Our parents and babysitters may have been onto something when they encouraged us to nap — even in adulthood, brief, regular napping seems to be good for you in a variety of different ways, according to recent studies. While our fast-paced society may discourage breaks and taking time to slow down, research shows the opposite…
As important as it is to comprehend the meaning of qi in order to fully understand Chinese philosophy as it pertains to health, there isn't a literal equivalent in the Western world or an easy way to explain what it represents. In the U.S. and other Western nations, qi is much like what we think of as…
Eating healthy can be a challenge. But eating healthy on a budget can seem next to impossible. Luckily, that doesn’t have to be the case, as it's surprisingly doable to maintain healthy eating on a budget if you're both informed and strategic. I’ve gathered my best tips and tricks for keeping costs down and still eating a…
Most families are all too familiar with the dreaded suppertime dance: combing through the pantry and refrigerator, hoping the ingredients for a quick, simple and nutritious meal will magically appear. I know — I’ve been there. That’s why I constantly come back to these easy dinner recipes. Because each one requires just five ingredients (not…
As Hippocrates said, "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." But if you’ve stayed at or visited someone staying at a hospital recently, you might have noticed that the cafeteria options available and patient meal plans offered weren’t exactly what you’d expect. Sadly, it seems like most of the food served in…
It’s no secret that kids can be picky eaters. If your little one eats only a handful of foods, making sure they get the healthy nutrients they need can be tough and make meal times a challenge. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of healthy snacks for kids — essentially, food that kids love, gone…
Hippocrates, the founder of modern medicine and the food is medicine concept, once said, "All disease begins in the gut." Today, more than ever, we know this is true as we hear scientists connecting disease after disease to microbiome disruption. This assault on your gut — largely triggered by eating danger foods — often leads to a…
Shingles natural treatment is a really worthwhile topic, especially when you consider that every year, one million Americans experience a shingles outbreak. In the U.S. alone, one in three people are said to be affected by shingles at some point in his or her lifetime. (1) Shingles are known for causing nerve pain, itching, fever and fluid-filled…
You've likely seen brightly orange-colored marigolds in flower or vegetable gardens many times before, but did you know that certain species of marigold flowers actually have many impressive health benefits as well? A particular species of marigold flower, Calendula officinalis (commonly just called calendula or "pot marigold"), is used to make healing herbal ointments, teas, tinctures and topical…
You may have heard a lot about the body's natural "feel-good" chemicals, but what are endorphins, exactly? These natural peptide chemicals produced in your body interact with receptors in your brain to help you feel focused, less impacted by pain and put you in a better mood. In fact, endorphins have a lot in common…
