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Posts by Jenn Ryan
It’s weird how we associate certain words with certain things. At times, our association is obvious, and at other times, it makes no sense at all.Let me give you an obvious example: frankincense. What does it make you think of?This powerful essential oil is far from a grotesque monster. It’s actually a resin derived from Boswellia trees, which grow in North Africa and the Middle East. You may have...
7/25/2017 4:00:00 AM
We've all heard of the latest crazes that are supposed to supercharge our bodies. From kale to quinoa to coconut oil, you've heard them all. What you haven't heard of are basic herbs that you can find in your kitchen that'll surprise you with their health benefits.You don't need to run out and buy most of these herbs; they're probably in your spice cabinet at home or in your fridge! Here are some everyday...
6/18/2017 7:00:00 AM
When I first heard about oil pulling, it sounded extremely bizarre to me.You swish oil around in your mouth? For 20 minutes? Every day?I couldn’t understand why someone would do such a thing and more importantly, how someone could find the time to do such a thing.Then, I found a tiny cavity in my mouth. I also had gum recession, most likely from a mild form of gum disease. I’d been to a dentist before...
6/17/2017 9:00:00 PM
Worldwide attention about the link between cell phone use and brain tumors has been recaptured after an Italian man was awarded $7,500 a year for the rest of his life as the result of a benign brain tumor that cost him hearing in one of his ears.Billions of people around the world use cell phones every day. A whopping 46% of these people are estimated to be children, whose brains and nervous systems...
5/10/2017 9:00:00 PM
Couples therapy feels like an absolute necessity at times. It’s also crazy expensive and usually not covered by insurance companies. The last time I went to couples therapy, I was paying $100 an hour. If you think that’s expensive, it’s actually a little more on the cheap side—people could pay less, but some couples end up paying $150 or more. What if you could get free couples therapy and not even...
3/16/2017 10:00:00 PM
It’s no surprise that most of us avoid going to the doctor if we can.This is partly because health insurance rates are still too high. Whether you have a high premium or a high deductible, it seems like the logical choice to avoid the doctor’s office or emergency room unless it is a true emergency. Since healthcare costs for emergency visits tend to be high, you’d likely consider another option if...
3/16/2017 7:00:00 AM
Let’s be honest—costs for conventional healthcare are flat-out ridiculous.The average cost of an emergency room visit is $1,233. This is exactly why the ER should not be your first point of contact when it comes to getting health services. Seeing a primary care doctor is less expensive and can offer you preventative services.However, working with alternative treatments is even cheaper. While you might...
3/8/2017 8:00:00 AM
If the practice of meditating is simple, then why does it sound so intimidating?Sitting by yourself with an empty mind sounds like an unachievable goal. In most cases, it is. It’s not because you’re not doing meditation properly; it’s because you have unrealistic expectations.For some of us who aren’t Zen masters or Buddhist monks, the concept of meditation sounds foreign and frightening. The good...
3/7/2017 10:00:00 PM
Not just about food, folks! This summer detox regimen is about your entire body. Because although we are what we eat, food isn’t the sole thing that influences our health. The mind-body connection can’t be ignored, and banishing those negative thoughts is just as important as banishing those negative foods! Before summer is over, you can beat the heat with this unconventional summer detox regimen....
8/23/2016 8:08:54 PM
When many people think of the chiropractor, they think of a doctor who makes your bones make odd sounds. While it’s true that some chiropractic adjustments can make the occasional joint release air or “pop” when adjusting to its normal position, chiropractic is a safe practice that’s been done for thousands of years. That being said, there’s bound to be some stuff you don’t know about it.Here are five...
2/29/2016 8:00:00 AM
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