Cold and Flu and Sneezes, Oh My!
Fall is often the start of the cold and flu season. When is a sneeze the beginning of a cold—or the harbinger of influenza—and when is it just a sneeze? …
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Defeating Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a killer that doesn’t care about race, religious beliefs, or socioeconomic status. Christine Horner, MD, a nationally recognized surgeon and the author of Waking the Warrior Goddess, …
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From Gut to Brain: The Inflammation Connection
When a woman experiences fatigue, brain clouding, flat mood, PMS, and/or constipation, we call it a result of anxiety or stress, then we stick her on an antidepressant that she …
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A Diet to Control Hypertension
Despite its prevalence, high blood pressure (also known as hypertension, or HTN) is a somewhat mystifying condition. It’s a serious symptom of cardiovascular dysfunction and can be the smoking gun …
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Blossom into Veganism with Mayim Bialik
Mayim Bialik, PhD, is an award-winning actress, neuroscientist, and author—but above all, she’s a mom. A mom who was inspired by her two young sons to author her new cookbook, …
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Focus On: Magnesium Deficiency
Some of the more common symptoms of magnesium deficiency include fatigue, back or neck pain, muscle cramps, palpitations, weakness, loss of appetite, insomnia, loss of balance, headaches, anxiety, and depression. …
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How Stress Impacts the Heart
When the heart is put under stress during exercise, it is considered healthy. Yet stress due to high blood pressure is bad for the heart. Why? And is this always …
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Calcium: why You Need It
It is the most abundant mineral in the body, is essential for muscle contractions, a healthy nervous system, blood clotting, hormone secretion, and, of course, strong bones. Research also has …
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How to Stay Healthy at Home During the COVID-19 Lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty and anguish all around the world. Many places have introduced lockdowns, resulting in people being asked to stay at home for …
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The Many Benefits of Napping
The benefits of napping are clear. As we age, the quality of our sleep decreases. While it was once thought that older people didn’t need as much sleep as young …
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