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by Wellness Editor Pain is a normal part of life. It lets us know when we’re in danger of harming ourselves, and it warns us when something is going wrong in our bodies. Researchers are studying a rare genetic mutation that has left one woman virtually incapable of perceiving pain, and it may hold the key to the future in pain management.Researchers in England are studying a Scottish woman who has a set of rare genetic... 11/28/2021 9:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Bacteria can influence our bodies in ways even experts still struggle to understand. Invaders can ravage a system, some attacking with such speed and fury that they can overwhelm and kill their hosts despite all efforts to stop them. In some cases, the damage and waste products bacteria leave behind could be equally as devastating. They might even contribute to many different autoimmune and neurodegenerative... 11/27/2021 9:00:00 AM
by Rob Greenstein Have you been drinking a frothy glass of cow's milk each morning since long before you can even quite remember? You're not alone of course, and you've probably enjoyed every glass your mom placed before you as a child, especially when it was accompanied by cookies or some other treat. Milk can seem quite appealing as you douse your cereal in the innocent enough looking liquid.However, beneath that... 11/26/2021 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Researchers have seen an unsettling new trend: Colon cancer is striking people at younger ages. As a result, the American Cancer Society recently updated its guidelines for colon and rectal cancer prevention, now advising that all people begin routine screening at 45, as reported by CNN. Previous guidelines recommended that people begin screening at 50. Deadly TrendColon and rectal cancers are the... 11/22/2021 9:00:00 AM
by Karl Lawrence There’s been a lot of discussion on the war on drugs over my lifetime. In 1971, President Nixon actually declared the “war on drugs.” In the 1980s President Reagan took it up a notch, with an unprecedented expansion of resources to “save America.” Considered a public health crisis of epidemic proportions, in 1992 President Clinton pushed for treatment funding.You’d think drugs are the leading cause... 11/20/2021 9:00:00 AM
by Fred Fletcher Although neither government health agencies nor food manufacturers will tell you, monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a very unhealthy food additive. In spite of such, it is obsessively used in most processed, frozen and fast foods. In fact, you will be hard-pressed to not find it in most foods consumed by people both in developed and developing countries.Why Is MSG Used So Extensively?Simply put, MSG makes... 11/20/2021 9:00:00 AM
by Ken Ceder Your body is a combination of cells and chemicals that comes to life only when —LIGHT— “nature’s electricity” is present. LIGHT IS VITALITY Light entering the eyes regulate brain chemistry and circadian rhythms that control:appetiteenergymoodsleeplibidoother body-mind functions."We are all light deficient and this deficiency may be the source of our physical and emotional problems.”—Dr. John Ott,... 11/19/2021 9:12:14 PM
by Fred Fletcher A far-reaching, ongoing development or movement in healthcare has been the stripping away of authority and control from doctors. Once thought of as the ultimate authorities in healthcare settings, doctors today don't have as much power as they had in the past.In fact, it's fair to say that the following 10 factors or forces can be as influential (if not more so) than a doctor's judgment/jurisdiction... 11/19/2021 9:00:00 AM
by Kathrine Brown A great go-to menu is enjoyable for the mind and satisfying for the body. The idea of creating a go-to menu stems from research that says we make over 200 food-related choices per day, yet the average person estimates this number to be just 15. This huge disparity suggests there’s a lot of unconscious choices interfering with our weight loss efforts.This is especially true when we’re stressed, tired,... 11/18/2021 12:53:03 PM
by Whitney Freya Ahhhh… alignment. That feeling of being in the right place, right time, right self. Do you feel this often or is the feeling of being in alignment more elusive for you? One challenge is that they way most of us have been “trained” to “solve problems,” like the feeling of not being in alignment, of life not fitting, not clicking and certainly not helping you to feel fulfilled and happy, is to focus... 11/18/2021 12:52:48 PM
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