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Top Natural Approaches for Stress
We’re living through incredibly stressful times that can make even the most stoic person stressed out—an uncertain economy, climate change, partisan politics, and a global pandemic. Add onto that kids, finances, and relationships and it’s enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are natural ways to calm and rebalance your nervous system to help you feel better, think clearer, and enjoy your day more.
How Stress Damages Your Heart
Anxiety is emerging as a significant influence on cardiovascular disease. And that’s important because, in the U.S., one-quarter of all Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. And in turn, cardiovascular diseases continue to be the leading cause of illness and death in the United States.
Turmeric for a Healthy Heart
Turmeric (Cucuma longa) is in the Zingiberaceae family, which also includes ginger (Zingiber oficinalis) and cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum). Humans tend to use the roots of members in this family as spices and for their health benefits. Turmeric supports healthy...
Top Reasons to Take Nattokinase
Article at-a-glance: Nattokinase, an enzyme derived from the Japanese food natto, is a powerful support for optimal blood flow Nattokinase has been shown to mimic and enhance the activity of plasmin, an enzyme that supports healthy blood clotting. Nattokinase...
Your Checklist for Better Sleep
Sleep affects memory, mood, your energy levels and your ability to feel alert and fully engaged. As if that weren't enough to make sleep a priority, it's also important for supporting healthy blood pressure, blood sugar balance and maintaining strong bones. Use...
Thyroid and Anxiety
Article at-a-glance: Anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United States One overlooked contributor to anxiety is thyroid imbalance, both overactive and underactive thyroid Thyroid disease is often missed—nearly 60% of those with thyroid disease are...
Top Tips for Healthy Blood Vessels
Article at-a-glance: Blood pressure is controlled by a combination of blood vessel elasticity and blood viscosity. Maintaining healthy blood vessels is important for healthy blood pressure. Fortunately, there are many natural approaches that can promote blood vessel...
Boswellia Serrata, New Uses for an Old Plant
Article at-a-glance: Boswellia serrata possesses supports healthy inflammatory activity, with six potent acids that significantly inhibit pro-inflammatory compounds in the body. The most potent of these acids is thought to be acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA)...
Time to Toss the Artificial Sweeteners
Article at-a-glance: Many Americans turn to artificial sweeteners to satisfy their sweet tooth, hoping to avoid the hazards of sugar—such as weight gain, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and other conditions In truth, artificial sweeteners are actually associated with gaining...
The Four Pillars of Health
Article at-a-glance: Health isn’t complicated, but too often people get overwhelmed when they think about improving their health. Simplify your approach and you’ll find it much easier to achieve results There are four basic pillars to good health: proper diet, a...
The Three Most Dangerous Drugs for Bones
Article at-a-glance: Nearly half of Americans used at least one prescription drug in the last 30 days, and three-quarters of visits to the doctor include discussion and prescription of medications. One serious hidden risk of a wide range of medication is osteoporosis...
Proven Diet and Lifestyle Changes that Decrease Pain
Article at-a-glance: Approximately 50 million adults (20% of the population) face chronic pain each day, according to the CDC Alternative approaches to pain that are surprisingly effective, and improve quality of life in significant ways Sleep disturbances are present...
Top 5 Headache Causes & Solutions
Whether it’s pounding, throbbing or unrelenting pressure, a headache can stop you in your tracks. You might reach for a Tylenol or Advil and go about your day. But if the headache is strong enough it can cause sensitivity to light (photophobia), difficulty...
Five Ways to Naturally Maintain Strong Bones and Joints
Article at-a-glance: Naturally supporting bone and joint health can be achieved through diet, exercise, hydrotherapy and nutrients. Exercise improves physical and mental health, but it must be the right exercise so it doesn’t create more damage. Dietary supplements,...
Death by Prescription and What You Can Do About It
Article at-a-glance: Americans experience more than two million side effects from drugs every year, and more than 100,000 people are killed from properly prescribed medications. Deaths from medications are now the 4th leading cause of death. To combat this risk and...