Health Blogs
Empowering you with timeless wisdom and modern science to live longer, healthier, and with purpose.
Knowledge Requires Action
Knowledge is often described as a treasure, a precious gift that has the potential to transform lives. Yet, as the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu so wisely pointed out, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Knowing alone is not enough—it is...
LIFE: It’s A Balancing Act
A well-rounded individual isn’t someone who excels at everything but rather someone who has discovered the delicate art of balance across all areas of life. Achieving this balance is essential for peace, happiness, and well-being. While striving for external goals...
It’s Not Just About Cavities! How You Brush Affects Your Heart and Your Health
A recent study out of Japan published in Scientific Reports (28 June 2023) found that your tooth-brushing habits are directly related to your cardiovascular health and longevity. We all know how important it is for us to brush our teeth regularly. Brushing helps...
Are You Tending Your Garden?
Approximately 70% of our immune system is in our gut. Nutrients from food can’t reach our cells if they aren’t absorbed and dispensed properly. We all have over 200 different species of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in our digestive tract. Add foods that feed the good bugs (probiotics) and avoid the foods and medicines that kill or inhibit a healthy microbiome.
Just Breathe: Simple Exercises to Calm Your Mind & Conquer Stress
Stress has become an inescapable part of modern life. Between the demands of work, family obligations, and the constant influx of digital information, the mind is often left in a state of perpetual tension. This chronic stress takes a toll not only on mental...
Fasting Can Be an Important Part of Overall Health
Fasting is the single greatest natural healing therapy. It is nature's ancient, universal remedy for many problems. Intermittent fasting has a significant impact on the body, and that is obvious. If it didn’t, no one would have even attempted to apply it to their...
Food Is Your Medicine
A new study published in Nature Food (20 Nov 2023) adds to what we know to be true - that eating a healthy diet can add years to your life. This study goes even further, which is true even if you change your ways in middle age! The researchers from the UK followed...
In one way or another, we are all affected by Alzheimer’s
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, in 2023, “the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's is growing — and growing fast. More than 6 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's”. It is frightening to think that 1 in 3 seniors in America dies with some...
By honoring our bodies and incorporating the wisdom of the past, we can blend this into our modern lives, promoting a future filled with vitality, purpose, and lasting well-being.