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People planning to travel internationally are often interested in complementary or integrative health approaches for travel-related illnesses and conditions. Some of these approaches for travel-related health problems are promoted widely in advertising or marketed on the Internet. However, little of this information is supported by research evidence, and some of it is misleading or false. Here are 6 things to know if you are considering using herbal remedies, dietary supplements, or other complementary health approaches for travel-related ailments and hazards. Malaria. Although some Web sites and news stories have… Read More →

Discovering the voice of yoga By Carol Blanchard I noticed when stepping in front of our new Wellness class that there were a few enthusiastic members who were sharing about their morning boot camp classes. Getting up in the morning on time to meet your teammates and be greeted by your group leader takes discipline, courage and commitment. The results of a brisk morning workout not only give you the exercise you need to be productive throughout the day but burn calories to maintain or lower weight. There… Read More →

@HarvardHealth Choosing low glycemic foods can curb blood sugar spikes and lower risk of diabetes   View Full Article: https://bit.ly/2ybmuIT

Drink Safely July 4th! Alcohol is a diuretic. It dehydrates you and thus increases the alcohol level in your blood. During the summer months when one is already prone to dehydration, this can lead to very unpleasant side effects quickly. Diuretics cause excessive urination which lead to loss of electrolytes, causing headaches, vomiting and further dehydration. How can one drink safely in the heat of the summer? 1. Go one for one. Drink water all night long. An easy rule of thumb: one glass of water for every… Read More →

A 50yo woman with all 5 habits would live to about 93y. In contrast, if she didn’t have any of these habits, she would live to about 79y. For a 50yo man, the avg lifespan was 88y w healthy behaviors & 76y w/out. View Full Article: https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2018/06/healthy-habits-can-lengthen-life

There are plenty of reasons to adopt healthy habits in your own life, but here’s one you may not have thought of: It can help people you care about to be healthier, too. A large body of research suggests that healthy lifestyle behaviors are literally contagious.   View Full Article: http://www.berkeleywellness.com/self-care/preventive-care/article/good-habits-are-contagious

It’s easy to eat your way to an alarmingly high cholesterol level. The reverse is true, too — changing what foods you eat can lower your cholesterol and improve the armada of fats floating through your bloodstream. View Full Article: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tamu.us10.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D547ee19de7f370b0f292455b9-26id-3Dfb11840dd9-26e-3D013851b536&d=DwMFaQ&c=TjtWVPF8cdYj1jaCmcOWCvhA7Dw-i54lFAEiof1ZnAU&r=kAV8zoq523ukAQhHugE0fa4NxD2mJyfzNVOhDLJfvGo&m=fK6zYZxk7CKT4OYFLMNouqq6gxKFCDq6-ketoaVW830&s=mQpyi9ffHVJDBkbGnRejmjtxpJa4QyI8GY7vtX1uDOY&e=