In the United States 19 states would like to have daylight savings time stopped. But it is stuck in our political system! Understandably there seems that there are higher priorities. It seems this small issue may be a lot easier to get done! Eventually after it passes through the House of Representatives, it will then […]
In the event that you realized my July newsletter wasn’t sent, it didn’t happen. In the past I’ve written about the sarcoma my husband developed in 2014. He never had limitations or pain. It remained stable in his upper right arm until this year (2023). He had immunotherapy last year and this sarcoma was declared […]
There is a fascinating and exceedingly important area of medicine that most of us have not been exposed to at any level of medical care. We have been working with an integrative oncologist in Illinois who does chrono modulated chemo therapy. This is how I first learned about its benefits. It is much easier for […]
Visualization is a technique of using your imagination to create what you want in your life. It can help us bring more peace to our daily lives. It can be practiced anywhere and any place. With a sincere desire for improvement you can create change that works so easily you will almost think it is […]
The benefits of writing your daily thoughts in a journal can be very beneficial. Daily writing can reduce stress as well. Helping you move forward in your personal and academic growth. IMPROVES MENTAL HEALTH The act of taking pen to paper can help you relax. manage anxiety and cope with depression. For those who can […]
The nose and the mouth represent entry portals for the COVID-19 and other viral infections. Saline Nasal Irrigations (SNIs) can reduce the viral load in the nasal cavities. Oral rinse with antimicrobial agents is effective in reducing the viral load in oral fluids. The International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology is in favor of saline […]
Ulcerative colitis is a condition in which the lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum becomes inflamed. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn disease is a related condition. CAUSES The cause is unknown. People with this condition sometimes have problems with their immune system. However, it is not clear if […]
We have entered the time of year when a lot of seasonal foods are readily available. For those who have digestive problems, some of these foods can be very irritating. One digestive issue is known as GERD. Short for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Common symptoms of GERD are heartburn, a painful, burning feeling in the middle […]
Obesity affects over one-third of Americans and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and cancer. Interventional trials have consistently demonstrated that consumption of plant-based diets reduces body fat in overweight and obese subjects, even when controlling for energy intake. Nonetheless, the mechanisms underlying this effect have not been well-defined. While a variety […]
The order in which you eat your food matters, research indicates that you can consume the same foods – same calories, same total carbs, same nutrients, and have drastically different metabolic effects depending on what you eat first. Dr. Jason Fung, a nephrologist (kidney specialist) and author of several books, including “The Diabetes Code: Prevent and […]
