HealthBriefs

By Randy Powell
Eating sustainably involves much more than purchasing organic food. It’s a concept that encompasses taking care of the world in front of you. By being conscious of all aspects of a healthy lifestyle, we can shift into a more mindful way of selecting, preparing and storing food. Use these tips to create food [...]

By Dr. Sheila Kilbane
Imagine if your pediatrician could combine the best of traditional and alternative medicine. She could talk to you about penicillin and echinacea, acupuncture and ear tubes, Ritalin and fish oil.
Many pediatricians are making a shift towards integrative medicine, using safe and effective complementary therapies along with traditional allopathic medicine to facilitate the [...]

By Lisa Moore
Hippocrates, known as the father of medicine, once said, “Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.” That statement has come full circle since he made it around 370 B.C.
Most ancient Eastern healing practices, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine and ayurvedic medicine, emphasize the link between the mind and the body. [...]

“If we’re going to fix our health care system, we have to come up with something that actually addresses the root cause of disease in America,” says Mike Adams, founder of NaturalNews.com, an online news source for personal and planetary wellness. “The current health care reform debate in Washington is really just… a ploy to [...]

Researchers at Kaiser Permanente’s Division of Research and the University of Kuopio, in Finland, recently reported that elevated cholesterol levels in midlife—even borderline elevations—significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia later in life.
While scientists are still trying to pinpoint the genetic and lifestyle factors that cause Alzheimer’s and dementia, levels of [...]

An Institute of Food Research study now shows that eating one or more portions of broccoli every week can reduce the risk of prostate cancer and prevent localized cancer from becoming more aggressive. It turns out that broccoli, as well as other cruciferous vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, affect genes by changing cell-signaling pathways, thereby [...]

When it comes to weight loss, what we drink may be more important than what we eat. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health who examined the relationship between beverage consumption among adults and weight change, found that weight loss was positively associated with a reduction in liquid calories. They further concluded [...]

Can money buy happiness? Yes, suggests a recent psychology study—provided we are buying life experiences, rather than material possessions. San Francisco State University research confirms that experiential purchases, such as movies or the theater or a relaxing meal at a restaurant with family or friends, result in increased feelings of social connectedness and well-being.
Study participants [...]

While savoring a slice of pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, consider that this favorite and versatile fall vegetable is a nutritional powerhouse. Pumpkins are high in carotene, which protects against vision loss, heart disease and cancer. Pumpkin seeds, which can be eaten raw, baked or roasted, are particularly rich in zinc, which helps prevent prostate problems.
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During flu season, a strong immune system is a person’s first line of defense against harmful bacteria and viruses. To boost immunity, enrich the diet with fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants to help fight free radicals; eat less fat and animal proteins; manage stress; and get enough sleep. Green tea and herbs such as [...]