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Stopping the Trauma Cycle: Mind-Body Healing Strategies

Aug 30, 2024 ● By Carrie Gauthier

Trauma can strike anyone at any time. Loss, heartbreak, abuse, violence, displacement, accidents, disasters, health problems—the list of possible traumas is endless.

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Natural Solutions for Alopecia: In Search of a Full Head of Hair

Aug 30, 2024 ● By Zak Logan

For many of us, our hair can feel like an outward expression of our identity, and we may struggle emotionally and socially when it is compromised.

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Holistic Approaches to Hypothyroidism

Jul 31, 2024 ● By Meena Malhotra, M.D.

Hypothyroidism, marked by the thyroid gland’s underproduction of thyroid hormones, affects about 5 percent of the population, particularly women and older adults.

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Better Health Through Better Social Interaction

Jul 31, 2024 ● By Jerry Garcia, PA-C, and Raymond Wohl, BA, MA

Adults that are more socially connected are healthier and live longer.

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Coach and Hypnotherapist Builds on Personal Experience to Help Others Avoid Burnout

Jul 31, 2024 ● By Sheila Julson

Life coach and hypnotherapist Avani Patel knows firsthand about burnout from the demands of work and home life.

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The Top Four Blue Zone Diet Ingredients

Jul 31, 2024 ● By Meena Mallhotra, M.D.

Blue Zones are regions of the world thought to have a higher than usual number of people that tend to live much longer than average, with many reaching age 100 without health problems like heart disease, obesity, cancer, dementia or diabetes.

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Exploring the Hidden Benefits of Melatonin

Jul 31, 2024 ● By Chuck Steinmann

Melatonin is a well-known and inexpensive supplement that is available almost everywhere. Many people are familiar with melatonin as a sleep aid, but it has powerful effects that extend far beyond sleep.

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The Power of Community: Finding a Path to Meaningful Connection

Jul 31, 2024 ● By Thais Harris, BCHN

Despite society’s increasing emphasis on individualism, the concept of community remains a powerful force for personal and collective well-being.

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The Power of Healing Circles: Resilience and Enjoyment in Nurturing Company

Jul 31, 2024 ● By Maya Whitman

Healing circles offer support, resilience, and emotional nourishment through activities like drumming, art, and communal gatherings.

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A Pathway to a Fulfilling Wellness Career at Midwest College of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

Jul 31, 2024 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

The Midwest College of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (MCAHM) is now welcoming applications for its fall enrollment period, for Traditional Chinese Medicine and holistic health courses.

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Revitalize Skin Health with Lymphatic Techniques

Jul 01, 2024 ● By Sharon Vogel, CLT, LMT, BCTMB

As the largest organ of our body, the skin not only serves as a protective barrier, but it also plays a crucial role in our overall health. Enhancing skin health through lymphatic movement techniques such as manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and dry brushing can rejuvenate skin and boost our body’s natural detoxification process.

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Holistic Skin Care From the Inside Out

Jun 28, 2024 ● By Carrie Jackson

As the largest organ in the body, our skin works overtime to protect us. Its intricate structure is a barrier against ultraviolet (UV) light, pathogens, chemicals and other environmental threats.

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The Surprising Benefits of Using Mushrooms for Skin Care

Jun 28, 2024 ● By Linda Conroy, MSS, MLSP

Mushrooms are becoming increasingly popular in the culinary world, the healing/natural medicine realm and as a fun foraging hobby.

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Benefits of Meditation: Three Reasons to Start and Three Daily Strategies to Succeed

Jun 28, 2024 ● By Mark Young, Ph.D.

In today's hectic world, stress and anxiety are common, but meditation offers a powerful solution for inner peace and well-being. Proven to reduce stress and anxiety without side effects, meditation becomes most effective when practiced daily. Incorporating it into your morning routine can transform it into a time you look forward to each day. Learn how to integrate meditation into your life for lasting peace and wellness, guided by insights from Mark Young, Ph.D.

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