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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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What Does It Mean to Be on a Ventilator?
What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You

What Does It Mean to Be on a Ventilator?

David Sherer, MD | April 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised fears about being on a ventilator. Here’s what it means…plus tips should that unlikely but daunting prospect arise.

The Lowdown on Laxatives
Digestive

The Lowdown on Laxatives

Joshua Levitt, ND | April 12, 2020

From Miralax to Dulcolax to Metamucil and Peppermint Oil…how to tell what’s best to treat your constipation.

Natural Ways to Relieve Shingles Pain

Natural Ways to Relieve Shingles Pain

Andrew Rubman, ND | March 30, 2020

If you develop shingles, the pain can be excruciating. But powerful prescription drugs aren’t the only option. Read on for the best natural therapies…

Is Your Voice Shaky and Weak? Here’s the Checkup You Need
Aging

Is Your Voice Shaky and Weak? Here’s the Checkup You Need

Lesley Childs, MD | March 30, 2020

If your voice is weak or shaky, the right check-up will identify the cause—and the best therapies to make your voice strong again…

For the Healthiest Diet, Here Are the Must-Have Foods
Nutrition

For the Healthiest Diet, Here Are the Must-Have Foods

Michael Greger, MD, FACLM | March 26, 2020

You know that a healthy diet includes plenty of fruits and veggies. But which ones give you the biggest nutritional boost? Read on for answers…

7 New Treatments for Migraines Just Released—Sarah Hiner Talks to Alexander Mauskop, MD

7 New Treatments for Migraines Just Released—Sarah Hiner Talks to Alexander Mauskop, MD

Alexander Mauskop, MD | March 5, 2020

Dr. Alexander Mauskop, director and founder of the New York Headache Center and one of the leading researchers in the field of headaches for more 30 years.

Why The Rocky Mountains Are My Happy Place
Common Threads

Why The Rocky Mountains Are My Happy Place

Sarah Hiner | March 5, 2020

Millions of dollars are spent a year on antidepressants, and yet time in nature fuels all of those “happy hormones.” The mountains are my happy place… where is yours?

Bye, Bye Baker’s Cyst: No Cortisone, Drugs or Knee Surgery
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Bye, Bye Baker’s Cyst: No Cortisone, Drugs or Knee Surgery

Andrew Rubman, ND | February 15, 2020

The patient’s “rheumatic” knee grew a painful cyst. Dr. Rubman found the real cause (diet—not arthritis) and healed the cyst with natural treatments.

The Pros and Cons of Chiropractic Care
Natural Healing Secrets for Women

The Pros and Cons of Chiropractic Care

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | February 8, 2020

Is chiropractic care right for you, or is there a better approach to healing musculoskeletal pain? And what should you do when an injury happens?

Tackling the Complicated Relationship Between Food, Hormones and Disease – with Dr. Neal Barnard
Nutrition

Tackling the Complicated Relationship Between Food, Hormones and Disease – with Dr. Neal Barnard

Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC | January 31, 2020

In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator podcast, we asked Dr. Barnard to dive into the complicated world of hormones—and more specifically, to explain how what we eat dramatically affects our hormones, helping to both cause and cure disease.

The Business of Medicine: A Doctor Speaks the Truth
At the Heart of It All

The Business of Medicine: A Doctor Speaks the Truth

Suzanne Steinbaum | January 25, 2020

Hospitals have changed from simply caretaking facilities that take care of people to money makers focused on maximizing billing and the bottom line.

Postprandial Hypotension: When Eating Makes You Dizzy

Postprandial Hypotension: When Eating Makes You Dizzy

David L. Katz, MD, MPH | January 24, 2020

Feeling faint or dizzy after eating might be caused by postprandial hypotension, a common condition among older adults. Here’s what you can do about it.

Your Best New Year’s Resolution? Go Against the Grain
What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You

Your Best New Year’s Resolution? Go Against the Grain

David Sherer, MD | January 1, 2020

Many people make New Year’s resolutions that are broken by Valentine’s Day. But, if you plan to keep one resolution, let it be this…

My Favorite, Go-To Recipes
Eat Like Margie

My Favorite, Go-To Recipes

Margie Abrams | December 25, 2019

Easy, flexible and proven-delicious ideas for breakfast, soup, sides, mains and 10-minute desserts. All free from gluten, eggs, dairy and cane sugar.

Is Prednisone Causing My Weight Gain?

Is Prednisone Causing My Weight Gain?

December 11, 2019

Prednisone is often used to treat pain and other conditions, but it can lead to a range of side effects. Here, the potential harms to watch out for...