New study provides evidence that art courses can improve mental wellbeing

/ Wellness and Wellbeing

Art Improves Wellbeing Ever catch yourself doodling when bored or stressed? Why is it that we find relaxation and release in such a simple activity? The simple answer is that art improves wellbeing. As more consumers look for non-medical interventions and more primary care physicians have expanded their practice to be more holistic, researchers have […]

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12 Healthy Foods Everyone Should Have In Their Kitchens

/ Gut Health, Nutrition

Healthy Foods The secret to lower healthcare costs is really quite simple… eat healthily. We can avoid many chronic diseases through better Lifestyle decisions. In fact, studies show that nutrition plays a critical role in health. Good nutrition from healthy foods leads to good health. Poor nutrition from fast food and processed foods leads to

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How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from declining – BBC News

/ Lifestyle, Wellness and Wellbeing

Exercise Boosts Immune System As we age many bodily processes change… often to our detriment. But there is a way to boost the immune system as we age. New research has shown that exercise boosts immune system in older people. Now there is another reason to admire those in their 70’s, 80’s and beyond who

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Science Supports Meditation: In Depth | NCCIH

/ Mindfulness, Tai Chi

Science Supports Meditation Meditation, mindfulness, etc. have generated much interest recently. For thousands of years humanity has recognized the importance of mind – body practices like meditation, yoga, Taichi, Qigong, and more. Increasingly, conventional science supports meditation as this recent article from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health highlights. What Is Meditation? Meditation is

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Neighborhood wellbeing and a sense of community is at the heart of a good home, say researchers — ScienceDaily

/ Health Consumer

Neighborhood Wellbeing It may seem obvious that our surroundings affect our wellbeing. However, we often overlook the impact of neighborhood wellbeing when we think about health and healthcare. A sense of wellbeing and a thriving community is key to a happy neighbourhood according to housing researchers, who looked at the relationship between the experience of

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Everyday Supplements for Health

/ Herbalism

Everyday Supplements Let’s start this article with a standard, but important, warning… do not take any supplements without consulting your healthcare provider.  Remember, supplements have an impact on your wellbeing and we want that to be a positive impact! That said, there are everyday supplements that can be beneficial. The challenge is usually cutting through the

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Lentils Combat High Blood Pressure, ‘amazing’ trial reveals

/ Gut Health, Heart Health, Nutrition

Lentils Combat High Blood Pressure Eating healthily may have just gotten more support. Many people appreciate that eating wholesome food can help avoid illnesses like heart disease. Researchers are now finding that food can even fight those illnesses, such as when lentils combat high blood pressure. This offers not only a lower cost but can

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Listening Exercise – Music May Help You Exercise Longer And Regularly

/ Heart Health

Listening Exercise Music inspires exercise. Think of “Gonna Fly Now” from Rocky (and most recently the Philadelphia Eagles). Too often we think of exercise only as activities that are exhausting and make you sweat profusely but there can also be a listening exercise, or at least listening as a component of exercise. Listening to music

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South Knoxville Vet Offers Complementary Pet Care

/ Animal Health

Complementary Pet Care Like many allopathic physicians, conventional veterinarians are also integrating complementary pet care approaches into their practices. Dr. Cheryl Cross Holistic Veterinary Care offers laser therapy, acupuncture, rehabilitation, herbal medicine and more in an extremely welcoming practice. Her positivity toward both the pet and the owner bring hope to those who often have very

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