571 archives found in "Wellness and Mental Health"

Decades of study and countless books have gone into exploring Omega-3 and the role it plays in our physical and mental health. Here are Seven Essential Facts about this ESSENTIAL substance. 1. Omega-3 is called “essential” because it’s necessary for our health, but we cannot make [...]

Roast Chicken with Lemon and Garlic Juices Technique: Roast Tools: Chef’s knife, roasting pan Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 55 to 60 minutes Standing time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 When chicken is well roasted, its tender, herb-infused succulence is addictive and appropriate for any [...]

Yes, we are aging. Every day. That’s a simple fact of life. But we’re also living longer than ever before and we have a remarkable opportunity to enjoy our longevity by making good choices and paying attention to the role of healthy cognitive function in our overall ability to [...]

Virtual Reality Nature Scenes Help Pain (KEYT-ABC, 12/21/2016)Views of nature have been shown to lower stress levels in children, and kids love new tech. So do their parents. Thus, our pilot program: with a growing deficit of nature exposure with greater urbanization, and a greater awareness of the [...]

It’s easy to overlook herbs and spices for their digestive benefits, but there are two you might consider trying: ginger, which is known to ease nausea (Dramamine even has a natural formula made from ginger), and cumin, which can benefit digestion. Here’s a little more information [...]

You’ve just enjoyed a southwest burrito at your favorite restaurant. Now, you’re feeling as if someone has lit a fire in your upper abdomen and the flames are reaching up your throat. That’s acid reflux. It’s triggered when stomach acid backs up into your food pipe (the [...]

Four out of five in the U.S. now lives in cities, versus less than half just 100 years ago. Mega-cities are booming worldwide (Tokyo 38 million, Delhi 25 million, Shanghai 23 million).  Plant and animal life can be scarce. Living in urban canyons with too little exposure to the [...]

Around the world, people enjoy the health benefits of lentils, part of a group of proteins known as pulses, which also includes beans, peas, chickpeas. Naturally gluten-free, lentils are rich in dietary fiber, protein, calcium, potassium, zinc, and iron. They help lower cholesterol and are a great [...]

If you’ve been diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus (DM), or even pre-diabetes, don’t take it lightly. Follow treatment plans and lifestyle recommendations. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to many complications such as heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower-extremity [...]

Antibiotic resistance is a real disease and it’s one of our own making. Why there should be flesh-eating bacteria that cannot be controlled with antibiotics, in an era where robots perform surgery, is hard to understand. Yet by recognizing what many–even many doctors–still believe [...]