Life & Living

Did you know that digesting food requires more energy than any other function in the human body? It’s no wonder we’re exhausted after a big lunch! It stands to reason, then, that the best way to free up some extra energy is to make our digestion as quick and efficient as possible. This extra energy […]

New research is revealing that many cases of depression are caused by an allergic reaction to inflammation. Tim de Chant of NOVA writes: “Inflammation is our immune system’s natural response to injuries, infections, or foreign compounds. When triggered, the body pumps various cells and proteins to the site through the blood stream, including cytokines, a […]

In 2012 Reflexologist Helen Chin Lui hosted a cable TV show called “Holistic Healing” in Medfield.  She made about a dozen shows. They were a lot of fun. Here is a video I made with Energy Medicine Practitioner Sam McCartin, “What is Reflexology?” If  you didn’t see it in 2012 here is your chance to see it now. […]

Try these simple hand exercises if they feel stress from overworking. They can be done anywhere, anytime and often as you like. 1. Make fists with both hands and hold them tight for several seconds. Then, open the palms fast and spread your fingers. Repeat this exercise 10 times. 2. Rotate your wrists with circle […]

The greatest medical turnaround in the past 150 years is the discovery of the microbiome, the community of bacteria living within our gastrointestinal tract that plays a critical role in our digestion, immune system, mood, vitality, and overall brain health. Although for the past century and a half we’ve all believed that microbes were our […]

When it comes to getting fit, many consider cardio exercise the best solution. But strength training is also an essential part of any comprehensive exercise routine. Strength training can boost cardio health, burn calories and fat and put you on the fast track for fitness success. It’s no surprise that strength training was listed as […]