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by Wellness Editor Cholesterol is a necessary component to good health. Your body uses it during digestion, hormone production, and proper cell function. Because high cholesterol levels in the blood can lead to cardiovascular disease and stroke, dietary cholesterol has long held a bad reputation.While current government dietary guidelines still recommend eating a diet low in cholesterol, newer research suggests dietary... 8/24/2023 4:00:00 AM
by RJ Spina Many of us face a debilitating, sometimes years-long, and possibly even life-threatening health challenge. For some of us, we are in the eye of that storm right now. The health crisis can be mental, emotional, physical, or even spiritual. The diagnosis itself nor the symptoms are of no real import. What is of paramount importance is that only the truth heals. Here are seven ways to tangibly tap into... 8/21/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Darren Starwynn What would “expanded living”, or living your life fully, look and feel like to you? When I’ve asked that question, I’ve heard answers like these: “I’d be experiencing more joy and spontaneity, doing more of what I really love to do” “I would be having lots of love and closeness” “I’d be sharing my creative or spiritual gifts with others, bringing more beauty and healing into the world” Statistics show,... 8/20/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Judith Finlayson You probably recognize the term “superfoods.” These nutritious whole foods are thought to be exceptionally beneficial for your health. Examples include kale, often touted as “the new beef” for its hefty iron content, or acai berries, usually hyped as an antioxidant powerhouse. For sure these edibles are low in calories and nutrient-rich, providing plenty of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. But... 8/18/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Beth Feldman Transparent communication is the key to a successful relationship, whether it’s an intimate relationship, a parent/child relationship, a friendship or even a work relationship. Transparent communication means energizing your inner voice and listening closely to it. It means putting your thoughts and feelings into words, with reasonable concern about being direct, respectful and clear. Importantly,... 8/15/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Chani We, as a nation, have a sweet tooth. But we know that sugar is making us fat and very unhealthy. Luckily, we have other ways to sweeten things. Let's talk about our "sugarless" options, what we should be using and what we need to ditch!The bad:High fructose corn syrupAgave nectarSaccharin AspartameSucraloseThe first two we will talk about are high fructose corn syrup and agave nectar. I know you aren't... 8/13/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Margaret Rutherford You get divorced and people ask for a few weeks how you're doing. Your dad suddenly died and, within the month, you've received several notes from people who knew him and loved him. Your oldest child was diagnosed with autism and people who've walked that path offer guidance.You are grieving, and it will take time to heal.You don't want people to feel sorry for you. You don't expect constant attention.... 8/4/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Francine O'Neill Malnourishment is depressingly more common than we would think, especially among seniors. One study found that about 25% of all seniors and 44% of seniors with dementia are malnourished and up to 50% of all older adults are at risk for malnourishment. Changes in the way your brain perceives taste, swallowing difficulties, inadequate time to make healthy food, financial concerns, and myriad other issues... 7/31/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Jenn Ryan While some people have the notion that food intolerances don’t really exist, I’d like to beg to differ. People can have reactions to foods that their bodies have trouble tolerating, as well as mild to severe allergic reactions to foods, some of which can be life threatening.Before I found out I had a gluten intolerance, I couldn’t walk, I had an irregular heartbeat, and my immune system was basically... 7/30/2023 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Diabetes is one of those conditions that like to masquerade and hide. It's not exactly silent but it's also not one that jumps to mind because the symptoms seem unrelated to the condition itself. And as a result, many people may have it, and therefore be untreated and subject to much worse effects, and not even realize it. These symptoms are such that if a person has them, they really should seek care... 7/29/2023 4:00:00 AM
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