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Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation + How to Get Started

Apps that provide guided meditations have quickly become some of the most downloaded apps in the world. In fact, the meditation industry, largely focused on mindfulness meditation, is worth billions annually and continues to climb, ...

7 Ways to Stay Cool & Prevent Heat Stroke Symptoms

Heat stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the body can no longer cool itself. The body suffers from dehydration because it can't release internal heat into the environment, resulting in core temperatures of over 104 ...

Normal Cholesterol Levels: 7 Ways to Achieve

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, with roughly one in three Americans dying of heart disease or stroke. According to the CDC, elevated blood cholesterol is ...

How to Prevent Arteriosclerosis: Eat More (Good) Fat & Fiber

Different forms of arteriosclerosis are the primary causes of heart disease and strokes. It's a disease that progresses slowly and can start as early as childhood. Thanks to numerous studies and advancements in technology, we now ...

Symptoms of Thyroid Problems & Remedies That Help

Because the thyroid gland serves as the body’s thermostat — continuously regulating things like temperature, hunger levels and energy expenditure — symptoms of thyroid problems can affect nearly the whole body. Experts estimate there are roughly ...

Diabetes Symptoms to Be Aware Of (and 6 Natural Ways to Control)

In the U.S., diabetes — or diabetes mellitus (DM) — is full-blown epidemic, and that’s not hyperbole. According to the CDC, an estimated 29 million Americans have some form of diabetes, nearly 9 percent of ...

Survival Tactics for 2023’s Double Whammy: Extended Allergy Season & Smoke-Filled Air

This year has been particularly tough on allergy sufferers. Not only are some of us still dealing with unusually high pollen counts, but the smoky air from all the wildfires may be adding to your ...

Natural Ways to Help Deal With Adrenal Insufficiency

Adrenal insufficiency is a condition that occurs when your adrenal glands become impaired and therefore don't produce high enough levels of several important hormones. In people with adrenal insufficiency, levels of the hormones cortisol and ...

5 Steps to Naturally Treat Low Stomach Acid

Here, I'm going to talk about natural remedies for low stomach acid. The truth is, your stomach must be highly acidic to break down the food you're consuming and for proper absorption. If you have acid ...

How to Increase ‘Good’ HDL Cholesterol

It's a very common misconception that cholesterol is generally bad and high levels are always cause for serious concern. However, there is a type of cholesterol that's not only good at higher levels, but also ...