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Potential Holistic Alternatives to Chemotherapy

Potential Holistic Alternatives to Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is an effective treatment for many cancers, but it's not without its side effects. Aside from the unpleasantness of chemo itself, chemotherapy often leaves patients feeling tired and nauseous. It can also cause hair loss or upset your digestive tract. If...

How a High-Protein Diet Can Benefit Older Individuals

How a High-Protein Diet Can Benefit Older Individuals

Many people are watching what they eat to improve their health, and dropping extra pounds can be beneficial as well. When people get older, weight-loss programs are not always safe when they lead to bone or muscle loss, which is already an issue for seniors. One...

Spices That Can Reduce Inflammation

Spices That Can Reduce Inflammation

Inflammation is a problem that doctors are seeing in patients a lot more often than they used to. It's a natural response in the body whenever an infection or injury occurs. Consequences can include heat, pain, swelling, and redness.   Acute inflammation is...

The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

You may have heard of intermittent fasting before but have not been totally sure about what it is or how it can benefit you. There are so many reasons to switch up your eating habits to incorporate intermittent fasting, and it doesn't have to be super challenging...

Resting Heart Rate and Longevity

Resting Heart Rate and Longevity

The resting heart rate of an individual can reveal a lot about their longevity. While a normal resting heart rate ranges from 50 to 100 beats per minute, those with heart rates on the higher end of the range may be more likely to suffer from heart conditions that...

The Best Supplements to Take for High Cholesterol

The Best Supplements to Take for High Cholesterol

We all know that there are good and bad fats. In fact, it is important to have a balance of the two for optimum health. However, many people do not know how much cholesterol in the body can be toxic to your system. When we consume too much cholesterol, it can lead to...

Teas That Can Improve Brain Health

Teas That Can Improve Brain Health

Tea, the most consumed beverage globally, has different varieties. All types are not healthy. However, different herbs and other ingredients in tea offer health benefits. Sipping particular tea brands has many benefits for brain health, according to Vie Healing...

Losing Weight After 40

Losing Weight After 40

Slow metabolism and loss of muscle mass reduce the capacity of the body to burn calories after age 40. Losing weight after 40 is still realistic by trying these ways.   1. Create reasons for losing weight   The most successful person in losing weight after...

Fish Oil Myths to Know

Fish Oil Myths to Know

The misconception of taking fish oils has gone on for many years now. Some people are afraid of taking fish oils due to different reasons. But, people should know some of the myths about fish oils. Below are a few of these fish oil myths to note:   People should...