Our medical system is generally focused on the physical aspects of a health issue. If you visit a physician with complaints of depression, you’ll probably leave his office with a prescription for medication. Organifi . Save 20% NOW! Use code MINDFUL. Click here to order. This doesn’t address the emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of the condition. These tips can help. The foundation of health is composed of diet, sleep, exercise and stress management. Examine your thoughts, emotions and how...
Sep 03, 2019
Chronic pain and anxiety are not diagnoses, but rather symptoms of stress. When you feel physically or mentally threatened, your body produces stress chemicals to increase your chances of survival. When your stress levels remain elevated for extended periods of time, the result is anxiety. Long periods of stress and anxiety can result in chronic pain and discomfort that can include chronic ringing in your ears, back pain, insomnia, migraines, and foot pain. However, using pharmaceuticals to trea...
Aug 27, 2019
Deuterium is a naturally-occurring stable isotope of hydrogen that has an extra neutron. It’s present in all water on the planet, but has steadily increased in concentration. Most drinking water now has a deuterium concentration of 150 parts per million (ppm). When we ingest deuterium, the hydrogen molecules in our body are replaced by deuterium. When deuterium levels in the body rise above 130 ppm, it causes metabolic crowding and mitochondria dysfunction. Roughly 80-95 percent of all chronic d...
Aug 20, 2019
Though women have been experiencing menopause for thousands of years, there is still a lot of ambiguity and misinformation about what women can expect during this period of their life. There are a number of misconceptions that exist partially because menopause affects every woman differently, and partially because there have been significant changes in research and information recently. Dr. Mache Seibel, one of the foremost leading experts on women’s wellness and menopause, notes that many women...
Aug 13, 2019
You have to be your own primary care provider. No one is a better advocate for your health than you. You have power over your choices. Learn about the medications that your provider prescribes. Make informed decisions about treatment. With the ever-changing Affordable Care Act and increasing prices of health insurance, it’s important to ask your provider all the questions you can. Taking the reins of your own health can be very cost-effective. Listen as Dr. Jade Wimberley joins Dr. Holly Lucille...
Aug 06, 2019
As we age, our metabolism and cell production changes, as do the nutrients we need to support those systems. We also develop food preferences, which we stick to, meaning that we’re probably not getting all the nutrients we need through our diet. For instance, as women age, they need more calcium, iron and Vitamin D, some of which can be difficult to find in food. These vitamin deficiencies can cause a variety of diseases and health issues, including a general sense of fatigue. By speaking with a...
Jul 30, 2019
No two people are the same which means that their cancer treatment shouldn’t be either. A person’s mind, microbiome, history and habits need to be considered when forming a cancer treatment plan. It’s also important to treat the whole person when fighting cancer. While cancer cells fight the body, an emotional battle is taking place in the mind. Finding the light at the end of the tunnel can be a challenge for many cancer patients, but Dr. Tom Incledon shares the importance of maintaining the ri...
Jul 23, 2019
The food you choose to eat—and the way that food is made—can have a huge impact on your overall health. Food can be your medicine or your poison. Dr. William Li has compiled scientific evidence about more than 200 health-boosting foods, which he shares on this episode of Mindful Medicine . He breaks down how foods like tomatoes, soy, kiwi, broccoli, coffee, and tree nuts can reduce your risk of developing certain types of cancer, slow down the aging process, and help your body beat diseases. His...
Jul 16, 2019
We often associate the word diet with short-term weight loss programs, but the dictionary defines diet as habitual nourishment. This is the basis for Harvey Slater’s nutrition coaching practice. A diet is something you’re on for the entirety of your life, so Slater insists that you better like the foods you’re eating. A former chef and caterer, Slater became a Certified Nutrition Consultant, Applied Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Certified Weight Management Sp...
Jul 09, 2019
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Chemotherapy and radiation give a median survival of 14.6 months. There are additional treatments that can improve a GBM patient’s quality of life and potentially extend the lifespan. Nutrition : Eliminate sugar from the diet, as cancer cells love sugar. Examine your diet. Use supplements as needed. Visit www.nutrition-solutions.net or www.oncanp.com for more information. Low-dose naltrexone : It can affect the tumor itse...
