Dr. Gabor Mate. Photo by Jay Black. By Heather Callaghan This is presented as alternative way of viewing addiction. One that does not wage war on the addict with shame and punishment from the so-called “War on Drugs.” Is addiction entirely due to genetic predisposition? That’s…
By Jefferey Jaxen What would make a doctor at the pinnacle of his career as head of the emergency department at University College Hospital in London walk away from his job? Furthermore, why would this same doctor open a laboratory, private practice, and offer free…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Let me ask you a question. Did you ever think that your heart and your brain could be connected? There is an overabundance of information currently available regarding heart disease and how to avoid it or manage it. There is also…
by Scott T. Have you ever felt the inextricable sense of dread hanging over you like a black cloud that just won’t budge? Or do you wake in the middle of the night anxious and distraught for reasons unknown? Finding any kind of mental head-space…
by Dr. Victor Marchione I remember sitting in my school cafeteria as a child when Stephanie, a girl one year older than me, turned red and started choking. In a matter of moments, she was on the ground and convulsing. There was disarray all around…
by Dr. David Juan I have a good friend who’s always tired. It impacts her mood, diet, and ultimately how she performs every day. When she’s not at work, she’s sleeping, and when she’s not sleeping, she’s usually lounging around, unable to expend much energy….
by Dr. Victor Marchione When you were very young, you likely got the bulk of your nutrition from breast milk. This milk was highly digestible, high in nutrition, and gave your developing body what it needed to grow. But as you grew, you likely began…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin I go to the gym five days per week and continue to see people who are over 60 years of age working out, taking fitness classes, and participating in various types of physical activities. Although this is an encouraging trend, the…
by Dr. David Juan When I was in high school, I took an entrepreneurship class. For the final project, my partner and I had to construct a business proposal and present it to the class and some guest judges. My partner’s mother, a psychiatrist, suggested…
Children who are physically fit have faster and more robust neuro-electrical brain responses during reading than their less-fit peers, researchers report. The researchers tracked brain activity in participants using electroencephalography, which captures signals from dozens of electrodes on the scalp. These differences correspond with better…
By Heather Callaghan If a type of whole food is considered “evil,” chances are, popular opinion will reverse – just give it time. I don’t believe there are “perfect” or “evil” foods or diets. Ingredients, process and agricultural practices are a different story. Therefore, it…
Deep sleep promotes our well-being, improves our memory and strengthens the body’s defences. Zurich and Fribourg researchers demonstrate how restorative SWS can also be increased without medication – using hypnosis. Sleeping well is a crucial factor contributing to our physical and mental restoration. SWS in…
Heather Callaghan Would you believe we live in a culture that pushes people into pitying others – but not being there for them? To “brightside” them, but not truly comfort? Or to overreact in an attempt to “feel for them?” (and they end up having…
Credit: Harvard’s Wyss Institute and SEAS. A Harvard-led team is the first to demonstrate the ability to use low-power light to trigger stem cells inside the body to regenerate tissue, an advance they reported in Science Translational Medicine. The research, led by David J. Mooney,…
By Joe Martino, Collective-Evolution Whether you have been perusing the self-help or personal development section of the book store, been around people who are looking for personal success or whether you are part of or know of people in spiritual circles, The Secret or Law…
Scientists map the worst times of day for people allergic to grass pollen. Based on their results, the researchers provide new advice to allergy sufferers Atishoo! Help, there are flowering grasses around, please stay indoors – while your friends enjoy the nice summer weather! Traditionally, people…
By Jean Perrins When you are born your body is a brilliant manifestation of genius, managing millions of transactions a second to keep you healthy and highly aware of your surroundings. All you have to do is lie there and as long as food comes…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin How do you feel after you exercise? Speaking from my own personal experience, I can assure you that exercise allows me to focus better on the job, in the gym, or on whatever task I need to do. My day begins…
by Lisa Egan A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book. ~Irish Proverb Are you getting enough sleep on a regular basis? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 50-70% of us have trouble sleeping, leading…
by Lily Dane Anyone’s life truly lived consists of work, sunshine, exercise, soap, plenty of fresh air, and a happy contented spirit. – Lillie Langtry For years, experts have warned us that overexposure to the sun can lead to melanoma, the deadliest form of skin…
