In this blog, Sally Crowe reflects on her experiences of post-traumatic stress (PTS) after being diagnosed and treated for a rare cancer, and shares some valuable insights into what she has found can help, or hinder, recovery from this common, but little talked about, consequence of cancer. I was diagnosed and treated for a rare…
Green Tea, the Basics and the Science
Background Green, black, and oolong teas all come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis, but are prepared using different methods. To produce green tea, leaves from the plant are steamed, pan fried, and dried. Tea has been used for medicinal purposes in China and Japan for thousands of years. Green tea as a beverage or dietary supplement is…
Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Osteoarthritis
What Are Glucosamine and Chondroitin? Glucosamine and chondroitin are structural components of cartilage, the tissue that cushions the joints. Both are produced naturally in the body. They are also available as dietary supplements. Researchers have studied the effects of these supplements, individually or in combination, on osteoarthritis, a common type of arthritis that destroys cartilage…
5 Reasons to Disable Your Teen’s Smartphone
My teenager just woke up, walked into the kitchen, and said, “Mom, what day is it?” The days are running together, kids are staying up too late, we are trying to get out of our [pajamas] PJ’s before lunch, we are eating too much and not exercising enough, and everyone needs a haircut. We have…
Ask a Doctor: Avoiding COVID-19 After A Family Member Catches It
Ask a Doctor: “Someone in my family has been sick for a few days and just tested positive for COVID-19. What can I do to help myself from getting sick as well?” Your risk of becoming sick depends on many factors including your age, co-existing medical conditions, vitamin D level, and overall nutritional status. Older…
Sleep Troubles Now Linked to Cognitive Troubles Later
If you have trouble falling asleep, problems remembering or concentrating are likely to occur more than a decade later, according to new research. Trouble sleeping was the only symptom that predicted poor cognitive performance 14 years later when compared with other symptoms of insomnia, the study shows. There is growing evidence linking insomnia and cognitive impairment in…
Some People Will Follow Authority – “The Science” – to Their Doom
Commentary In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Marian Keech, a Midwestern housewife, prepared for the end of the world. For some time Marian had been dabbling in the practice of automatic writing, communicating with otherworldly beings. They told her of life on other planets. They warned her of coming times of battle, plague, and…
Satisfying Our Emotional Hunger
When it comes to our eating habits, many of us turn to food for stress relief or as a reward. But take note if your first impulse is to open the refrigerator whenever you’re stressed, upset, lonely, bored, or exhausted. If you’re an emotional eater, you may feel powerless over your food cravings. When the urge…
7 Best Foods and Supplements to Enhance Your Immune System
Hoping to improve your immune system? Look no further than these seven foods and supplements, which have been clinically proven to enhance immunity, improving your response to a variety of illnesses and infections. By adding them to your daily meals or weekly regimen, you can easily and affordably strengthen your immune response Researchers have been…
The Most Important Podcast You Can Hear About COVID-19
Commentary If you ran out to get one or more COVID jabs (and even a booster) because you were afraid of getting COVID-19, this new information is sure to rock your world. Already had COVID? If you could only listen to one podcast to get up to speed on COVD-19, you are in luck as…
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