Jul 02, 2019
Stem cell therapy involves taking your own material (fat or bone marrow) and injecting it back into your own pained areas. Stem cells have the potential to become a specific type of body cell, based on where in the body they're injected. For instance, they can recreate cartilage and ligaments. This burgeoning therapy is a potential alternative to surgical remedies in some cases. Regenerative therapy isn’t for everyone. There may be better options based on what you’re hoping to heal, so make sure...
Jun 25, 2019
Cannabadiol (CBD) is one of 113 active cannabinoids active in cannabis. In short, it’s plant medicine. CBD contains the anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving qualities that make a cannabis plant so special in healing. It’s been used in small doses in clinical trials. With the opiod addiction epidemic, an alternate treatment for pain is needed. Organifi . Save 20% NOW! Use code MINDFUL. Click here to order. Congress has to write law for CBD to become more widely available for human consumption. Al...
Jun 18, 2019
The opioid crisis that has plagued our country is due to a lot of factors, including a broken patient care system. As medicine become corporatized, doctors have less time to spend with patients and therefore aren’t able to properly diagnose the root issue causing chronic pain. Physicians are only able to offer treatments covered by insurance and opioids are over-prescribed. Dr. David Hanscom, a retired board-certified orthopedic surgeon, notes that medical professionals are throwing random, simp...
Jun 11, 2019
The word hypnosis causes some people to feel uneasy, because they associate hypnosis with losing control. However, we are hypnotized everyday by media, advertising and politicians. In fact, Rena Greenberg, CEO of Wellness Seminars, Inc., describes hypnosis as a very natural state of deep relaxation and focused concentration. She equates it to the state your mind is in right before you fall asleep or wake up—where you are conscious, but incredibly relaxed. It’s in this state that the mind is most...
Jun 04, 2019
There is a lot of misinformation and confusion about supplements. Vitamins are found in the nutrients in our food. If we don’t get enough of something for proper function, we need to replenish the deficiency. Get your greens without the mess, Organifi Green Juice. Use code “mindful” at checkout and save 20%. - sponsor Vitamin B12 helps keep your nervous system and blood cells healthy. Low B12 causes symptoms right away. Tingling of fingers and toes, fatigue, anxiety and depression are common. Yo...
May 28, 2019
The time between when symptoms emerge and when a diagnosis of Lyme disease is pronounced can be anywhere from two to 20 years. The disease is incredibly difficult to recognize, and there are very few practitioners that specialize in Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment. Meditation specialist and Lyme disease sufferer Shona Curley learned firsthand that the path to diagnosis can be long and the symptoms of Lyme disease—like GI issues and panic attacks—can be difficult to live with. However, she s...
May 21, 2019
Those who have suffered from chronic illness need not only physical healing, but emotional healing as well. Dr. Brenda Walding, a Holistic Wellness & Empowerment Coach, suffered from chronic illness and was then diagnosed with breast cancer. But, it was through this journey that she learned how to heal her body from the inside out with natural substances. Her book, Sick of Being Sick , covers nine Whole-Hearted Healing Essentials that she used to help with spiritual and emotional healing, as...
May 14, 2019
Posture is the interpretation of external sensory stimuli on the body’s musculature. Your body can misinterpret stimuli and create faulty motor skills. This generates bad posture and can cause chronic pain. Excessive stress and compression affects your joints, organ function and general health. Childhood Influence Not all women have pelvic bones that are well-aligned. This leads to difficulty in the delivery room, which can cause misalignment in babies. It’s best to let your child improve sensor...
May 07, 2019
With 24-hour connectivity to phones and work, people are more stressed than ever before. And, stress oftentimes shuts down your ability to have healthy relationships. It creates conflict with your partner and can make individuals crave isolation. When stressed, everything in your body tightens, your blood pressure raises, and you feel overwhelmed and drained, which makes intimacy a challenge. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini reminds couples that they have control over stress and their sex life. Sh...
Apr 30, 2019
According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 91 percent of women are unhappy with their bodies and resort to dieting to achieve their ideal body shape. More than 70 percent of women over the age of 20 are considered overweight or obese. While most fad diets focus on what to eat—or avoid eating—Carly Pollack challenges women to look inside themselves to understand why they’re ignoring common sense and choosing to eat foods they know are bad for them. She reminds us that our plate i...
