Reading Time: 3 minutes Welcome to my deep dive into the mystical world of chakras, an ancient practice that aligns with the emerging modern scientific understanding of how energy influences our physical, mental, and emotional functions.1 Today, I’m exploring this intriguing topic with insights from Simona Hudova, a certified hypnotist and energy healer based …
Reading Time: < 1 minute In a conversation about traditional, ancient paths to wellness, Beverly speaks with Simona Hudova. She is a certified hypnotist and energy healer from Scappoose, Oregon. Simona explains that energy healing channels energy into a patient for therapeutic effects. Video edited on Kapwing Energy Healing with Simona Hudova Simona outlines energy …
Reading Time: < 1 minute Video edited on Kapwing Food, Lifestyle & Prediabetes Risks Despite readily available health information, the numbers of Americans with prediabetes risks is skyrocketing. As a result, we are failing to prevent diabetes. Many of us continue chasing wellness. This is because of the food we eat and other lifestyle choices. …
Reading Time: 2 minutes Studies Support St. John’s Wort Effects St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum), according to numerous studies, is an effective treatment for mild to moderate depression. In fact, St. John’s Wort is comparable to Prozac, Zoloft and Celexa, widely prescribed pharmaceutical antidepressants. Popularity of St. John’s Wort St. John’s Wort is commonly …
Reading Time: 4 minutes Why Zinc Matters We all need the trace mineral zinc to boost immunity and combat inflammation. Constantly active, zinc moves into cells and out to the bloodstream. Cell Signaling Zinc activates cells, playing a role in inflammation, immunity, and infection. Also, zinc influences the onset and progression of some chronic …
Reading Time: 11 minutes Smoldering Inflammation: The Slow Burn. Chronic inflammation is a common condition. It gives rise to cancer, obesity, diabetes, heart and blood vessel diseases, and osteoarthritis. Record numbers of Americans suffer from these ailments. Are you doing enough not to join them? Do not focus on treating disease. Instead, murder smoldering …
Reading Time: 6 minutes NSAIDs – Say, What’s That Name? Chronic NSAID use is dangerous. But, oh, let’s start from the beginning. The letters N-S-A-I-Ds stand for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. NSAIDs can relieve pain, decrease inflammation, and reduce fevers. If you’ve ever had a cold, flu, headache, menstrual cramps, arthritis or joint pain, chances …
Reading Time: 6 minutes What is Self-Awareness? Self-awareness is an important life skill. Explore the interplay of your mind, body, and spirit. Contemplate your feelings, emotions, thoughts and beliefs. Be self-aware. Understand who you are. See yourself with clarity. Know what you stand for. This is self-awareness. Therefore, by strengthening and refining the skill …
Reading Time: 5 minutes High-Quality Foods Reduce Chronic Inflammation. Reduce chronic inflammation, the experts advise, by eating high-quality food. Sounds simple. But our fast-paced lives and overprogrammed schedules make meal planning, prep, and cooking a hassle. Consequently, because of time stress, many people consume more and more ultra-processed food. And what is ultra-processed food? …
Reading Time: 5 minutes What is Health Literacy? Health literacy is defined by The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion as: “The degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others.” Health literacy is a skill. By …
