Despite the launch of many programs and initiatives designed to get kids in the US to eat healthier, like the elimination of junk food from school vending machines, child obesity rates keep rising and increased more rapidly during the pandemic. So, the question remains: what … [Read more...] about To fight child obesity, family and friends need to accept kids as they are
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An expert’s advice on holistic healthcare for menopause
The menopausal experience is a period of transition that connects women throughout history. Still, every woman’s menopause will be as unique as she is—from the time it starts to the symptoms experienced, to how long it lasts. According to Dr. Anna Barbieri, MD, FACOG, NCMP, … [Read more...] about An expert’s advice on holistic healthcare for menopause
Traditional Chinese medicine gets support from WHO
Chinese medicine with a comprehensive holistic perspective on health, existed for thousands of years before western medicine began dominating modern health care. As complementary treatments gain more and more acceptance, Chinese medicine is making a comeback. It is set to … [Read more...] about Traditional Chinese medicine gets support from WHO
The spices of life
Is it time to trade that aspirin tablet for a teaspoon of turmeric? Kim Ridley| March 2008 issue By the middle of the afternoon, Ellen Ryan was out of steam. A community organizer in central Maine, Ryan says her energy crashed every afternoon. To get through the rest of the day, … [Read more...] about The spices of life