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    I Tried It: Not Multitasking
    I’m sure most multi-taskers think multitasking is healthy and efficient because we get work done faster than usual. But is it really the way to go? Barbara Rowley of Natural Solutions says that multitasking “pushes the brain to work in ways that end up making it slower and more error prone than good, old-fashioned focusing.” When I read this, I thought,...
    by Karla Mercado at June 14th, 2010 at 07:06 am
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    What’s Your Sound?
    My friend is 6 months pregnant and it’s not unusual for me to find her sitting comfortably on her couch, a book in one hand, with massive earphones pressed against her round belly. They call it the Mozart effect, a theory suggesting that listening to Mozart early on in life–preferably at prenatal age–will result in a smarter child. The professional practice...
    by Karla Mercado at April 6th, 2010 at 08:04 am
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    Our Secrets for Stress-Free Holidays
    Want to be the calmest, brightest, happiest guest at your holiday parties this year? You don’t need a pill. Read this round-up and find out how our authors handle the stress of the season. Christine Dionese L.Ac. on the truth about shopping: Ever look around the house and wonder, where did all this stuff come from? You’re on to something. Will giving your girlfriend...
    by Editor at December 9th, 2009 at 03:12 pm
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    How Does Caffeine Affect You?
    Take a second to count the number of cups of coffee or black tea you drink a day. Now consider this: these caffeine-containing beverages have zero nutritional value. Caffeine, which is immensely addictive, is found in chocolate, some sodas and many over-the-counter cold, cough and pain medications, where it’s valued for its stimulating effects. Caffeine can elevate...
    by Dr. Igor Schwartzman at October 21st, 2009 at 05:10 am
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    Eating 101
    The following six simple rules apply to heart burn and can help with other digestive complaints too: Rule #1:  Don’t rush your meals! Take the time to prepare your food and don’t eat while driving or walking. Your digestion is a complicated process and involves more that just stuffing your face. Digestion starts with the actual aromas of food. Taking the...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at August 31st, 2009 at 07:08 pm
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    WellWired-TV: The Stress Test
    The risk factors of cardiovascular disease are many: family history, obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension, and smoking. Right? Actually, there’s one missing: stress! Recent studies are solidifying the notion that physiological stress and the risk of heart disease are linked. Dr. Kassam explains what happens to your body during a stressful event and how chronic...
    by Dr. Natasha Kassam at July 24th, 2009 at 05:07 am
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    WellWired-TV Breathe Out IBS!
    Learn a few basic steps to take to help with IBS. Dr. Igor Schwartzman  explains a proper breathing technique that will promote your digestion and help reduce IBS symptoms. Dr. Igor Schwartzman practices naturopathic medicine with a strong emphasis in women's health, hormone imbalances, and thyroid disorders at Whole Family Wellness Center in Portland, Oregon. He is...
    by Dr. Igor Schwartzman at July 4th, 2009 at 09:07 pm
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    Meet Your Adrenal Glands
    The picture was not just to get your attention, It will make  lot of sense in a minute.  So before I get to the adrenal glands, what is functional medicine?  Naturopathic medicine can be practiced from a functional medicine perspective and often is.  However, any form of medicine can be applied in this fashion and if the approach is to be labeled holistic it almost...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at May 1st, 2009 at 11:05 am