Uncategorized – Page 18 – Viable Options

May312021 by adminNo Comments

Natural Immunity…..Public Health’s Forgotten Ally…

Researchers continue to grapple with questions over value of vaccines versus natural immunity. (Our greatest gift from our Creator besides our intuition is our immune system. Building your immune system has always been priority since this COVID started last year. ) In the United States, everyone, 16 years of age and older, is now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. HealthCare.gov, the agency behind the Affordable Care Act, recently sent out an email announcing the “good news.” They said the new shot was “an important tool to help end the pandemic, and it’s your best protection from getting COVID-19.” But is it really the best? An alternative form of immune security hardly gets any attention, but it may have benefits that any one of the COVID shots now available under emergen...

Apr102021 by adminNo Comments

What Is Post Viral Syndrome?

Uncategorized

COVID-19 has had massive impacts on our world. Every person on planet earth has been affected in some way by this virus and its ramifications. Thankfully, we know that most people who contract SARS-CoV2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, have mild to moderate degrees of illness that subside quickly. However, some individuals experience ongoing symptoms and crippling fatigue. You may be surprised to know that post-viral syndrome can result from other common viruses. Regardless of the virus, when symptoms persist and health isn’t quickly restored, it’s important to find out why this is happening. Post-Viral Syndrome Post-viral syndrome, also known as post-viral fatigue or post-viral fatigue syndrome, isn’t a new phenomenon. It’s just that now people are likening these...

Apr102021 by adminNo Comments

Eating Leafy Green Vegetables Every Day Could Boost Muscle Strength….

Uncategorized

Green, leafy vegetables are good for overall health, but new research shows that they could also boost muscle strength. The study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) found that people who consume a nitrate-rich diet had significantly better muscle function in their lower limbs. Many older adults suffer from poor muscle function, leading to a greater risk of falls and fractures. It can also be considered a key indicator of general health. With around one in three seniors suffering a fall each year, it’s essential to find alternative ways to prevent these events, as they can sometimes have serious consequences. 12-Year Study Researchers analyzed data from 3,759 Australians who took part in Melbourne’s Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute for the study. Over the 12 years of the stud...

Apr102021 by adminNo Comments

Lockdowns Put Kids at Risk of Allergies, Asthma, Autoimmune Disease

Uncategorized

We live in a microbial world and our immune system learns how to deal with endless varieties of bacteria, fungi, and viruses by encountering them when we are young. (Pavel Burchenko/Shutterstock)TellFacebookTweetEmail “Eat dirt!” is a phrase I remember well. It was in the title of an article published by Harvard University environmental health professor, Dr. Scott T. Weiss, and it captured my attention while I was learning about an immunological concept known as the “hygiene hypothesis.” The core of the idea is that we live in a microbial world: an environment full of bacteria, parasites, viruses, and fungi. And that our interactions with these microbes after birth are extremely important to educate our immune systems to function properly. When we are born, our immune syste...

Apr102021 by adminNo Comments

Science Confirms Turmeric Is As Effective As 14 Drugs.

Uncategorized

If ever there were an herb that puts existential fear into the bottom line of pharmaceutical companies, it’s turmeric. Turmeric is one the most thoroughly researched plants in existence today. Its medicinal properties and components (primarily curcumin) have been the subject of over 12,000 peer-reviewed and published biomedical studies. In fact, our five-year-long research project on this sacred plant has revealed over 800 potential preventive and therapeutic applications, as well as 250 distinct beneficial physiological effects. Given the sheer density of research performed on this remarkable spice, it’s no wonder that a growing number of studies have concluded that it compares favorably to a variety of conventional medications. Lipitor/Atorvastatin (chol...

Apr102021 by adminNo Comments

Happy Mother’s Day

Uncategorized

Moms didn’t come up with Mother’s Day as an easy way to get pancakes in bed. And despite how it seems, card companies didn’t invent it as a way to make a few (billion) bucks. There’s more to the history of Mother’s Day than meets the eye. In addition to the history of the holiday, there’s a whole lot of controversy. There are debates about who came up with the holiday first and lawsuits about who can use the name “Mother’s Day.” One of the founders tried to get the holiday scratched from the books, even after fighting to get it recognized as a national day. Besides all that, there’s the question of where that pesky apostrophe goes. (Don’t worry: we’ve got you covered on that one. The correct placement of the apostrophe is this: Mother’s Day.) Here are the secrets of Mother’s Day a...

Mar142021 by Linda LaskowskiNo Comments

April Fools Origination

Uncategorized

Some historians speculate that April Fools' Day dates back to 1582, when France switched from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian calendar, as called for by the Council of Trent in 1563. People who were slow to get the news or failed to recognized that the start of the new year had moved to January 1, and continued to celebrate it during the last week of March through April 1 became the butt of jokes and hoaxes. These pranks included having paper fish placed on their backs and being referred to as poisson d'avril (April fish), said to symbolize a young, "easily hooked" fish and a gullible person. April Fools' Day spread throughout Britain during the 18th century. In Scotland, the tradition became a two-day event, starting with "hunting the gowk", in which people were sent on phony e...

Mar142021 by Linda LaskowskiNo Comments

Tests to Assess Your Risk For Heart Disease

Uncategorized

You may want to ask your doctor to run these labs to see if you are at riskBY ALLISON WILLIAMS March 11, 2021 Updated: March 11, 2021biggersmallerPrint You’ve recently been diagnosed with a heart condition or have a family history of heart disease. Perhaps you’re wondering what you can do about it, and how to track improvements and manage risk. And if you weren’t, hopefully you are now. Cardiovascular illness is the leading cause of death in the United States, with an estimated 1 death every 36 seconds, according to the CDC. [1] There are three lab tests I commonly order on patients with a personal or family history of cardiovascular disease. My mindset is prevention, individualized plans, and focused treatment so that we can improve quality of life and maintain g...

Mar142021 by Linda LaskowskiNo Comments

Great Article….Well Worth The Read

Uncategorized

Awe connects us to the world’s impossible beauty. (Syda Productions/Shutterstock)MIND & BODY How to Bring Awe Into Your Daily Life A new book explains how feeling awestruck can make you happier, healthier, and more connectedBY TEJA PATTABHIRAMAN March 11, 2021 Updated: March 13, 2021biggersmallerPrintWhat is awe? We have all experienced it, even if we didn’t know what to call it. Whether we’re overlooking a beautiful view after a challenging hike or watching a new leaf grow on the plant we’ve been nurturing in lockdown, the feeling we get in that moment—amazed, inspired, transported—is what researchers call awe. In his new book, “Awestruck,” psychologist Jonah Paquette explains the process underlying the experience of awe and uncovers both its complexity...

Mar142021 by Linda LaskowskiNo Comments

Headaches….they can feel like death is upon us …. more ways to combat them!!!

Uncategorized

One type of headache, the tension headache, can arise when we try to take on too much and then suffer from the stress of it all.(Photoroyalty/Shutterstock)MIND & BODY Headaches: 3 Tips on How to Get Rid of Them Understanding the root of your headache is the first step in alleviating it, neuroscientist saysBY AMANDA ELLISON March 1, 2021 Updated: March 1, 2021biggersmallerPrint Everyone experiences headaches. From dull throbbing dehydration headaches to incapacitating migraines, a sore head is an extremely common complaint. This is perhaps especially true at the moment. COVID-19 can cause them, as can sitting at desks for too long, and not getting out of the house enough. When headaches strike, many people’s reaction is to reach for a painkiller. ...