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We Tried Dopamine Fasting, and It Helped Us Appreciate the Present
Yoga Journal

We Tried Dopamine Fasting, and It Helped Us Appreciate the Present

Amid a pandemic, it’s traveling at warp speed.

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6 mins  |
September - October 2020
Is Partner Yoga the New Couples Therapy?
Yoga Journal

Is Partner Yoga the New Couples Therapy?

No pair is immune to the challenges of coupledom. While counseling may be the typical go-to resource for guidance, some counselors with yoga backgrounds are taking sessions to the mat, encouraging people to bolster their relationships with asana, pranayama, and meditation through partner yoga therapy.

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3 mins  |
September - October 2020
Alternative Medicine

COVID-19: The Link Between Low Vitamin D and a Weak Immune System

In this time of heightened fear around COVID-19, it is important to do all one can to minimize exposure and improve your overall immune health.

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3 mins  |
Summer 2020
Praise for the Pomegranate
Alternative Medicine

Praise for the Pomegranate

The ancient fruit with modern influence

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4 mins  |
Summer 2020
The Connection Between Stress, Gut Health and Autoimmunity
Alternative Medicine

The Connection Between Stress, Gut Health and Autoimmunity

Your immune system is a complex defense structure. Research has come a long way in understanding many of the mysteries surrounding autoimmunity and the 100-plus diseases that fall under its umbrella.

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3 mins  |
Summer 2020
Alternative Medicine

The Root of Skin Issues

TREATING PROBLEMS AND SENSITIVITIES FROM THE INSIDE OUT

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10 mins  |
Summer 2020
FOUR KEY MINERALS for a Healthy Life
Alternative Medicine

FOUR KEY MINERALS for a Healthy Life

Mineral needs can vary dramatically from one person to the next depending upon what you eat, how active you are, your life stage, and family health history. A woman of childbearing age may need to pay more attention to iron, for example, while a perimenopausal mom may need to get extra calcium.

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5 mins  |
Summer 2020
Drink Your Breakfast
Alternative Medicine

Drink Your Breakfast

If you want to inspire your family to make better breakfast choices, you’ve come to the right place.

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Summer 2020
Alternative Medicine

A Long, Healthy Life

MEANS MAKING THE RIGHT DECISIONS NOW

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3 mins  |
Summer 2020
We Are Allowed to Be Irritated
Natural Solutions

We Are Allowed to Be Irritated

Winter is over. Birds, squirrels, foxes, and groundhogs are scurrying around my backyard as nature once again expands.

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4 mins  |
Summer 2020
16 FITNESS MYTHS
Natural Solutions

16 FITNESS MYTHS

16 FITNESS MYTHS

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Summer 2020
Summer Sun
Natural Solutions

Summer Sun

WHAT TO WEAR TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE SUN

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Summer 2020
The Hidden Pathway in the Brain from Stress to Joy
Natural Solutions

The Hidden Pathway in the Brain from Stress to Joy

The emotional brain is the ultimate nurturer. Its role is to save us from stress and return us to a state of optimal wellbeing – joy. How can we tap into our natural drives to get from stress to joy? It takes using emotional tools as the resilience pathways reside in the emotional brain.

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5 mins  |
Summer 2020
Top 10 Secrets TO HAPPINESS AND CONTENTMENT
Natural Solutions

Top 10 Secrets TO HAPPINESS AND CONTENTMENT

There is no true answer to this question that is simple and short. Northwest Vista College Professor and Author Don Lucas, Ph.D, shares what psychological science has revealed as being the 10 secrets to happiness.

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6 mins  |
Summer 2020
The Stress Impact of COVID-19
Natural Solutions

The Stress Impact of COVID-19

5 Ways To Cope And Protect Your Health

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3 mins  |
Summer 2020
MAKE EXERCISE A WALK IN THE PARK
Natural Solutions

MAKE EXERCISE A WALK IN THE PARK

As the weather warms up in most parts of the country, you are likely looking forward to getting out and walking your pup.

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Summer 2020
KEEP SUMMER SOUND WITH THESE SUPPLEMENTS
Natural Solutions

KEEP SUMMER SOUND WITH THESE SUPPLEMENTS

After many weeks of staying at home, the effects of stress, inactivity, and indulging in comfort foods may be taking a toll on your health.

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Summer 2020
4 TIPS FOR FITNESS WHILE QUARANTINED
Natural Solutions

4 TIPS FOR FITNESS WHILE QUARANTINED

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is hard at the best of times, and a global pandemic is anything but the best of times.

