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Rhodiola (also known by its botanical name rhodiola rosea) is an herb used in Europe to help promote physical endurance and combat the effects of high altitudes for hundreds of years. Why this botanical it has been used historically to help temporary anxiety and fatigueit has become very popular in our modern, stressed, wellness-loving world. Now it is very easy to find rhodiola extract, rhodiola supplements, and even herbal shots containing the root. Read on to learn the benefits of rhodiola root, how you can get it, and why it’s important to be selective about rhodiola (and all other herbs…
In a review posted on BMC Medicine, The researchers reviewed the current literature to explore the challenges of malaria vaccination in reaching high-risk children and discussed policy implications. They identified risks related to the health system that could hinder the effectiveness of the malaria vaccine and proposed solutions to ensure equitable and universal protection against the disease. Study: Malaria vaccination: barriers to reaching high-risk children. Image credit: Media Lens King/Shutterstock.com Record Despite decades of efforts, malaria remains a major health challenge in Africa, prompting the introduction of RTS, S/AS01 and R21/Matrix-M vaccines. These vaccines offer promising developments, but require further…
Let’s be honest? Carbs and breakfast are a match made in heaven, especially considering crowd favorites like avocado toast, oats, and granola. Not surprisingly, breakfast is an area I see many people struggle with when adopting a low carb diet or just looking to cut their carbs slightly. The good news is that you can find a breakfast that you enjoy without feeling like you’re missing out. Zoe-Bingley Pullin shares three low-carb summer breakfast ideas that won’t make you miss the bread. Fresh Coconut and Chia Bowl Image: Zoe Bingley-Pullin This breakfast bowl uses few ingredients, is simple to prepare,…
This deep moisture night cream came out so nice and creamy. It’s packed with nutrients for your skin that can be applied at night before bed so you wake up with soft, silky skin. As the weather changes in temperature and humidity, skin can undergo changes, so I wanted to create a formula that would give it an extra boost of protection and moisture. I selected specific ingredients that would help maintain the skin’s moisture barrier and promote healing. Here is a little more information about each of the ingredients in this recipe. Raw shea butter is one of the…
“When does tailbone pain start during pregnancy?” This is a question that many people ask on Google. It got us wondering: Do many people just assume tail pain is an inevitable part of pregnancy, something they’ll have to “suffer” at some point? We are here to assure you that it is not! Although common, there are many things you can do to prevent or relieve tailbone pain or coccydynia. First, let’s cover some basic information about your tail and what tail pain is like. Next, we’ll discuss the common causes of tailbone pain during pregnancy and what you can do…
Have you thought about how many diets, detoxes and plans you have tried in your life? When we have new students join the Mindful Nutrition Method, on average, they have tried at least three diets, plans or trends before coming to see us for sustainable solutions. The key point here is that they shouldn’t work, right? Otherwise, they would not come to us afterwards. And guess what, our students are not alone! This is becoming more and more common with so many new trends, quick fix plans and diets coming out every week. This overflow into the health and wellness…
In a recent article published in the journal Nutrientsresearchers assessed how gestational weight gain (GWG) is related to the eating behaviors of pregnant women and their nonpregnant partners through a cohort study in the United States. Their results show that poor cognitive limitation was associated with higher GWG, suggesting that restrained eating by couples could reduce GWG and thereby the risk of infant macrosomia, caesarean section, preeclampsia and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Study: Healthy eating behaviors among couples contribute to lower weight gain during pregnancy. Image credit: El Nariz / Shutterstock Record Excess GWG is associated with increased risks of…
I’m sharing my strategy and how I’ve reduced inflammation and resolved some health issues over the past year. ***Warning: this post contains red bulb images. If that freaks you out, feel free to skip this post! Hello friends! I hope you have a wonderful week. Ours has been slowly spent redoing the house – I’ll share some photos of the new floors soon!- and we’re getting ready for spring travels and adventures. For today’s post, I wanted to share more about my health journey over the past year and my plan. Please note that I am not a doctor and…
Home Blog Skin care The Impact of Social Media Influencers on Youth Skin Care: A Dermatologist 03:02 PM, March 7, 2024 Skincare routines are becoming increasingly popular online searches among young women (and men!), with TikTok and Instagram serving as hotspots for trends that come and go in the blink of an eye! In this blog, Dr. Travers examines the influence of social media on our youth’s skin care regimen and offers advice on navigating online beauty tips. Given the popularity of skincare searches on social media, it’s no surprise that we routinely see in our Skincare Physicians clinic, young…
Embracing motherhood and entering the phase of new motherhood is a rewarding physical experience. But, that’s not all hunting. Every year, maternal mortality occurs at the time of pregnancy and childbirth, due to income status, fragile delivery systems (in many developing countries), infection of pregnancy and infection during childbirth. Maternal health it is also closely related to the survival of a newborn, as an expectant mother’s health problems tend to be transmitted to the baby before birth. Due to pregnancy complications, there are chances of her giving birth to premature and low birth weight babies. Therefore, based on the analysis…