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by Wellness Editor Do you struggle with anxiety? You certainly aren’t alone. Roughly 18% of the population suffers from some kind of anxiety disorder, many of which can be chronic and disabling. Doctors currently use certain antidepressants or benzodiazepines to treat them, but some patients find the side effects outweigh their benefits.New studies are showing cannabidiol (CBD), one of the non-psychoactive compounds... 4/28/2018 9:00:00 PM
by Peter Sacco, PhD When individuals engage in substance abuse (alcohol, drugs, etc.) and they are unable to quit usage on their own even though they have tried repeatedly, but succumb to using again, they possess an addiction. Addictions are multi-faceted; they affect individuals in one or more ways; biologically, psychologically or socially. When the body develops withdrawal symptoms after the individual discontinues... 4/27/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Fred Fletcher Perhaps because it is so readily and inexpensively available, we all generally take water for granted. Like electricity, we can't possibly live without water, but, still, we assume that it will always be available when we want it. Of course, electricity isn't a physiological necessity but how many people today in developed countries would be able to function were it not available?Not only do we expect... 4/27/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Every Diet is Doomed to FailThere is a lot of weight loss advice out there. You have probably tried - or at least heard - them all. There are the plans: portion control, food restrictions, a complicated system of points, counting calories, shopping for canned protein shakes and diet bars, and delivery of frozen, pre-packaged meals. And then there are the theories. Eat like the cavemen. No wait! Eat... 4/26/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A. What Are Advanced Directives?Advanced directives is a written statement of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment, often including a living will, made to ensure those wishes are carried out should the person be unable to communicate them to a doctor.Of course, this is often a vital component to consider for seniors living in nursing homes (and their families).I’ve put together a checklist to... 4/25/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Carolyn Lepore-Duke As Parents it Starts With UsWe can be role models for our children by the way we care for ourselves. Healthy families can produce healthy children. It is important to support our children’s health, one healthy meal at a time. Getting children to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables is a good start. A plant-based diet contains all the vitamins and minerals to help the physical and mental development... 4/25/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Fred Fletcher Although we are all in the midst of a cancer pandemic, there is at present no reason to suggest that any of us (including you, the reader) has to succumb to this disease. In fact, the majority of the scientific evidence presently available on the etiology (source) of cancer suggests that cancer is induced by external or environmental factors.Cancer, in other words, isn't (like death or taxes) an unavoidable,... 4/25/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Dr. Jay Bansal For obvious reasons, patients want to know which LASIK procedure is the safest, the most advanced, and the most effective. All surgeries have their own unique risks, and people want to be as informed as they possibly can be before making such a large investment.When it comes to laser eye surgery, there’s no “one-size-fits-all” solution. Every patient has a unique set of eyes, unlike any other patient... 4/24/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. You see them in grocery stores – cold-pressed juices that seem to offer health in a bottle, but do they? It’s true, a few days of vegetable juices can help you boost your daily nutrient intake and help you get started on a path to lose weight, reverse illness, or resolve food cravings. And, for people with health issues, it can be a good way to rest the digestive system while maintaining an intake... 4/24/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Sherrie Campbell If you're married then you found the "right one," right? If you have a boyfriend then you presumably found the "right one" as well, true? Not so sure?If you're dating, well that can be a serious challenge. We go out with all these men trying to find the right “one” and the search for this person is often frustrating and disappointing. Online dating is the new way for people to meet each other, especially... 4/23/2018 7:00:00 AM
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