Alternative Medicine

Evolutionary Psychology May Explain the Anti-Vaccine Conflict

This conflict between two opposing worldviews is personal and political. It is a clash between trust and suspicion. From a political and democratic perspective anti-vaxxers must be heard…

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Learning to Listen: Liberating Myself From Lyme

I started trusting the more profound wisdom that came through the senses from a place deeper than my mind. I wrote down a multitude of foods, herbs, and antibiotics my body identified for me.

Musings: Remotely Possible

A year ago, last spring, many populations around the world faced grave unknowns as we entered an unprecedented period of global pandemic lockdown…

A Healthy Microbiome Builds a Strong Immune System That Could Help Defeat COVID-19

You may not know it, but you have an army of microbes living inside of you that are essential for fighting off threats, including the virus that causes COVID-19…

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The Response: Practicing Harm Reduction In A Climate Of Disasters

Harm reduction has multiple sides according to Christine Rodriguez, the executive director of Higher Ground Harm Reduction.

Will Going Out In The Cold Give You A Cold?

Many of us have heard: “Don’t go outside without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated.

Whether Slow Or Fast, Here’s How Your Metabolism Influences How Many Calories You Burn Each Day

It’s a common dieter’s lament: “Ugh, my metabolism is so slow, I’m never going to lose any weight.”

Keeping Indoor Air Clean Can Reduce The Chance Of Spreading Coronavirus

The best way to prevent the virus from spreading in a home would be simply to keep infected people away. But this is hard to do…

Laughing Is Good For Your Mind And Your Body — Here's What The Research Shows

Amusement and pleasant surprises – and the laughter they can trigger – add texture to the fabric of daily life.

More Families Are Discussing End-Of-Life Planning As COVID-19 Cases Rise – Here's How To Start The Conversation

Everyone directly affected by these choices should be part of the conversation – including young adults.

Common Sense Holistic Pandemic Recommendations

Now is the time you must do your part to keep your exposures as low as possible.

These At-Home Exercises Can Help Older People Boost Their Immune System And Overall Health In The Age Of COVID-19

Regular exercise and cardiorespiratory fitness can significantly reduce the risk COVID-19 poses to older adults by improving overall health and boosting the immune system.

Good Medicine: A Powerful Punch

Toss a crimson cranberry in your mouth and an irrepressible response begins. That sweet zip followed by a puckered sour…

Good Nutrition Can Contribute To Keeping COVID-19 And Other Diseases Away

The connection between the pandemic and our dietary habits is undeniable. The stress of isolation coupled with a struggling economy has caused many of us to seek comfort with our old friends…

Why Sleep Experts Say It’s Time To Ditch Daylight Saving Time

Some researchers are concerned about how the twice-a-year switch impacts our body’s physiology.

The human body is equipped to naturally rid itself of toxins. Following some of the simple lifestyle changes and dietary modifications listed below, you can enhance your body’s natural detox system and rejuvenate your body.

7 Tips For Staying Safe As COVID-19 Cases Rise And Colder Weather Heightens The Risk

As temperatures fall, people are spending more time indoors. That heightens the risk of the coronavirus spreading, but there are some simple steps you can take to help protect yourself and everyone around you.

How To Mitigate Airborne Transmission In School Classrooms

Studies show that within a span of a few weeks, reducing air contaminants and particulates in the air children are exposed to significantly decreases respiratory problems, such as shortness of breath…

Plant Allies For The Seasons Of Your Cycle

Our bodies reflect the shifting seasons, linking us ever more closely with the natural world.

How The Coronavirus Spreads Through The Air: 5 Essential Reads

Scientists have been warning for months that the coronavirus could be spread by aerosols – tiny respiratory droplets that people emit when they talk or sneeze and that can linger in the air.

Ultraviolet Light Can Make Indoor Spaces Safer During The Pandemic — If It’s Used The Right Way

Ultraviolet light has a long history as a disinfectant and the SARS-CoV-2…

EPA Scientists Admit Fluoride Harms The Brain

EPA's in-house experts admitted what we already know—they have no safety data on fluoride intake and neurotoxic effects. And they agreed that recent studies confirm its harmful effects. Will this finally bring an end to water fluoridation?

A Doctor’s Open Apology To Those Fighting Overweight And Obesity

A perspective based in objectivity and equality will allow caregivers to escape the antiquated blaming approach and perceive those with overweight or obese conditions in the same light as those with other diseases.

Connecting The Dots: Big Meat, Big Pharma, Big Vaccines And Big Pandemics

Since the onset of COVID-19—which clearly did not originate on an industrial factory farm—experts have rightly pointed out that our industrial meat and poultry production systems are breeding grounds for future pandemics.

How Chemicals Like PFAS Can Increase Your Risk Of Severe COVID-19

Nearly a year before the novel coronavirus emerged, Dr. Leonardo Trasande published “Sicker, Fatter, Poorer,” a book about connections between environmental pollutants and many of the most common chronic illnesses.