When you think of meditation, what springs to mind? Sitting for hours doing deep breathing exercises, making art, or perhaps a quick walk with a friend? Meditation can be all of these things. The definition is flexible and the reality varies from person to person. Some people have health conditions that prevent them from sitting…
We are a nation of optimists. Every December 31st, we sit down with pen and paper to make a list of New Year’s resolutions. The most popular resolution by far is to improve our health and fitness, but 80% of new gym members quit by May of each year. While holistic health weight loss coaches…
If you’re like most of us, you’re constantly exposed to low levels of toxic chemicals. We breathe in exhaust when we’re driving, battle other people’s public smoking habits, and eat questionable fast food from time to time. Homeowners are especially vulnerable to household contaminants like asbestos and lead. More than 30 million American households have…
Do you find yourself eating when you’re stressed, angry, or scared? Overeating due to these emotions is common. However, the problem with emotional eating is that it’s usually never fruits and vegetables. There are two categories of cravings: carb-heavy foods like bread, pasta, and chips or sweet treats like chocolate cake and ice cream. Emotional…
A headache that won’t go away, a rash that looks like hives, and insomnia. This constellation of symptoms may seem mysterious, but it could just be a bad case of seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergic rhinitis, often called hay fever, affects more than 24 million Americans each year. Airborne pollen irritates the skin and nasal passages,…
Why does our culture insist that aging is a bad thing? Every day, we hear that we’re getting weaker, less vital, and irrelevant. That’s the world we live in, but the reality is much more interesting. Senior citizens are using the internet at higher rates than ever, connecting with their families and friends online. More…
It’s a familiar scene: we’re out shopping for food, and suddenly we’re face-to-face with a wall of diet supplements. They promise the world, but can they deliver? How can you tell you’re not being fleeced out of your money? The consequences of taking tainted supplements could include nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, night sweats, and, in rare…
The truth about chronic illness is shocking. More than 40% of all Americans live with long-term conditions that may or may not be curable. They often experience pain, depression, and mental health issues stemming from isolation. To add insult to injury, many people with chronic pain have trouble receiving a diagnosis. They may be told…
“Drink water.” That’s the most common advice people receive when they ask how to stay hydrated during the summer, but there’s much more to it than that. When you’re thinking about hydration, ask yourself these questions: Is the water I’m drinking safe? Can I add anything to my water to make it more effective? Are…
In this video, Dr. Dick Thom, DDS, ND of the American Center for Biological Medicine and the BioMed Center New England discusses how to balance the immune system with New Bedford Community Activist, “Buddy”, and Liz Wiley from the Marion Institute. This video was created by The Marion Institute, in partnership with New Bedford, MA…