Brain Health 101: IASIS Microcurrent Neurofeedback

A form of transcranial electrical stimulation, it has been shown to provide relief for disorders such as anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction. It has also been used to improve symptoms that result from traumatic brain injuries and neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Read More »

Comfort & Care Provides Home Healthcare Pledge of Reliability

Comfort & Care of Tampa Bay has a mission: To provide to their clients the highest quality in-home health care services while maintaining client’s independence, safety and dignity. Read More »

Greenpoint Thermography Comes to Feather Sound Carillon

Greenpoint Thermography is pleased to announce they are now offering thermography services at Hartley Chiropractic Center. Read More »

Letter from Publisher

We all have a body and we all have a gut. This issue offers up some leading-edge, practical information. Read More »

Patricia Scott Awarded “Life Diplomate” by IMDHA

The next Medical Hypnotherapy Specialty Certification begins July 22; Hypnosis Certification begins September 9. Read More »

Six Oaks Wellness Apothecary in Largo Offers Gentle Yoga Flow

This form of yoga concentrates on flowing sequences to warm the body using breathing and postures, and is designed for students looking for slower paced movements and gentle stretching or new to yoga. Read More »

Anne Biklé on The Nexus Between Soil and Human Health

Anne Biklé and David R. Montgomery, a husband and wife team, collaborated to write What Your Food Ate: How to Heal Our Land and Reclaim Our Health. Read More »

Cheesy Cauliflower Mushroom Steaks

This dish can be served as a meal or cut into smaller pieces and presented as party appetizers. Cauliflower provides vitamins B6, K and C, magnesium and fiber. Read More »

Close Relationships May Influence Physical Well-Being

A new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science has found that a person’s close relationships may either benefit or undermine physical health. Read More »

Colombia Protects its Birds

Colombia has the most bird species in the world—1,966 registered species, or 20 percent of all birds worldwide—and has updated its strategy for protecting this rich avian life. Read More »

Effects of Cannabis Use Before and After Surgery

In January 2023, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine published guidelines recommending that all patients undergoing anesthesia be screened and questioned about cannabis use. Read More »

Environmental Justice from the White House

In April 2023, President Biden signed an executive order to expand the administration’s goals to address persistent environmental injustices involving toxic pollution, underinvestment in infrastructure and services and other harms due to a legacy of racial discrimination. Read More »

Fighting Climate Change in the Garden: Regenerative Techniques for a Healthy Ecosystem

Reversing global warming may feel like a problem that is out of reach, but anyone can make a difference by planting an ecologically supportive garden. Read More »

Green Exercise: Reconnecting With Nature

Prompted by a growing focus on reconnecting with nature, combined with the well-known benefits of physical exertion, outdoor workouts are all the rage in natural settings and urban parks. Read More »

Gut Health for Kids: Clever Strategies for Picky Eaters

By creatively offering children healthy, diverse foods, presented in ways to please even finicky palates, parents can support microbiome health while establishing a lifetime of good eating habits. Read More »

Hues of Health: Benefits of a Colorful Diet

Rich in essential vitamins, minerals and fiber, vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables also contain phytonutrients such as antioxidants, flavonoids, carotenoids and polyphenols that contribute to the color, flavor and aroma of such foods. Read More »

Marinated Beets and Goat Cheese Crostini

Deriving their deep red color from phytonutrients called betalains, beets are rich in nitrates, which help to lower blood pressure. Read More »

Mislabeled Melatonin Gummies

New research published in JAMA Network found that melatonin gummies may contain far more of the dietary sleep aid supplement than what is indicated on the label. Read More »

Natural Ant Control for the Home

Conventional pesticides and ant traps can be toxic to humans, pets and the environment. This season, consider using one of these safer ant control alternatives. Read More »

Pilot Program Reveals Benefits of Four-Day Work Week

The nonprofit 4 Day Week Global conducted a six-month pilot of more than 2,900 workers from 61 companies in the United Kingdom from June to December 2022 in which the work week was reduced from a standard 40 hours to 32 hours for the same pay and benefits. Read More »

Protecting Pets From Lyme Disease: Prevention and Symptom Management Tips

When the weather is nice and we crave outdoor adventures with our pets, we may not want to think about Lyme disease, but it’s a good idea to take precautions to avoid an infection. Read More »

Repairing the Planet’s Lungs

The oceans, sometimes called the lungs of the Earth, have absorbed 30 percent of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions since the Industrial Revolution and captured 90 percent of the related excess heat. Read More »

Saving the Fading Night Sky

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, in Washington, D.C., “Lights Out” exhibit is helping people understand that light pollution is a global problem with broad impact. Read More »

Seniors Want Fewer Prescriptions

In a new National Poll on Healthy Aging by the University of Michigan involving adults aged 50 to 80, the vast majority of respondents expressed an interest in cutting back on prescription medications. Read More »

Solar Community Hubs

Nearly half of the world’s population is without access to the internet. Dell Technologies, in partnership with Computer Aid International, is addressing the gap for people that might benefit the most. Read More »

Summer Broccoli Soup With Herb Croutons

This vibrant, lime green-colored soup is an excellent source of potassium, fiber, vitamins B6 and C, iron, magnesium and calcium. Read More »

The Microbiome Connection: How Soil and Human Health Are Related

The human gut microbiome, which is critical to fighting off disease, and soil microbiome, which enables plant growth, are vitally important to maintaining all life on our planet. Read More »

The Sweet Tapestry of Summer

Summer’s apex brings wildflower tapestries woven with cricket-song and evenings punctuated by rolling thunderstorms, but it also can be a time for us to take a deep dive into the miracle of interconnectedness. Read More »

Too Much Histamine: Natural Solutions to an Excessive Allergic Response

Histamine is an organic chemical produced by the body as a protection from allergens. It is also found in some of the foods we consume. Read More »