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Brigitte Cutshall
5 Reasons You Should Consider Adding the Alternative to Healthcare
by Brigitte Cutshall
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There's an alternative for everything.Alternative healthcare has gained in popularity over the past couple of decades. Why is this happening? I believe it's for two main reasons: people don't want to be passive about their health anymore and they can't afford the high healthcare costs in the U.S.There are several terms out there that can be a little confusing... alternative, complementary, integrative.... 3/20/2017 10:00:00 PM
Sophie Yang
10 Common Female Infertility Questions Answered by an Expert
by Sophie Yang
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When people start researching female infertility they often ask these female infertility questions: what is female infertility, what causes it, what are the signs and symptoms, how does age affect female infertility and a woman’s ability to get pregnant, how do doctors determine the cause of the infertility, how is female infertility treated, and what are the odds that an infertile woman will become... 3/20/2017 10:00:00 PM
Wellness Editor
New Hope for Late-Stage Cancer Patients, Even in the U.S.
by Wellness Editor
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Oncologists in Turkey who aren’t under the same U.S. restrictions, are using a stacked ketogenic treatment protocol that is showing shocking remissions in many stage 4 cancer patients. By using metabolic support strategies such as ketogenic diet and fasting, a minimal dose of chemotherapy can be used, thereby eliminating many of the side effects and risks of treatment while actually improving outcomes.... 3/19/2017 10:00:00 PM
Jenn Ryan
Is Meditation the New Couples Therapy?
by Jenn Ryan
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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
Jenn Ryan
Your Guide to Telemedicine
by Jenn Ryan
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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
Dayton Uttinger
Can You Drink Alcohol and Lose Weight?
by Dayton Uttinger
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We’re well past New Year's resolutions. Even assuming that you did stick to them, you might not be seeing the results that you wanted. New Year's’ resolutions are often Sisyphean tasks that require a sustained commitment, like earning a new degree or giving up smoking. Rarely do we resolve something that can be easily accomplished. And since one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose... 3/13/2017 7:00:00 AM
Melissa Davidson
The Advantages of the Antioxidant Resveratrol
by Melissa Davidson
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If you subscribe to the “everything in moderation” philosophy and are a red wine drinker, you’ll be especially happy to know you may be reaping the health benefits of a compound found naturally in grapes. Resveratrol, part of a group of compounds called polyphenols, acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. This chemical is commonly associated with red wine because it’s in the skins of red grapes.... 3/13/2017 7:00:00 AM
Vania Silva
Financial Planning For Special Needs
by Vania Silva
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Parents may often question how they will be able to put together enough money to pay for their child's care as they get older, particularly when a child is born with special needs and/or a disability. While every family's circumstance is different, there are sure ongoing threads that can make planning a child's care simpler.First, it’s vital to be aware that that people with disabilities are frequently... 3/8/2017 8:00:00 AM
Vania Silva
Parenting a Premature Baby
by Vania Silva
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Parenting a Premature BabyEven though your baby was born early, your baby already knows ‘you’ – your voice and your scent. Now is a great time to start bonding. Because, bonding with your baby happens the minute they arrive. It may not feel like it happens instantly, but over a period of time, your everyday moments become a forever bond. Bonding and attachment is what makes your baby feel safe and... 3/8/2017 8:00:00 AM
Jenn Ryan
Why You Still Need Health Insurance Even If You Rely on Alternative Treatments
by Jenn Ryan
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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
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