Health
May – Stroke Awareness Month
Signs and Symptoms of Stroke Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke is the first step to ensuring medical help is received immediately. For each minute a stroke goes untreated and blood flow to the brain continues to be blocked, a person loses about 1.9 million neurons. This could mean that a person’s speech, movement, memory, and so much more can be affected. FAST is an easy way to remember and identify the most common symptoms...
Large scale study regarding cell phone radiation and cancer
Brain cancer strongly linked to cell phone radiation in brand-new, large-scale study Even if the wireless industry would like you to ignore this truth: it looks like very little cell phone use – per month – can cause a big increase in the risk of brain cancer. An astounding 95 out of 100 adult Americans currently own cell phones, a testament to the nation’s near-universal embrace of a mode of communication that – as recently as 25...
Earth Day Festival
Join Durango Nature Studies and many other community partners for our 9th annual Earth Day Festival. In addition to an array of booths which will showcase the important work of many regional nonprofit organizations, we will have a number of fun activities, including our traditional 5k and Family Fun Run. The race will start and end at Rotary Park. Date: Sunday, April 22, 2018 Place: Rotary Park 1565 East Second Ave., Durango CO 81301...
HEALTHY LIVING: A Better Breakfast
In her next two Healthy Living segments, Ashley Lucas puts smarter eating principles into action with simple ideas for meals and snacks. In this installment, learn what kind of breakfast will give you early-morning energy without a sugar crash later in the day.
HEALTHY LIVING: What Does a Chiropractor Do?
Your heart, lungs and other organs rely on steady contact with the brain in order to function properly. Likewise, many ailments that affect different parts of the body can actually be traced to interference with this connection. Trapper Niccum explains how chiropractic treatment can help in this edition of Healthy Living.
HEALTHY LIVING: Healthy Menu Suggestions for Kids
Need some healthy menu tips for picky eaters? Ashley Lucas offers some suggestions in this edition of Healthy Living.
Plastic particles found in bottled water
Tests on major brands of bottled water have found that nearly all of them contained tiny particles of plastic. Article from BBC.com by David Shukman, Science editor. In the largest investigation of its kind, 250 bottles bought in nine different countries were examined. Research led by journalism organisation Orb Media discovered an average of 10 plastic particles per litre, each larger than the width of a human hair. Companies whose...
Potentially Toxic Levels Of Lead And Other Metals Found In E-Cigarette Vapor
The next time you inhale the vapor of an e-cigarette, consider this: there may be toxic levels of metals — including lead — that could be leaking from the heating coils of your device. Post from Forbes.com by Robert Glatter This is the finding of a new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, published yesterday in Environmental Health Perspectives. While the study is small—evaluating...
HEALTHY LIVING: Preventing Obesity in Children
How to you feed a finicky child a healthy diet to avoid obesity? It’s all about the sugar in their food
Drinking alcohol more effective than exercise for living a long life, study finds
IRVINE, Calif. – Drinking alcohol could be more important than exercise when it comes to living a long life, researchers say. Post from wtvr.com The 90+ Study from the University of California, Irvine seeks to find out why people in the fastest growing age group in the United States – the “oldest-olds” – live as long as they do. Those who like to indulge in a moderate of alcohol should also enjoy the findings of neurologist Claudia...
‘Recovered City Girls’ Plan Three Springs Farmers Market
Introducing a new, afternoon farmer’s market in Durango! They grew up in Los Angeles and upstate New York, but they moved to Durango to start a farm and farmers market. Find out where else you can buy locally grown food this summer.
Daily turmeric intake boosts memory, uplifts mood: Study
Eating turmeric daily may boost your memory and uplift your mood, a study suggests. Found in turmeric, curcumin has previously been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Post and image from Deccan Chronicle. It also has been suggested as a possible reason that senior citizens in India, where curcumin is a dietary staple, have a lower prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and better cognitive performance....
Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Soup
This Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Soup is a cold-weather staple! It features simple ingredients that complement each other perfectly and provide a sweet rich flavor with a creamy texture. Simply chop up all of the veggies and let them simmer in a slow cooker. So, it is perfect for making ahead of time in large batches and for enjoying throughout the week. Serves 6. Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes peeled and chopped 1 butternut...
Health Benefits of Beets!
Beets may not be high on your list of favorite foods, but word about the health benefits of beets and beets nutrition is spreading. A study published in Hypertension journal showed that beet juice is as effective as medications for lowering blood pressure, and (best of all) without negative side effects. Post from Natural Health 365 by Dena Schmidt In fact, drinking beet juice – as part of a nitrate-rich diet – has also been linked...
HEALTHY LIVING: The Importance of Protein in Weight Loss
The right amount of protein is a key component of a healthy weight-loss diet.
Ibuprofen Linked to Men’s Fertility Problems
TUESDAY Jan. 9, 2018 — Taking the common painkiller ibuprofen has been linked in a small study with a condition affecting male fertility problems. Male fertility is dropping around the world and the researchers wanted to see if ibuprofen might be contributing to this. Post from WebMD.com by Tim Locke. Ibuprofen Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug sold without a prescription for short-term treatment of pain,...
The two best diets for your overall health, according to nutrition experts
Original post from BusinessInsider.com by Lydia Ramsey. US News & World Report ranked the DASH and Mediterranean diets as the top picks for diets to try in 2018. The diets differ a bit in their approaches to healthy eating, but both emphasize fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Here are the steps to take to try each diet. Finding a healthy diet and sticking to it is no small feat, especially since some plans require food...
Protect Your Brain from the Early Dementia Epidemic, free docu-series by Mark Hyman MD
Did you know that brain issues and illnesses affect over 1.1 BILLION lives? (Dr. Mark Hyman was one of those people, and today, he is sharing his personal story. Please click here for a special PRE-SCREENING of the documentary series: Broken Brain, starting January 17th.) I know there are a lot of opportunities to learn about health, but rarely does something as powerful as Dr. Mark Hyman’s documentary series, Broken Brain, get put...
HEALTHY LIVING: Protein and Exercise
Maintaining your muscle mass is an important key to staying healthy while losing weight. Learn how regulating your levels of protein also plays a part on this installment of Healthy Living, featuring Ashley Lucas with PHD Advanced Nutrition.
HEALTHY LIVING: A Diet Plan that Works
Carla Hukle tried every diet program on the books, but nothing helped her lose weight like the program offered by PHD Advanced Nutrition.
Mind Body Green
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