The latest study on the health effects of eating almonds, pistachios, walnuts and other tree nuts shows that individuals who eat one ounce a week of these varieties have a seven percent lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Continue reading
Circle of Living
VITAMIN D
The older you are, the better the chance that you’re running low on vitamin D. We’ve long known that “D” is essential for strong bones, and recent studies have linked low levels to Alzheimer’s disease, high blood pressure, psoriasis, several autoimmune diseases (including multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis), and as many as 18 different cancers. Continue reading
ELBOW PAIN WITH ACUPUNCTURE
When doctors at the Mayo Clinic used acupuncture to treat 22 people with chronic tennis elbow, 80% got complete and lasting relief. Another 10% experienced a marked improvement.
“We were treating the worst of the worst—patients who had been seriously disabled by their tennis elbow pain for an average of 14 months before starting acupuncture treatment,” says Peter T. Dorsher, MD, a consultant in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the clinic. Continue reading
THE BENEFIT OF MEDITATION
We know that over time chronic, imperceptible, low-level inflammation can contribute to serious, age-related diseases including heart disease, cancer and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Continue reading
THE BENEFIT OF A HEALTHY SLEEPING HABIT
Keeping regular sleeping hours might be the easiest way for women to stay slim. A study from Brigham Young University found that young women who went to bed and woke up at the same time every day had lower body fat than women in the study who maintained irregular sleeping patterns. Continue reading
PROBIOTICS EFFECTS BRAIN FUNCTION
UCLA researchers now have the first evidence that bacteria ingested in food can affect brain function in humans. In an early proof-of-concept study of healthy women, they found that women who regularly consumed beneficial bacteria known as probiotics through yogurt showed altered brain function, both while in a resting state and in response to an emotion-recognition task. Continue reading
TREAT INSOMNIA WITH ACUPUNCTURE
Some reports suggest that certain acupuncture procedures have a nearly 90% success rate for the treatment of insomnia. Through a complex series of signals to the brain, acupuncture increases the amount of certain substances in the brain, such as serotonin, which promote relaxation and sleep. Continue reading
IS ACUPUNCTURE SAFE FOR CHILDREN
Ruth McCarty, M.S., L.Ac.
Children’s Hospital of Orange County, California
Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment that can be used alone or in conjunction with traditional Western medicine to help with common childhood ailments and maintain optimum health. Continue reading
ACUPUNCTURE FOR LYMPHEDEMA
New evidence suggests that acupuncture may help relieve lymphedema of the arm, an accumulation of fluid that can occur after lymph nodes are removed during surgery, and a condition that frequently follows a radical mastectomy for breast cancer. Continue reading
SPRING FULL MOON CELEBARATION
Written by Lisa Hampton,
MS-Founder, Mindful Fitness
Blossom in epic expression! Spring is a time of celebration as we emerge from the darkness and into the light. A full moon rises and we draw upon its energies to release what no longer serves our highest potential and focus on the new and vibrant within us. It’s the perfect time to ‘spring clean’ your self-care program including nutrition, exercise, relaxation and spiritual practices. As we shine with possibilities, we embrace the changes of this inspiring season.
10 Mindful Ways to Enjoy Spring Continue reading