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Reversing Memory Loss with the Bredesen Protocol

Oct 29, 2021 ● By Jessica Montalvo, MD

The Bredesen Protocol is a new way to think about memory loss. It works well for people that want to help prevent Alzheimer’s or notice symptoms early and want to take action, says Dr. Jessica Montalvo, MD.

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Postpartum Recovery and Support for New Moms

Oct 29, 2021 ● By Cristina Madine

Postpartum depletion is serious, can take up to 10 years to improve and may worsen with each pregnancy. During this postpartum time, women need the most support from loved ones and society. The time is now, and the key to recovery is to help women focus on self-care, emotional, physical and social support, says Cristina Madine.

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Artist and Animator Danny Casale Wants the World to Know: UR SPECIAL

Oct 29, 2021 ● By Anna Marie Imbordino

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shares that one in six U.S. children have a clinically diagnosed mental, behavioral or developmental disorder. According to the Mayo Clinic, with or without a clinical diagnosis, school-age children can experience mental health related symptoms as a result of family life changes, bullying, food allergies and other short-term issues. Los Angeles-based artist and animator Danny Casale, well-known as Coolman Coffeedan, has translated his animated characters into print with the launch of his book, UR SPECIAL: Advice for Humans from Coolman Coffeedan, which offers a positive affirmation for the reader to take away.

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Healthy Brain Strategies: How to Prevent Cognitive Decline

Oct 29, 2021 ● By Linda Sechrist

The old paradigm of inevitable aging and cognitive decline is being shifted by functional medicine experts into a new paradigm based on the brain’s neuroplasticity.

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New Way to Build Muscle May Help Those with Chronic Disease

Sep 30, 2021

A new innovative, nonsurgical U.S. Food and Drug Administration-cleared device that uses high-intensity, focused, electromagnetic technology to eliminate unwanted fat and build muscle may help patients with chronic disease.

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A Naturopathic Approach to Healthy Skin

Sep 30, 2021 ● By Marisa Marciano

Skin health reflects whole body health. Its appearance can have profound effects on our psychological well-being, while also serving as an indicator of the body’s internal health status and physiological resiliency.

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Healthy Breast Basics: Lifestyle Choices to Lower Disease Risks

Sep 30, 2021 ● By Sandra Yeyati

One in eight American women develops breast cancer in the course of her lifetime, but that risk can be reduced by holistic strategies such as dietary changes, cleanses and breast self-exams.

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Learn About Advances in Treating Hormone Imbalances

Sep 23, 2021

Attendees will learn the biggest mistake that people make with exercise that prevents weight loss and what really works for permanent loss of belly fat and bulges, safely and healthfully. This information is for men, too.

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Non-Pharmaceutical Approaches to Pain Management

Aug 31, 2021 ● By Dr. Meena Malhotra, MD

Approximately 20 percent, or 50 million adults in the U.S., are affected by chronic pain, defined as pain on most days or every day in the past six months.

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Post-Pandemic Eco-Mindfulness

Aug 31, 2021 ● By Brendan M. Cournane

Now that society is hopefully on the path to opening up again and embarking on a “new normal”, we can benefit by assessing our current situation, then taking action to reset and achieve new goals.

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Art’s Embrace: Healing Through Creativity

Aug 31, 2021 ● By Sandra Yeyati

Art can be a powerful force for healing. Throughout America, art’s redemption takes center stage at hospitals, nursing homes, jails, public spaces and homeless shelters.

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Conquering Chronic Pain: How the Body-Mind Connection Works

Aug 31, 2021 ● By Ronica O’Hara

Understanding the mind/body connection is to key for patients seeking healing from chronic pain through holistic approaches.

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Managing School Anxiety Starts with a Healthy Gut

Jul 30, 2021 ● By Carrie Jackson

Going back to school can be anxiety-provoking under normal circumstances, and the challenges of the past year may bring additional stress. Dr. Meena Malhotra, MD is the medical director at Heal n Cure, an integrative facility in Glenview that specializes in functional medicine. She says that holistically reducing anxiety and promoting happiness starts with a healthy gut, and people of all ages can benefit from proactively optimizing their gut function to manage stress.

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Discover the Magic of Magnesium

Jul 30, 2021 ● By Sara Le Brun-Blashka and Kara Credle

Magnesium is an essential nutrient, but nearly half of the U.S. population does not get enough for good health.

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Estrogen Dominance and Women’s Well-Being

Jul 30, 2021 ● By Cristina Madine

One in 10 women experiences depression at least once in their lifetime in the United States, according to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study. A majority of women are also unsatisfied with their bodies, especially when it comes to their periods, and premenstrual syndrome is so severe for some that it interferes with daily life.

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