You don’t have to make huge changes or spend countless dollars to start improving your health. By being mindful of three key concepts, you can start to make meaningful improvements in your overall health and well-being. These three concepts are:…
Take a moment to think about your health and the quality of your life. You might notice that as your health improves, so too does your quality of life. But, if your quality of life decreases due to factors like…
Imagine stepping into a rehabilitation center filled with beautiful, lush plants, and taking a deep breath. That feeling of relaxation and well-being may not just be in your head. There’s strong evidence to suggest that plants can be a powerful…
The health of nursing home residents across the nation is at risk, with dirty hands of employees exposing sick and elderly individuals to potentially fatal infections. Federal regulations issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid require that those working…
Even before we take our first breath, our lives are governed by rhythm. First, you feel your mother’s heartbeat. Later, your own beat adds harmony and stays with you throughout your life. In fact, that rhythm becomes a barometer for…
Lack of effective communication is a leading cause of the breakdown of relationships – whether it’s between spouses, parents and children, or within the workplace. But changing the way we communicate with one another often seems difficult due to our…
It’s no surprise that a significant number of American households have pets. In fact, according to the 2011 American Pet Products Association (APPA) survey, 62 percent of all American households have a pet living with them. This includes 46.3 million…
Taking just 25 seconds out of your day to practice a simple health habit could provide you with round-the-clock health protection. That habit is washing your hands. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), regular handwashing not…
In recent years, there has been a dramatic rise in the number of hospitals incorporating alternative medicine programs into their treatment options. As research continues to show the benefits of holistic therapies, hospitals are eager to offer these services to…
If you live in an area that experiences significant temperature fluctuations, you may find that your life expectancy is shortened. Studies conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found that even small changes in summer temperature swings…
Imagine dramatically improving your health by making just two simple lifestyle changes. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, according to Bonnie Spring, a professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, it’s entirely possible! She…
Searching for that one “best” product to improve your health can be overwhelming with the endless options available. From supplements to herbs, protein bars, and powders, how can we decide what works best for us? One category of natural products…