Healthy Living

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Exploring Spirituality and Healing

Struggling with an illness can cause some people to shut down and turn their backs on their spirituality. How do we get back in touch with getting to the core of who you are as a means to heal.

Drinking

Energy Drinks and Alcohol

A new Australian study shows that young adults who mix alcohol with energy drinks could be damaging their health even more so than drinking alcohol alone.

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Identifying Childhood Eating Disorders

We all want our children to grow up with healthy eating habits, but unfortunately poor eating habits are rampant and childhood eating disorders are on the rise. A naturopathic eating disorder expert offers help for recognizing the signs.

Bullies

Protect Your Kids From Bullies

Bullying does more than damage a child’s spirit; it can cause a lifetime of mental, physical and emotional pain. Here’s how to recognize it and how to stop it.

PTSD

The Lasting Effects of Trauma

We typically associate PTSD with dramatic events, but the fact is it can be caused by any number of common negative experiences—even infidelity or bankruptcy.

Composting

Create Your Own Compost

Transforming food scraps into compost means healthier plants and smaller landfills—and you don’t even need a yard to do it.

Service Dogs

Service Dogs: A New Breed of Health Heroes

Service dogs have a long history as invaluable partners and helpers. New research shows, however, that some dogs have talents that go way beyond even what the most fanatical dog lover could have imagined.

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Understanding the 7 Levels of Healing

Medical oncologist and best-selling author, Jeremy Geffen, MD, describes how we can address every dimension of health and healing.

Love

What’s Love Got to Do With it?

When it comes to enhancing health and wellness, we may not often think of love. But that may be the best place to start. Here’s how, and why, to add more love to your life.

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The Grieving Child: How to Help When a Loved One Has Died

When a child loses a loved one, the adults in his life can help him find healthy ways to cope with the grief. Here’s how you can support a child during all stages of the grief cycle.

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Are You Honest With Your Doctor About Supplements?

If you are one of the many people who don't tell your doctor about the dietary supplements you take, keep reading! Dr. Catherine Ulbricht provides some advice on how to open the lines of communication with your doctor.

Ashwagandha

Sexual Vitality and Stress Relief: Ashwagandha

From enhancing sexual vitality to relieving stress, ashwagandha is an esteemed medicinal plant with many versatile applications.

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Top 3 Wake-Up Rituals for Energy

Top 3 Wake-Up Rituals for Energy 

Light
Breathe 
Stimulate Your Senses

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Top 3 Aphrodisiac Foods

Top 3 Aphrodisiac Foods

Chocolate
Pomegranates
Oysters

 

Simple Living

The Art of Living Simply

Movies, television, print and advertising would have us believe that in order to be happy and successful, we need to accumulate more of everything—that only the newest, shiniest, fastest and trendiest will suffice. An ever-growing number of individuals are reacting with a powerful message: Enough, already.

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Top 3 Ways to Reconnect With Your Partner

Top 3 Ways to Reconnect With Your Partner

Demonstrate appreciation
Deliberate touch
Get physical

Compassion

How to Cultivate Compassion

Each day, we’re confronted with challenging situations and difficult people. But research shows that making a conscious effort to respond with kindness can make you happier as well.

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Cool Your Temper

There’s a lot in the world to be angry about: animal cruelty, environmental degradation, social injustice and plain, simple rudeness are just a few of the things that can make even the most placid person get hot under the collar. Here’s how to keep your emotions under control.

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