Author: healthtost
Rozalind Joy Neil is an integrated holistic therapist, holistic coach and empowering holistic educator based in Fife, Scotland. She helps women discover their unique path to peace with a series of techniques to nurture their bodies, focus their minds, calm their emotions and revitalize their energy. She is also a Holistic Pregnancy Therapist, Integrative Wellness Coach and Empowering Birth Educator, sharing her passion and knowledge to support and educate women, helping them find the Serenity to bloom. Here Rozalind talks to The Natural Parent magazine about what inspired her to start her business, the challenges she has overcome and…
Hhave you ever felt personally victimized by the seat on an indoor bike? After several unsuccessful attempts to get my butt comfortably on the seat of a stationary bike, I decided to focus on running. For a long time, this was the only way I worked on my cardio fitness. Until recently that is. A few months ago, I got the chance to test the NordicTrack Commercial S221 Studio Cycle exercise bike. Although I was apprehensive at first, given my history of discomfort in the bike saddle, I finally decided to give it a try. I don’t have a gym…
In a recent study published in Metabolism of Naturethe researchers investigated the correlation between cellular damage, iron accumulation, aging and fibrosis. Study: Iron accumulation drives fibrosis, senescence and the age-related secretory phenotype. Image credit: Sadovnikova Olga/Shutterstock.com Record Fibrogenesis is a defense response to tissue damage that leads to life-threatening disorders. Senescent cells, also known as the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP), are the main cause of fibrosis. Fibrosis causes organ damage and the development of cardiovascular, interstitial lung and kidney disorders by replacing healthy tissues with collagen-rich scar tissue. Pro-angiogenic factors such as tumor growth factor beta (TGF-β) and interleukin-11 (IL-11)…
When we think of eating disorders, the common perception is that these are conditions that primarily affect women. However, this stereotype is not only inaccurate but also harmful. Eating disorders can and do affect men. In fact, in Canada, an estimated 10-15% of people diagnosed with anorexia or bulimia are men, and about 40% of those with binge eating disorder are men. Unfortunately, due to societal expectations and stigma, many men do not seek treatment for these serious health problems. In this article, we will discuss the types of eating disorders most commonly experienced by Canadian men, their contributing factors,…
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RecordHIV prevention continues to be a public health priority in British Columbia (BC). Incidence and prevalence are two measures of disease frequency used to inform our response to the HIV epidemic. Incidence is the number of new infections (diagnosed and undiagnosed) that occur in an area during a year, while prevalence is the total number of people living with HIV in that area during the year.Routine HIV surveillance is based on new HIV diagnoses [BC HIV Annual Report 2017]. However, because people can live with HIV for a long time before being diagnosed, the number of new HIV diagnoses is…
As a responsible parent, you naturally want to ensure the health and safety of your newborn. One of the most common concerns of parents is the risk of a baby drowning in milk, especially when it is sleep. If the milk enters the nose instead of going down the throat, it can lead to complications and cause discomfort for the baby. In this section, I will address the potential dangers of a baby drowning in the milk while it is sleep and offer advice on how to prevent it from happening. We understand that this can be a source of…
As kids, we were fascinated by the ad campaigns for the latest, greatest — sugariest — breakfast cereal. Today, we know that these processed, artificially colored flakes and rings should be avoided like homework. Ironically, we’ve been inundated with another kind of breakfast hype – this time for healthier milks. For decades, the recommendation has been simple: skim all the way through. Then came the headlines that full fat dairy was superior for satiety and nutrition. But then goat milk started showing up on more shelves — could it be better than both? At the same time, almond milk devotees…
In a recent article published in Npj Metabolic Health and Diseaseresearchers evaluated the effectiveness of the fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) versus the Mediterranean diet (MD) in reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among obese adults with hypertension. Study: Fasting mimicking diet cycles versus a Mediterranean diet and cardiometabolic risk in overweight and obese hypertensive subjects: a randomized clinical trial. Image credit: Foxys Forest Manufacture / Shutterstock.com They conducted a single-center randomized clinical trial (RCT) in Tennessee, United States (USA), at the Hypertension Institute (HTI) between September 2018 and May 2019. Record Healthy eating habits may be an effective strategy to protect the…
In recent news, it was reported that Millennials (those born from the early 80s to 1996) are experiencing a faster decline in health compared to older generations, contradicting conventional expectations that the health-savvy generation would enjoy increased longevity . A few years ago, a Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) study revealed that one-third of Millennials have health conditions that reduce their quality of life and life expectancy. The report found that Millennials have significantly higher diagnoses for 8 of the top 10 health conditions than Generation X, and based on their current health status, Millennials are more likely to be…