Has anyone ever told you, "You're so pitta?" Not sure what it means? Pitta is one of three main "doshas" in Ayurveda. In a way, it's kind of like an ancient system of understanding (and working with) your body and personality type. If Ayurveda medicine is new to you, you're not alone. But this 5,000-year-old…
Thyroid problems can affect anyone of any age from infancy to the latest years of life. According to the American Thyroid Association, over 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition at some point. Currently, an estimated 20 million Americans have a form of thyroid disease and as many as 60 percent of those…
Perhaps most well-known as a central ingredient in soda bread and rye, caraway seeds are a powerful spice that bring a mix of flavor, aroma and health benefits to the table. In addition to being high in disease-fighting antioxidants, emerging evidence also shows that caraway seeds may promote healthy digestion, increase weight loss and help…
Have you ever scraped your knee on pavement? If your answer is "yes," then you've already experienced an abrasion. A classic "skinned knee" often experienced by kids as well as adults is one of the most common or well-known forms of an abrasion. Abrasions are typically painful and bleed right away, but as with all…
Flu brain is a thing. And this season especially, everyone's trying to avoid it. And no, you aren't imagining it. People really are throwing you side-eye when you cough, sneeze or sniffle in public. Nobody wants the flu. You likely know the symptoms all too well. But did you ever wonder what havoc these viruses…
Cuts and scrapes are common wounds most of us experience here and there, but do you know the natural ways to make these wounds heal well and fast? Most minor wounds are harmless and go away after a matter of days, but sometimes they can become infected, which is why it’s important to promote healing…
Thinking of visiting your dermatologist for a chemical peel? Then you're probably wondering if there's actually any evidence that a chemical peels is good for your skin, or if peels are really just a waste of money and a bunch of hype. Starting in the mid 1990s, chemical peels were one of the most common…
Ever wonder, "What does magnesium do?" An abundant element on our planet, magnesium is also present in every organ in the human body. In fact, it's considered a vital mineral for over 300 biochemical reactions that regulate our health and wellness. Unfortunately, many of us simply don't get enough magnesium in our bodies to the point that…
With every holiday gift you give, you have the power to transform a person's life for the better — and create positive ripple effects around the world. Since wellness means different things to different people — maybe it's a solid night's sleep, clean beauty products or exercise gear they'll actually want to use — I put together this…
The goal of comfort care, another way to describe medical care for the dying or seriously ill, is to help honor the wishes of the patient. Caring for the dying during the end-of-life stage commonly involves a combination of medical, social, emotional, spiritual and practical support. Doctors, nurses, social workers, nutritionists, aids and spiritual advisers can all…
