Medicare and Mental Health Coverage: A Guide for Seniors with Depression
Photo by Abhilash Mishra from Pexels Though depression is a common mental health problem among seniors, it is not a normal part of aging. The majority of older adults enjoy happiness and a high degree of life satisfaction in their golden years. If you are suffering from depression, it’s important to get help. Depression can worsen the outcome […]
Spices and Their Medicinal Benefits
Spices Rock! They say that an apple a day helps keep the doctor away, but in reality, herbs and spices contain more powerful disease fighting properties, vitamins, and nutrients than most fruits and vegetables. By simply spicing up your dishes, you could be adding years to your life, and warding off illnesses like the cancer, […]
Dance Me to the End of Love
Leonard Cohen’s beautiful love song, Dance Me to the End of Love, actually had its inspiration in the concentration camp practice of forcing a string quartet to play while death was going on all around them. Cohen himself, as a Jew, could have seen it as a symbol of death. Instead, he saw it as […]
Health Benefits of Gardening
Get Green in Your Garden & Get Healthy No, we’re not talking about raising environmental consciousness! Get green in your garden and enjoy good health that follows. Gardening has proven health benefits – not only will you enjoy fresh, tasty organic produce without having to travel further than your own backyard, you will be able […]
Love Heals
The heart of the matter is that it is the heart that matters. A healthy heart is a happy heart. To achieve optimal heart health, your emotional and spiritual heart is just as important as your physical heart, and care must be given to all aspects of this vital organ. Every thought causes an instant flow of emotions by […]
New Study Finds Gut Bacteria Can Cause Heart Attacks and Stroke
Heart disease remains the number one killer in America. Nowadays, after several studies and research we know how to reduce cholesterol, treat blood pressure, and reduce cardiac risks through diet, exercise, and other interventions, but missing data still remains on how to attack heart disease. Scientists search to solve the mystery and get answers as […]
Heart Health Benefits of Turmeric
When it comes to healing herbs and plants, turmeric tops the list for its significant health benefits. This distinctive yellow-orange root has been used for centuries in medicines, herbal drinks and foods around the globe, and is often used to treat a wide range of ailments. In recent years, scientists have been studying turmeric for […]
Holistic Therapies for Heart Health
Holistic Heart Health Dr. Cynthia Thaik believes that optimal holistic heart health isn’t just about caring for the physical heart, but that focusing on the mind and body is also very important. Western medicine for heart-related diseases often overlooks the fact that you must also tend to your emotional, mental, and spiritual health. A holistic […]
New study suggests eating red meat may increase risk of Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors A new study published June 17, 2013 in JAMA Internal Medicine showed that eating red meat over prolonged period of time increased the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The study followed several men and women participants for four years and found that those who ate half a serving (about […]
The Importance of Finding Balance in Your Life
Balance Your Way to Health Do you sometimes wonder if your life is in balance? In today’s world, balanced living may seem like a theoretical term that nobody can put into practice because daily life can oftentimes leave us feeling frustrated, anxious, stressed, depressed, and unfulfilled. Yet, in fact there is nothing simpler and healthier […]