Health

Fall Asleep with Hand Reflexology – Stop Anxiety and Stress Accordingly to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), did you know – Depressive disorders affect approximately 18.8 million American adults or about 9.5% of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year. This includes major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, and bipolar […]

There have been many days in my life when my chronic pain has ruined my day, but there have also been many days when it hasn’t. And those are the days I previously chose to share with the world. Hi, I’m Lara, and I have Vagina Problems.™ I live with endometriosis and other chronic conditions […]

ANYONE who has tried and failed to lose weight must have wondered at some point if their hormones are the problem. And chances are, they were right. Aside from the commonly blamed hormonal problems such as low thyroid function and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), there are several hormones that actively sabotage your weight loss program. […]

By Karen Foster, a holistic nutritionist, avid blogger, with five kids and an active lifestyle that keeps her in pursuit of the healthiest path towards a life of balance. An imbalance in gut flora can allow specific bacteria and fungi to invade our bodies. Candida is a fungus, which is a form of yeast, and […]

Everyone knows heart health is vital. Yet, more than 600,000 Americans die of heart disease every year — or one in every four deaths — according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By arming yourself with information about nutrition, fitness and lifestyle choices, you can reduce your risk for heart disease. From picking […]

Northern California native June Auld, 76, leads a very full life. Aside from her day job as a mental health professional, she can be found, with her husband, Glenn, cooking for the homeless, providing foster care to guide dogs or taking walks around their neighborhood. It was during one of those full days that Auld […]