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The Emotional Toll of 2020

Though 2020 has become the scapegoat—or even punchline— at seemingly every misfortune that has occurred this year, the weight of the emotional, mental, and physical toll has been heavy for people throughout the world.

REMEMBER the ‘Resolve' in Resolution Before Setting New Goals THIS NEW YEAR

Several years ago, my son Gabriel was brainstorming ways to make money.

MAN'S best friend?

10 Lessons WE CAN LEARN FROM DOGS

HOW TO PREVENT AND TREAT DRY, Chapped Lips

For many people, winter skin probably conjures up images of dry, cracked hands, flaky skin, and windburn. However, the lips can be affected too.

FIVE TIPS FOR STAYING FIT WHILE QUARANTINED

Navigating life in COVID is emotionally and physically exhausting. Quarantine is hard. Full stop.

5 Tips TO MAKE THIS THE YEAR TO LOSE WEIGHT

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), even a modest weight loss of 5 to 10 pounds of your total body weight is likely to produce health benefits.

4 EXPERT TIPS FOR Men to Age Gracefully

We all want to believe that we get better with age, but growing older can often make a man feel more like a broken-down beater than a classic car. Luckily, it is possible to handle the process with strength and integrity. Try a modern approach to aging gracefully with these four steps,” says Dr. Spar.

10 Science-Backed Steps to Eat Less and Weigh Less with “Whole Person”

Could nourishing ourselves multi-dimensionally — physically, emotionally, spiritually and socially — give us the scientifically sound nourishment we need to lose weight and keep it off?

What It's Like To Treat Opioid Addiction in Appalachia

Psychiatrist Sally Satel on her eye-opening year at a clinic in Ironton, Ohio.

A Crisis With No End in Sight

The opioid epidemic has worsened with Covid as overdoses reach new highs

Ginseng the “ALL-HEALING MAN ROOT.”

Ginseng is one of the most popular herbs worldwide. It has been used as an herbal remedy in Asia for more than 5000 years. In many countries, it has been used in traditional medicine. and as a nutritional supplement that improves the well-being and quality of life and promotes longevity. In TCM it is renowned for restoring the yin and yang. There are over 8000 studies concerning Korean Red Ginseng in PubMed, indicating the significant interest it has generated.

HEALTHY GUT FUNCTION CAN BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Healthy gut function can help improve and boost your immune system. It is your gut that helps to improve your body’s ability to fight infections. Our localized immune system is where 80% of your immune system is.

HOW SOCIAL DISTANCING Has Become the “Silent Pandemic”

We’ve been living in the wake of COVID-19 for nearly a year, and enduring a number of unfamiliar stressors that are causing anxieties to stay elevated. Whether you’re fearful of catching the virus; missing out on upcoming activities and milestones; or struggling with the economic toll the pandemic has had on us both individually and collectively, there are things you can proactively do to make life better.

Discovering Whole Person INTEGRATIVE EATING

The idea to explore a multidimensional, ancient-food-wisdom approach to food and eating had its genesis in New Delhi, India, where my co-author and husband, behavioral scientist Larry Scherwitz, Ph.D., had been invited to present at the First International Conference on Lifestyle and Health. While there, I had the opportunity to interview clinical cardiologist Dr. K. L. Chopra—father and mentor of Deepak Chopra, M.D., who is an integrative medicine and personal-transformation pioneer—about a magazine article I was intending to write on yoga and diet.

IN SEASON Chickpeas (GARBANZO BEANS)

Chickpeas appear in early recordings in Turkey well over 5000 years ago. India produces the most chickpeas worldwide but they are grown in more than 50 countries. An excellent source of carbohydrates, protein, fiber, B vitamins, and some minerals, they are a nutritious staple of many diets. The name chickpea comes from the Latin word cancer, referring to the plant family of legumes, Fabaceae. It is also known by its popular Spanish-derived name, the garbanzo bean. Kidney beans, black beans, lima beans, and peanuts are other familiar foods found in this legume family.

8 SUPERSMART SUPERFOODS Your Kids Will Love

Having trouble getting your kids to eat healthily? When you package these superfood hits into your kid’s menu you can be sure you are giving them the nutrients they need and show them great nutrition is just around the corner!

Living Too Clean WHAT PROBIOTICS Can Do During the Current Pandemic

We are living in extraordinary times. The pandemic has prompted essential changes in our hygiene routines like social distancing, mask-wearing, and handwashing, but could implementing all of these microbe-phobic practices trigger other health problems? The hyper-clean living efforts we’re implementing to protect ourselves from COVID-19 could be making our body’s natural immune system weaker and also set us up for long-term health problems.

Aged Garlic Extract a True Contender for Heart Health

While fish oil supplements are often touted first for heart health, research has shown a surprising and robust benefit of garlic therapy. Whether in your favorite Italian dish or taken as a dietary supplement, garlic has some very important preventative and healing benefits that cannot be ignored for heart health.

4 TIPS FOR IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH during quarantine

HEALTH NEWS & TIPS

Lift Your Own Spirits

We all feel down now and then, especially lately. These techniques can help you bounce back.

When Man's Best Friend Is Also the Best Medicine

The powerful bond between humans and their pets has always been easily recognizable. Still, every year when we put together the Pets & Your Health edition of Central Florida Health News, we find stories of courage and understanding so strong we can’t help but be inspired.

POP QUIZ!

Pet Allergies? Get the Facts on the Best Way to Cope

HEALING PAWS

A Service Canine, A Veteran, and the Journey Back From the Edge

On Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals and Freelancers

If you watch a service animal with their human, there is a higher level of nonverbal communication taking place. The training that enables and facilitates that level of connection often takes years of training.

Cook Up the Good Stuff for Your Pup

You look down at the floor, and the little guy looks back at you, expectantly. The unspoken message transferred from his eyes to yours: “It’s dinnertime, right?”

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Eye

Sleep apnea is a common but often undiagnosed disorder that has potentially serious general and eye health consequences. Approximately 25% of men and 10% of women are affected, but unfortunately, 80% of these are undiagnosed. High rates of undiagnosed patients may be due to the fact that the best test, a polysomnography sleep study, is inconvenient for the patients and can be very costly as it requires overnight monitoring of your breathing and other body functions during sleep while at a sleep center.

SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION

Dr. Haight Dispels COVID-19 Myths and Explains Why He Trusts Vaccine

March Is National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month and the Florida Department of Health in Polk County is bringing awareness to the importance of a nutritious, healthy lifestyle.

BATTLING OBESITY

Lakeland Regional Health Unveils New Weight Loss Institute

Natural Rx for Covid Long-Haulers

Around 10 percent of Covid patients continue to experience symptoms long after they’ve beaten the infection. Here’s what you need to know about these lingering issues.