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Catecholamines and Stress Response: What You Need to Know

Hormones called catecholamines act as modulators of our stress response, also known as the "fight-or-flight response." When they circulate through the body at higher levels, this can have effects including increasing heart rate, blood pressure, ...

Not Getting Better with Treatment? Time to Target Biofilms

As an integrative, holistic physician, it's not uncommon to see complex patients who have been "failed" by conventional medicine. They’ve tried every option to address their condition, with no success. Standard drug protocols and alternative ...

An Introvert’s Guide to Sheltering at Home: 7 Things to Do to Stay Sane

In a time of social distancing and sheltering at home, you'd think that introverts are in a position to thrive. Some people are struggling with feelings of loneliness and isolation. But when the entire family ...

Top 8 Tips for Working from Home

At first glance, working remotely may seem pretty appealing. Answering emails and tuning into a conference in pajamas? All-day access to your own kitchen, bathroom and couch, all while getting paid to work may sound ...

Class IV Laser Therapy Benefits and How to Use

If you're one of millions of adults who suffers from muscle aches, joint pain and limited mobility due to inflammation, you're probably aware of just how many natural treatments are now available to help bring ...

Operant Conditioning: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Operant (or instrumental) and classical (or Pavlovian) conditioning are considered by psychologists to be the simplest forms of learning. A 2018 study published in Frontiers in Psychology states, "By way of operant conditioning, human behavior ...

What Is Eustress and Why Is It Good For You?

The term eustress was coined in the 1970s by an endocrinologist named Hans Selye, who combined the Greek prefix eu- (meaning "good") with stress. Eustress, therefore, literally means "good stress." What is "positive stress" exactly, and ...

Classical Conditioning: How It Works + Potential Benefits

In the past, some psychology experts believed that classical conditioning (CC) could explain nearly all aspects of human psychology — including our ability to learn how to communicate, cooperate with others and control our emotions. While ...

Does Vinegar Kill Germs and Mold? 7 Best Uses

Look at any homemade home cleaner recipe and you'll likely see vinegar on the list of ingredients. It's touted for its non-toxic, disinfecting effects, but many wonder if it really does the trick on touch ...

Heart Disease in Women: How to Reduce Your Risk

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, killing one person every 37 seconds. It's a health condition that doesn't discriminate, affecting the lives of men, women, and people of most racial and ...