Decolonizing Alternative Medicine: Healing Communities with Indigenous Wisdom
Felicia Coctzin Ruiz has been steeped in the curanderismo tradition since her childhood. Now, her work as a Kitchen Curandera…
7 Supplements Keto Dieters Should Consider Taking
Our handyman was nearly unrecognizable. He was down 60 pounds in a matter of months, and he said it was…
The Longevity Benefit of a Physically Demanding Job
Is it good for our health and longevity to heave, dig, hoist, stroll or otherwise exert ourselves during working hours?…
The Trans Community Lacks Good Nutrition Advice
When I began my transition in 2019, I was frustrated with the limited research and information on proper nutrition and…
Are supplements and alternative therapies all they’re cracked up to be?
“When I started work as a doctor, my mentors taught me to recommend cranberry tablets for my patients with bladder…
A Natural Food Supplement May Relieve Anxiety
A natural food supplement reduces anxiety in mice, according to a new Weizmann Institute of Science study. The plant-derived substance,…
Thirty minutes’ exercise won’t counteract sitting all day, but adding light movement can help – new research
It’s recommended we do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day – or 150 minutes a week – to…
Help kids retain good nutrition through the summer
The SMART (Summer Meals Alternative Relief and Transportation) Act has been introduced in Congress by U.S. Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J.,…
Brighten Your Day with These Natural Supplements
Many of us suffer from things like stress, anxiety, and depression. Even if you don’t have a diagnosed mental illness,…
Does Exercise Prevent Dementia?
Few things are as unconditionally healthy as exercise. Besides the instant gratifications of losing weight, building muscle and simply feeling…