How Optimism Affects Your Physical Health

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Optimism directly affects physical health. It improves all aspects of health—immune, cardiovascular, brain function and even longevity. Interestingly, optimistic individuals are likely to be more conscientious, to choose the healthiest habits, and to have more friends. Expect the best and you are more likely to receive the best outcome. Optimists are generally happy people. Happiness […]

Holistic vs Integrative Medicine

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Many people are confused about the difference between integrative and holistic medicine. So, we are going to look at holistic vs integrative medicine. Once you know the difference, our belief is that you will understand which is more conducive to a healthier overall life. To truly understand the difference viz holistic vs integrative medicine, you […]

The Sad Truth About Birth Control Pills And Depression

In 1960, medicine proudly announced the advent of birth control pills, which, when properly used, prevents pregnancy about 91% of the time. Supposedly 99% effective if taken regularly. Besides the intended benefit, there are many potential side effects of birth control pills and depression is just one of them. Despite the potential side effects of […]

How To Manage Anxiety Attacks According To A Holistic MD

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Anxiety and panic attacks can easily mimic emergency conditions that require a visit to an ER including chest pain, heart attacks, stroke, and many others. So, it is important to understand what the symptoms are. And to understand how to manage anxiety attacks and when to seek immediate emergency care. If you are not sure […]

Do You Believe In Reincarnation? Why You Should If You’re A Christian

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Do you believe in reincarnation? Most Christians today do not. Yet the earliest teachings of the Church included reincarnation.  Origen of Alexandria was a great Roman fountainhead of Christianity and believed in reincarnation as part of Christianity. He is believed to have lived from 185 – 254 C.E. during a time of widespread persecution of […]

Surviving Our Toxic World

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As far as we can tell, the earth was relatively unpolluted until humans began mining for heavy metals in 1540. THIS BEGAN slowly increasing heavy metal pollution, which accelerated in the 20th century with leaded GASOLINE, LEADED paint, and silver/MERCURY fillings, thanks to the dental profession! And creating the toxic world we live in today. […]

How To Achieve Optimal Health And Performance Well Beyond Your 80s

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Actually, achieving optimal health and performance throughout your life and well beyond your 80s is very easy to do if you have the basic essential health habits: Body Mass Index (BMI) 18 to 24. Only 28% of Americans have a BMI in this range No smoking. 78% of Americans are smoke-free. Eating 5 to 8 […]

Tips for Building Your Immune System (According To an MD)

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The immune system is at least as critical as your brain in overall health. Of course, every organ and system is important but immune dysfunction is a major cause of every illness. Building your immune system is more important than learning anything else! Everything affects everything in the body, and a chief regulator of every […]

A Doctor’s Best Tips For Managing Stress And Anxiety

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There is no escaping it. We are surrounded by stressors every day. And these stressors come in many different forms – physical, emotional, mental, environmental, electromagnetic, nutritional, and many others. It is no wonder that you’re looking for tips to help you in managing stress and anxiety. But let’s be clear about stress. In and […]

A Doctor’s Advice: Why You Should Consider An Anti-Inflammatory Diet For Chronic Pain

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Virtually all symptoms and illnesses are the result of inflammation and everything affects everything. Other than breathing and water, food is the most essential for life itself. Following an anti-inflammatory diet for chronic pain is effective and fairly simple. Eighty percent of your food should be vegetables and fruits and twenty percent protein. Since the […]