Don’t be embarrassed or argue with your friend or partner if they tell you that you snore heavily and your breathing stops intermittently while you’re asleep. Most people with these kinds of sleeping issues don’t know it until someone else brings it to their attention, so you should thank them. Your tip-off may be sleepiness [...]
No one’s going to live forever, but we all want to live as long as possible while in good health. You may be fatalistic and think that it’s all in your genes—nothing you can do about that! That’s actually only half the story. How we live our lives has a big impact on our health [...]
If you live anywhere in the Northeast and have ever been outdoors, in the meadows, woods or just your backyard, you’ve probably been bitten by ticks, mosquitos or flies. You may not have noticed it. Many of these critters carry a range of microbes that they can transmit to animals, including humans. Some people develop [...]
Adaptogens are natural substances with a wide range of health benefits. What exactly are they and how can you use them? If you are experiencing stress, recovering from severe illness, frequently catching cold, or trying to stay healthy into old age (basically every one of us), then this story is for you. Adaptogenic herbs are [...]
Acupuncture is now a widely known approach to health care; it has been used in the United States for well over 50 years, though its recorded history in China reaches back over 2000 years. In fact, there is archeological evidence that acupuncture-like treatments were used by our ancestors in Asia, Europe and South America more [...]
Colder weather is on the way, so this is a good time to share with you some of my favorite strategies to stay healthy during the cold and flu season. Common colds and the flu are caused by a variety of viruses that we’re constantly exposed to. When we’re stressed and exhausted, our resilience is [...]
