Doctors have long taken for granted a devil’s bargain: Relieving intense pain, such as that caused by surgery and traumatic injury, risks inducing the sort of pleasure that could leave patients addicted. Opioids are among the most powerful, if not the most powerful, pain medications ever known, but for many years they have been a … Read more
Statistics show that women and communities of color are less likely to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation after cardiac arrest. Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah is the emergency medical services director at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and co-founder of Akoma United, an organization with the mission to save lives, especially in communities of color, and goal to empower … Read more
Chronic pain is more often associated with opioids and medical facilities than yoga studios, but Sara Hall, a clinical nurse specialist in pain management at Regions Hospital, is changing the narrative. She shares how a 2020 grant helped her team develop a yoga program that’s more accessible for Spanish-speaking patients with chronic pain. Listen to … Read more
Now that EMFs and WiFi are everywhere, many of us are exploring the benefits of reconnecting to the earth’s healing frequencies. Although I try to walk barefoot outside daily, it’s a bit tougher in the winter. The good news is that it’s still possible to get the benefits of grounding while indoors. I use and … Read more
I’ve never understood it… the idea of running out early on holiday celebrations with family to go shopping for Black Friday sale gifts for those same people! No judgment from me if that’s your thing, but this year, why not have the turkey and eat it too? (Literally and figuratively). I’m doing my early shopping … Read more
At Christmas time our family focuses on the joy of Christmas and acts of service. But that doesn’t mean we don’t also give holiday gifts! These Christmas gifts for kids are the perfect gift for Christmas, birthdays, or any other time you need special kids’ gifts. If you’re looking for age-appropriate gift ideas to add … Read more
While I’ve never grown a beard myself, plenty of men in my life have! Whether it’s your husband, dad, or brother, here are some great options for the best beard oil. These help nourish the skin and soothe irritation and inflammation, all while providing a nice scent. They make great stocking stuffers or gifts. And … Read more
I had a friend in high school who loved French dressing on everything, including her pizza. I never understood why she loved it so much. Since my mom and oldest son both like it a lot too I decided to find a good homemade version. French Dressing? French salad dressing as we know it today … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is wrong about a lot of things in public health. Vaccines don’t cause autism. Raw milk is more dangerous than pasteurized milk. And cellphones haven’t been shown to cause brain cancer. But the basic idea behind his effort to “Make America Healthy Again” is correct: America is not healthy, and our … Read more
This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. On Christmas Eve of 2020, my father was admitted to the hospital with sudden weakness. My mother was not allowed to join him. She pleaded with the staff—my dad needed help making medical decisions, she said—but there were … Read more
Bentonite clay has become a staple in our home from remineralizing toothpaste to armpit detoxes. I’ve even been known to rub it in my hair! There’s even evidence you can use bentonite clay for diarrhea. This home remedy is commonly used for detox protocols since it’s good at binding toxins and impurities. It’s also used … Read more
I’ve shared my holiday gift guide, but many of you have asked for a gift guide of unusual ideas that aren’t the normal kitchen gear, clothing, and toys. This list of gift ideas is just that… a compilation of unique and creative ideas that your recipient likely won’t already have! All of these gifts are … Read more