A new Australian study, published in Nature Communications, provides insight into how kids’ immune systems respond to infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It’s the first study, to my knowledge, that directly compares children and adults with mild COVID-19. Children are less likely to become infected, and when they are, they are more likely…
The Benefits of Red and Near-Infrared Light Therapy
In this interview, Ari Whitten, author of “The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy,” reviews the mechanics and basic benefits of red light and infrared light. Whitten, who has a degree in kinesiology, exercise science, and movement science, has studied natural health, fitness, and nutrition for more than 20 years. Light as Nutrition Red and…
Tests to Assess Your Risk for Heart Disease
So you’ve recently been diagnosed with a heart condition or have a family history of heart disease. Perhaps you’re wondering what you can do about it, and how to track improvements and manage risk. And if you weren’t, hopefully you are now. Cardiovascular illness is the leading cause of death in the United States, with…
Mom With ‘Incurable’ Breast Cancer Opts for Alternative Treatments, Sees Tumor Shrink
A UK mother battling “incurable” breast cancer has turned to alternative therapies for relief. And it has shown some success. Since introducing vitamins, cannabis CBD oil, mistletoe injections, and a strict vegan diet into her regimen, she has seen her tumor recede. Holly Sherris, from Ingleby Barwick in North Yorkshire, hopes for as much time…
This ‘Deadly Carrot’ Has Major Antiviral Treatment Potential
Researchers from the UK’s University of Nottingham revealed that an experimental cancer drug showed promising lab results against viral infections, and specifically against COVID-19.(1) News about how to control or combat the SARS-CoV-2 virus has overtaken media outlets and public debate, to the detriment of addressing other public health issues. For example, during 2020 the…
Headaches: 3 Tips on How to Get Rid of Them
Everyone experiences headaches. From dull throbbing dehydration headaches to incapacitating migraines, a sore head is an extremely common complaint. This is perhaps especially true at the moment. COVID-19 can cause them, as can sitting at desks for too long, and not getting out of the house enough. When headaches strike, many people’s reaction is to reach…
Lack of Sleep Makes it Harder to Stop Unpleasant Thoughts
Feeling more stressed than usual? If so, getting enough sleep is essential for keeping unwanted thoughts from hijacking your mind. Insufficient sleep can significantly reduce your ability to keep unwanted thoughts at bay, according to a study out of the United Kingdom. In a collaborative effort, researchers from the department of psychology at the University…
Connect With the Sun to Combat Depression
If winter has left you feeling drained and down, the pending spring makes this an opportune time to recharge. Like nearly all living things, you are bound to the sun in a special biochemical relationship that extends from your immune system, to what you eat, to how you feel through the cycle of the seasons….
Napping Your Way to Success
If there are any upsides to the lockdown conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the chance to adopt a siesta culture has to be counted among them. North Americans take a grim pride in not getting enough sleep, but in our pursuit of productivity, we may be sacrificing our best selves. Research suggests staying awake to…
Are Digital Pills in Your Future?
In November 2017, the FDA approved the digital pill Abilify MyCite to treat schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder(1); a one-month supply costs $1,500, well out of range of affordability for many suffering from schizophrenia(2). The pill includes a digital sensor that reacts with stomach acid when taken, sending a signal to a patch worn by…
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