A long-term study performed by the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort found that people who experience chronic sleep-deprivation are three times more likely to die than those who are well-rested.

“The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it.”
~Chinese Proverb.

Did you know that fireworks contain a variety of chemicals that are harmful to not only the environment, but the human body as well?

Here’s a great video of Dr. Gloria Gilbere speaking about chemical toxicity beginning in the womb. Common everyday chemicals that are found in pesticides, cleaning supplies, cosmetics, air fresheners, perfume, laundry supplies, personal care products etc. are absorbed through the mother’s skin and then transferred from the mother to the fetus.

One of the biggest roadblocks that prevent many people from getting the physical activity they need is lack of time, but with the PACE exercise program by Dr. Al Sears, that’s no longer an issue. You can reap all the benefits of exercise you need in just 12 minutes a day.

Hi Cynthia,
I am almost 50 and officially in menopause according to my FSH levels and cessation of periods since August. I have had a headache since 11/08. i now have noticed that I have what appears to be a prolapsing urethra. My OB/Gyn prescribed Premarin vaginal cream. What do you think of this [...]

Lately I’ve noticed a lot of commercials on TV from big businesses who want to call attention to the fact that they are supporting research to find a cure for cancer. The first thing that strikes me in regard to this issue is that we rarely see commercials for research on the many ways to [...]

Meditation isn’t just for spiritual growth anymore. It can be used to improve a variety of health conditions, including depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, cancer or simply to de-stress and relax, and who can’t benefit from a little relaxation and stress reduction

There’s a profound healing connection between nature and your health. It nourishes, renews, enriches and heals on a variety of levels. Spending time in nature is one of the best ways to promote optimal physical, emotional and spiritual health.

As someone who practices alternative medicine, the passage of the health care reform bill leaves me with many mixed feelings. On one hand, it addresses several issues that are very much needed, like preventing insurance companies from denying insurance to those with preexisting conditions. Yet, on the other hand, it misses the point on the [...]