Health Archives - Page 3 of 72

- Stress Relief -

What Is Sound Healing — and Is It Right for You?

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

Taking a sound bath turns on the relaxation response and may help combat chronic stress.

- Pumping Irony -

PUMPING IRONY: Season’s Greetings

By Craig Cox

Who knew that our springtime of social isolation could spark so much conviviality?

Two probiotic supplements with green background

- Gut Health -

How Do I Identify a Quality Probiotic Supplement?

By Mo Perry

The FDA doesn't regulate supplements, but here are some tips to suss out a quality probiotic.

- Sleep -

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: Sleep Yourself Well

By Henry Emmons, MD

Why sleep is vital to your mental health.

- Pumping Irony -

PUMPING IRONY: Falling Apart, Coming Together

By Craig Cox

A brief outing to the grocery store demonstrates how the current pandemic can both test and heal us — if we remain open to all its lessons.

- General Health -

The Everyday Liver Detox

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Liver-rescue protocols abound, but daily support of this detoxifying organ is a better way to protect your health. These lifestyle and nutritional strategies come expert- recommended.

- Gut Health -

Everything You Need to Know About Probiotics

By Mo Perry

Why are probiotics so popular? Are all supplements equally effective? Can I get enough friendly bacteria from food? Health experts address these and other common questions.

- Stress Relief -

12 Strategies for Self-Care While Social Distancing

By Courtney Helgoe

Here are some tips for staying sane during the COVID-19 outbreak.

A man sits on a couch and stares out the window.

- Pumping Irony -

PUMPING IRONY: The Confinement Conundrum

By Craig Cox

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing millions of elderly Americans to stay at home, where they’re forced to confront another major health challenge: loneliness.

- Nutrition -

4 Supplements for Anxiety Relief

By Catherine Guthrie

In addition to herbal remedies, targeted nutritional supplements can help manage chronic anxiety.

- Stress Relief -

“This is a really big challenge.
And we will get through it.”

By Michael Dregni

A Q&A with integrative psychiatrist Henry Emmons, MD, on how to handle the stress of coronavirus.

- Stress Relief -

8 Yoga Poses to Help You Unwind

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Try to unwind with these calming yoga moves.

- Money -

6 Health Investments That Are Worth It

By Mo Perry

The state of the current healthcare system may leave you feeling powerless over your health and well-being, but you have more control than you might think. Here are some strategies that are worth the investment.

- Brain/Mental Health -

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: A Place to Start

By Henry Emmons, MD

Here's how to build your resilience by attending to your whole self.

A piece of torn paper reveals the phrase "Coping Strategies"

- Stress Relief -

How to Cope With the Stress of Coronavirus

By Michael Dregni

The World Health Organization offers advice on dealing with the mental-health toll of the pandemic.

- Pumping Irony -

PUMPING IRONY: Life, Death, and Language

By Craig Cox

Words matter when you’re facing a serious illness, and the traditional “risk-versus-benefit” approach to treatment options doesn’t always lead to the healthiest choices.

- General Health -

4 Low-Cost Strategies to Improve Your Health

By Mo Perry

Take control of your health with these low-cost tips.

An elderly person holds a glass of water.

- Pumping Irony -

PUMPING IRONY: Drink to Your (Brain) Health?

By Craig Cox

Recent research suggesting that poor hydration may be impairing cognitive function in older women has me wondering why thirst-averse geezers like me are somehow spared.