, and she was in her usual rush to get in and out. I’ve known C.J. for close to 25 years; she has been in menopause for three years and is on a low dose…
Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘A Guide to Health’
For more than twenty years past I have been paying special attention to the question of Health. While in England, I had to make my own arrangements for food and drink, and I can say, therefore, that my experience is quite reliable. I have arrived at certain definite conclusions from that experience, and I now…
2 Tips to Clean Your Washing Machine to Prevent Mildew and Remove Odors
After longtime use, a washing is prone to accumulating dirt, growing mildew, and developing bad odors. Here are 2 tips on how to clean your washing machine. Clean it Regularly and Soak it in Hot Water If you find that your laundry has lint, black stains, or does not smell good, it’s gone too long…
Are You Blow Drying Hair Correctly? 4 Tips to Lessen Damage
Does regular blow dry damage your hair? We spoke with Dr. Wan Yi Chou, the director of a dermatology clinic, who told us that some people don’t like to blow dry their hair after hair washing, as they think that letting wet hair dry naturally is healthier for their hair. But, in fact, doing this…
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