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Catering to readers seeking insights on adopting healthier habits for their physical and mental well-being, this section offers practical advice on exercise, fitness, heart health, nutrition, and other facets of personal wellness. From tips on movement and diet to in-depth discussions about cardiovascular health and the mind-body connection, the goal is to provide a well-rounded perspective on taking an informed, holistic approach to one's health.

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Six Health Monitoring Devices to Have at Home
Diseases & Conditions

Six Health Monitoring Devices to Have at Home

Andrea Chymiy, MD, MPH | April 15, 2021

You’re more likely to meet virtually with your doctor than ever before. In these COVID times, six home health devices to provide specific data to your doctor.

Why Everyone Should Eat Mushrooms—Sarah Hiner Talks to Christopher Hobbs, PhD, LAc
Nutrition

Why Everyone Should Eat Mushrooms—Sarah Hiner Talks to Christopher Hobbs, PhD, LAc

Dr. Christoper Hobbs | April 14, 2021

Mushrooms have remarkable medicinal powers. Christopher Hobbs, PhD, joins Sarah Hiner to explain how they help fight viruses, cancer, diabetes and…

Mistakes Parents Make When Feeding Their Kids—Sarah Hiner Talks to Nicole Avena, PhD
Nutrition

Mistakes Parents Make When Feeding Their Kids—Sarah Hiner Talks to Nicole Avena, PhD

Nicole Avena, PhD | April 7, 2021

Kids’ bad eating habits set them up for lifelong health problems. Nutrition expert Nicole Avena, PhD, joins Sarah Hiner to share what parents can do.

From Gross to Great In Just One Hour
Common Threads

From Gross to Great In Just One Hour

Sarah Hiner | April 1, 2021

Mushrooms’ healing powers are far superior to most anything in nature…they prevent and treat cancer, heart disease, diabetes and all types of infections.

Mediterranean Diet Beats Low-Fat Diet for Heart Attack Patients
Heart Attack

Mediterranean Diet Beats Low-Fat Diet for Heart Attack Patients

March 29, 2021

In patients who’ve had a heart attack, a Mediterranean diet was much better than a low-fat diet at reducing risk for another heart attack. The study…

Tryptophan Shows Potential to Relieve Celiac Disease
Diseases & Conditions

Tryptophan Shows Potential to Relieve Celiac Disease

March 26, 2021

For people with celiac disease, tryptophan combined with probiotics may improve their intestinal healing and response to a gluten-free diet.

Bee Venom Injections Relieve Knee Osteoarthritis

Bee Venom Injections Relieve Knee Osteoarthritis

March 26, 2021

Injecting honey bee venom into the knee improves osteoarthritis pain and disability, according to recent research. Read on for the details…

Cognitive Decline Can Be a Sign of Too Much Ear Wax

Cognitive Decline Can Be a Sign of Too Much Ear Wax

Jackie L. Clark, PhD | March 24, 2021

Clear your ears—the right way—to prevent cognitive decline

A Chinese Herb May Reduce the Risk of Colon Polyps
Cancer

A Chinese Herb May Reduce the Risk of Colon Polyps

March 23, 2021

A Chinese herb reduced the risk of precancerous colon polyps from returning, according to a new study.

Extra Heartbeats (PVCs) Cured Naturally
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Extra Heartbeats (PVCs) Cured Naturally

Andrew Rubman, ND | March 13, 2021

Blair had a recurrent heart arrhythmia since childhood, diagnosed in her 40’s as PVCs. When the condition suddenly grew worse, here’s how we solved it without drugs or ablation.

Finding Hormone Harmony During Perimenopause—And Beyond
Natural Healing Secrets for Women

Finding Hormone Harmony During Perimenopause—And Beyond

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | March 6, 2021

Perimenopause, preceding when menstruation stops, can cause heart palpitations, brittle nails, sleep disturbances, memory problems, and achy joints. Here’s help.

A Novel Way to Predict Heart Failure Prognosis

A Novel Way to Predict Heart Failure Prognosis

February 24, 2021

It’s difficult to predict the prognosis for a person with heart failure, but new research shows that pupil size can give valuable clues. Study results…

How to Stay Awake When Your Body Says Sleep
Sleep

How to Stay Awake When Your Body Says Sleep

February 18, 2021

It never fails…as soon as I sit down on the couch to watch a movie with my family, I invariably fall asleep.

Natural Cure for an Abnormal Pap Smear
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Natural Cure for an Abnormal Pap Smear

Andrew Rubman, ND | February 13, 2021

An abnormal Pap smear could simply be inflammation or could be pre-cancerous. This natural treatment yielded a clean retest at the three-month follow-up.

Why We Sigh
Wellness

Why We Sigh

February 1, 2021

What is the point of sighing—those sudden, deep, audible exhalations? And what do you do if you live with a heavy sigh-er—or if you do it? A neurobiologist and a psychologist explain…