5 Energizing Alternatives to Coffee
Erin Young via Dr. Axe – Love the buzz from your steamy mug of coffee but hate the slump after your spike in energy? We have found five delicious alternatives to…
New Research May Yield Treatment to Halt Parkinson’s
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Scientists from the University of Haifa reported in the journal NJP Parkinson’s Disease a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to treatments stopping the spread of…
6 Strategies to Deescalate Intense Emotions In the Moment
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Stress is a normal part of life. We cannot escape it, but we can learn to manage and live with it. In this podcast (episode #407) and blog,…
Non-Essential vs. Essential Amino Acids + Benefits for Weight Loss, Muscle Gain and Even Mood
Rachael Link, MS, RD via Dr. Axe – Protein is incredibly important when it comes to your health. It makes up the structure of your bones, muscles and skin, and it…
Vitamin B12 Side Effects & What They Mean
Rachael Link, MS, RD via Dr. Axe – Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an important water-soluble vitamin that plays a central role in several aspects of health, including brain function,…
The Healing Power of Laughing At Yourself
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #394) and blog, I talk about the benefits of laughing at yourself. Laughter neutralizes situations, and a neutral situation is a safe space…
Sulforaphane Benefits: The Secret to Broccoli’s Superfood Status
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cauliflower, are well-known for their disease-preventive effects, but have you ever wondered why exactly that is? One reason…
Benefits of Human Touch: Spooning Relieves Stress, Improves Sleep & Deepens Connection
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Perhaps when you’re spooning with your partner at night, sleeping or resting in a connected, intimate position, you’re not thinking about the potential health benefits.…
Identifying, Setting & Enforcing Boundaries with Friends
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #368) and blog, I am going to talk about boundaries in friendships, and why it is okay to be honest and ask a…
Antidepressant Alternatives Better Than Prozac
Al Sears, MD, CNS – Most doctors will tell you depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain that leads to low serotonin levels. And once you increase…
New UCI-Led Study Finds Links Between Circadian Rhythms, Metabolism and Addiction
University of California, Irvine via Newswise – Irvine, Calif., March 11, 2022 — A new University of California, Irvine-led study establishes important conceptual connections between the fields of circadian rhythms, metabolism, and…
Blackstrap Molasses Benefits, Nutrition and How to Use
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Blackstrap molasses is commonly used as a natural sweetener and sugar alternative. It has a unique, rich flavor, contains many micronutrients and has a moderate…
One of the Best & Most Easily Accessible “Anti-Depressants”
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #358) and blog I talk about something we all do: laughing! Have you ever thought about why emitting sounds from our mouths gives…
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What is Nutritional Psychiatry?
Joelle Hanson-Baiden, BSc via News-Medical – Nutritional psychiatry is the practice of using food and food supplements as alternative treatments for mental health disorders. Most current treatments for mental health disorders –…
The Medical Minute: Doing for Others Lifts Your Mood and Improves Your Health
Penn State Health via Newswise – In the early days of the pandemic, Dr. Angel Schuster kept herself mostly isolated from friends and family. Although the situation has improved, the continued spread…