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Summer 2020
10 ways to stay healthy while under quarantine
Natural Solutions

10 ways to stay healthy while under quarantine

10 ways to stay healthy while under quarantine

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Summer 2020
Natural Solutions

REDUCE GUM DISEASE WITH These Critical Nutrients

If your dentist or dental hygienist has told you that you have gum disease, or that you’re at risk for developing it, you’re not alone. Various studies estimate that more than 90 percent of the U.S. population suffers from chronic, ordinary gingivitis.

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April 2020
Natural Solutions

IT'S ALL CONNECTED: THE GUT-BRAIN AXIS

Your gut, your microbiome (the trillions of bacteria in your colon), and your brain are closely connected through your vagus nerve. The gut-brain axis is basically an endless three-way call, with messages constantly going back and forth.

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4 mins  |
April 2020
BRAIN BOOSTER SHOWS PROMISE
Natural Solutions

BRAIN BOOSTER SHOWS PROMISE

Interest in brain health has been on the rise in recent years as both the prevalence and awareness of neurocognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s Disease have increased. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 10 percent of Americans age 65 or older (5.6 million people) have Alzheimer’s Disease. Equally if not more alarming, that percentage increases significantly with age. It is estimated that nearly a third (32 percent) of individuals 85 or older is living with Alzheimer’s.

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April 2020
5 Top Botanicals for Treating Problem Skin
Natural Solutions

5 Top Botanicals for Treating Problem Skin

Over-the-counter treatments for chronic skin disorders like acne, dandruff and eczema frequently deliver limited relief. One reason is that most of these products are formulated with a single active ingredient that targets only one underlying cause of a given condition, leaving the others (and there are always others) to carry on without therapeutic intervention.

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4 mins  |
April 2020
5 Tips to Managing Life in Midst of the Coronavirus Outbreak
Natural Solutions

5 Tips to Managing Life in Midst of the Coronavirus Outbreak

Unfortunately, the coronavirus strain is already being categorized as “an epidemic of panic,” despite the fact, that the risk of contracting this contingent remains low compared to the flu we continuously battle.

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4 mins  |
April 2020
TEN TIPS TO CARE FOR YOURSELF - WHILE CARING FOR SOMEONE ELSE
Alternative Medicine

TEN TIPS TO CARE FOR YOURSELF - WHILE CARING FOR SOMEONE ELSE

When giving your all in the sacred role of caring for a loved one, an essential piece is often missing from the equation: YOU! You cannot stop living your life. It will not be good for you, and it will certainly not be good for your loved one. The moment you feel trapped, a host of other negative qualities and unhealthy emotions—resentment, anger, impatience, irritability— will begin to creep in.

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8 mins  |
March/April 2020
Natural Solutions

5 Health Benefits of Our Green Spaces

As you get outside this spring, have you ever considered how our green spaces contribute to our health? Studies show that green space and landscaping contribute to health, happiness, and intellect.

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3 mins  |
April 2020
UNDERSTANDING AND OVERCOMING THE EFFECTS OF MOLD TOXICITY AND BIOTOXIN ILLNESS
Alternative Medicine

UNDERSTANDING AND OVERCOMING THE EFFECTS OF MOLD TOXICITY AND BIOTOXIN ILLNESS

Did you know that it only takes 24 hours for harmful molds to develop in a moisture-impaired environment? According to a study by the Federal Facilities Council, 43 percent of the buildings tested showed signs of water damage. That means in a single day, your home could potentially endanger you with the risk of mold toxicity and biotoxin illness.

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4 mins  |
March/April 2020
T. TIME?
Alternative Medicine

T. TIME?

You hear a lot of buzz nowadays about low testosterone, now known colloquially as “low T.” Lots of guys assume they have low T because their symptoms appear to match the condition. They’re tired. Their libido is in the toilet. They’re worried about brain fog.

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4 mins  |
March/April 2020
PRODUCT PICKS
Alternative Medicine

PRODUCT PICKS

NEW STUDY FINDS KYOLIC® AGED GARLIC EXTRACT™ IMPROVES MICROCIRCULATION TO IMPROVE WOUND HEALING IN AT-RISK PATIENTS

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March/April 2020
Is it Hemp or Marijuana?
Alternative Medicine

Is it Hemp or Marijuana?

The legal cannabis industry continues to expand around the world with major contribution to the market coming from continuous legislative victories in North America and Europe. In particular, legalization of medical cannabis and decriminalization in some countries has led to a significant decrease in black-market activity, as people are shifting to legally purchasing cannabis for medical as well as recreational use.

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1 min  |
March/April 2020