Month: January 2018

Can Mindfulness Reduce Fear of Labor and Postpartum Depression?

Anxiety about labor is a problem for many expecting mothers. For many, it’s the sense of the unknown, or the many promises of pain heard in story after story about a labor that can cause anxiety. Anxiety can prolong labor by 47 minutes or more, leading to a wide array of complications that can make […]

Vilcacora (Cats Claw) Strengthens Immunity, Fights Viruses and Fungi, Promotes Cancer Treatment

A traditional medicine in Peru has become a very popular substance sold in America as a herbal treatment for problems with digestion, wound care, and joint pain such as with arthritis. Some are even using it for cancer. Vilcacory was first studied by modern medicine in the 1970s, and has spread from South America across […]

What to Do When You Can’t Fall Asleep or Stay Asleep

Many people are afflicted by insomnia. It can manifest as trouble falling asleep, or in the inability to stay asleep without waking several times. Some of the interruptions in sleep will even be so severe that someone suffering from insomnia will be unable to return to sleep. And sometimes, even if an insomniac can get […]

young woman relaxing in the sauna

Sauna as Regeneration After Training?

The power of a nice hot soak, in or out of water, is not a new invention. The tradition of enjoying a sauna stretches back across human history. Adherents have long lauded its regenerative properties, pointing to how regular sauna soakers enjoy a generally better well being and overall health aspect. But to gain the […]

Access to Nature Among Top Considerations When Designing Buildings for People with Dementia

Dementia is a serious medical condition, and it can be very difficult for both patients and caregivers to deal with. Some recent research has been looking into whether the environment dementia patients are kept in can contribute to a better prognosis for them. Early results are promising. Dementia patients who were allowed to live in […]

Totally Fit Spark Plug and Simplicity

Hey Champion, Short-burst training (SBT) is a variation of circuit training.

Healthy fruits and vegetables

The Future of Good Food in China | Matilda Ho

China is home to more than one point three billion people. They eat a lot of food, and have a rich culinary history. But with that many people, not everyone can readily tap into it. Many who grow up in poverty in China learn to practice not only patience when it comes to meals and […]

Lifehacks That Make Being A Working Mom A Little Bit Easier

If you are a working mom this article should be very helpful to you to show you simple but very useful lifehacks that can come in handy when you need them the most. The first tip to have and notice here is that you should keep a family calendar it will make life much easier […]

FDA: Silicone Injections Extremely Dangerous For Lips, Body, and Other Parts

Beauticians and those looking to beautify themselves have long since embraced injections of certain materials as a tool in the effort to spruce bodies up. But silicone injections are often unapproved treatments, and carry some significant risks according to the FDA. Many silicone injections are used for contouring the body, such as shaping and helping […]

Concussions, Not Just a Physical Issue

Concussions aren’t just a physical issue. Personally, I used to think it was just a bruising of the brain. While that is part of the problem, the real issues arise at a microscopic level. The level of the neuron. Here is where electronic impulses, (called action potentials) cause a depolarization of the neuronal membrane via […]