Apr 23, 2019
The average person encounters environmental toxins in every day life. It’s impossible to completely avoid them. Our bodies are enzyme machines. We need vitamins and minerals for the enzymes to work properly. The nutritional quality of our food supply has decreased in the past 50 years due to modern agricultural procedures. Toxins poison the body’s enzymes so they don’t function properly. There is a correlation between chronic illnesses and toxin exposure. The majority of the population has been ...
Apr 16, 2019
?When it comes to the loss of a loved one, the grieving process can be all-consuming and long-lasting. That process becomes more complicated when your child is experiencing grief with you. Drawing from decades of experience as a therapist, Edy Nathan has compiled a list of the top “do’s and don’ts” for parents trying to understand their child’s grieving process. She explains how children grieve differently than adults and shares signs to be watchful for in a grieving child. Edy explains that dur...
Apr 09, 2019
It’s not uncommon to develop negative habits as a way to cope with daily stress and disappointments. Some women drown their sorrows in food or alcohol. Others numb themselves in front of the television or complain endlessly to friends without making any effort to change their situation. Willpower alone is not enough to change deeply entrenched habits. We must learn how to change habits by stopping to breathe, taking care of our bodies, remaining present, and celebrating little successes. Rosemar...
Apr 02, 2019
Epigenetics is the study of how lifestyle and environment can influence the expression of genes. The choices you make today can affect your own health and the health of future generations. You can’t change your natural hair color, height and foot size. Epigenetics focuses on the things you CAN change, like being overweight, anxiety and chronic health conditions. You may carry a genetic code that predisposes you to a condition. You have the power to prevent those conditions from expressing themse...
Mar 26, 2019
It’s important to empower cancer patients with ways to improve their own health. In fact, nutritional techniques can be applied to any chronic illness. Diet and lifestyle can impact resilience and recovery. Your Terrain Your body must have some damage that made it susceptible to cancer or chronic illness. Looking at the terrain of your life can help find areas to heal. Epigenetics determine your genetic qualities before you are born. It is the blueprint for the “tree” you become in life. You can...
Mar 19, 2019
Stress used to be a survival response to danger. Our modern pressures have redefined the term. Stress now comes from demands on our resources. The demand versus personal capacity is the issue. We have to manage the proportions so we feel less pressure. Stress is a stimulus for change. Organifi . Save 20% NOW! Use code MINDFUL. Click here to order. Consider your stress at three levels: Tame stress comes from the nervous tension of doing something you can easily tackle. Maybe you get nervous befor...
Mar 12, 2019
Finding proper treatment for chronic pain sufferers is a challenge. The recent opioid crisis has proven that pharmaceuticals aren’t an option for long-term pain management and there are few therapies that prove successful. P. Brendon Lundberg, a former chronic pain sufferer, has taken a technology-driven approach to treating chronic pain. While many in the pain management industry treat the tissues surrounding the pain, he understands that pain is a phenomenon of the brain and has started treatm...
Mar 05, 2019
So often, people living with chronic pain are given two options: treat the pain with pharmaceuticals or put up with the pain. In 2007, Sarah Anne Shockley suffered a work-related injury that resulted in chronic pain. Trying various therapies and treatments, nothing quieted the pain or allowed her to return to her normal life. Frustrated by what was happening in her body, Sarah looked inside for a solution. The unique approach to healing that she devised works with awareness, active imagination, ...
Feb 26, 2019
Many Americans struggle with overeating or binge eating, which leads to obesity and a plethora of health problems. Dr. Glenn Livingston, a former food-obsessed binge eater and psychologist, shares his story of breaking the cycle of emotional and binge eating. He analyzes the emotional causes of binge eating and encourages patients to identify binge eating triggers and the food they reach for when triggered. In his book, Never Binge Again: Reprogram Yourself to Think Like a Permanently Thin Perso...
Feb 19, 2019
Whether it’s the keto diet, the paleo diet or Whole30, fad diets inevitably lead to short-term results and yo-yo dieting. The only way to permanently shed weight is to focus on the foods you choose to eat—rather than the amount of food you eat. Jonathan Bailor’s SANE plan is the only program endorsed by top doctors at The Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins, the Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic, and UCLA. It has been proven clinically, through more than 100,000 success stories, to “unclog” yo...
Feb 12, 2019
