Do you suffer from migraines, back pain, acne, diarrhea or constipation? Rexall pharmacies have a product that may help, but it is not an over-the-counter medication or solution. It’s more of an IgG test called Hemocode which screens for 250 food intolerances – and costs $450. The test, conducted off-site, returns results that the pharmacist shares with the customer, who then discusses with a naturopath what recommended foods to eliminate and what vitamins and supplements to add. The problem: the science behind it is lacking. It is believed that IgG show exposure to food, not an intolerance. (Food intolerance exists,…
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Professional development and teaching go hand in hand. Educators are constantly evolving, changing, and integrating the latest studies and practices for the well-being of their students. Topics on the list include both mindfulness and self-care in the classroom. During a recent Facebook Live event, sixth grade facilitators and teaching partners Kayla Dessert and Aliceson Brandt gave great advice on how to introduce mindfulness and self-care for both students and adults. teachers in class. Along the way, fourth grade teacher Nichole Watson and behavior specialist Michelle Harrison joined us to offer additional ideas. Then, they invited viewers to add their own…
Malnutrition is one of the world’s most serious, yet least resolved, development challenges. Its human and economic costs are enormous and fall most heavily on the poor, women and children. In 2022, 148 million children under the age of five were stunted (low height-for-age ratio), which not only indicates a failure to achieve one’s own genetic height potential, but is also a predictor of many other developmental constraints, including cognitive deficits and future economic opportunities, including hindering a country’s ability to accumulate human capital.Over the past three decades, the global prevalence of stunting has declined from 40 percent in 1990…
Ozempic does not list anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts on its label, unlike Wegovy’s.The active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy is semaglutide, which is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist.If you feel that your mental health has changed while you are taking a GLP-1 like Ozempic or Wegovy, contact your doctor immediately.While many people are aware regarding Ozempic and Wegovy, they may not know the difference regarding the possible mental health side effects of these medications.Wegovy’s label lists harmful mental health side effects, but Ozempic’s does not. But both drugs contain semaglutide, which Wegovy’s warning label says could increase the…
When I started personal development, I wanted to consume all the information possible. I started following all the experts: reading their books, studying their blogs, and attending their seminars (at least, the free ones). And then I discovered health podcasts. I was already a big fan of Serial And This American life, but I never realized that there is literally a podcast for every topic you can imagine. Since realizing that podcasts could be used to improve my health instead of just satisfying my true crime addiction, I listened to countless episodes that transformed my life. Whether you’re interested in…
In a report sure to find its place in the annals of politically damaging exonerations, Robert Hur, the special prosecutor appointed to investigate Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents, cleared the president of any wrongdoing and explicitly distinguished his behavior from the more egregious fault of Donald Trump in a similar case. But Hur, a Republican, also noted that he did not recommend indictments, in part because Biden would likely be presented to the jury as an “older, well-meaning man with a poor memory.” Among his claims was that Biden could not remember when he had been vice president, nor…
The prick of a strategically placed needle is felt each year by nearly two million Americans who seek to experience the benefits of acupuncture. Back problems, migraines, allergies: This 2,500-year-old Eastern medical technique has been shown to help relieve pain or discomfort resulting from many conditions. HAS Abramson Cancer Center at Pennpatients use it to combat dry mouth linked to radiotherapy, nausea and vomiting, and even depression.Now, new research suggests that acupuncture may also help lung cancer patients with dyspnea, also known as shortness of breath, a common condition with few effective treatment options.“This is a major problem for lung…
Marielle Segarra is the new host of Life Kit. Courtesy of Marielle Segarra hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Marielle Segarra Marielle Segarra is the new host of Life Kit. Courtesy of Marielle Segarra At Life Kit, we are all about growth and progress – both for our audience and for ourselves. So please join us in welcoming our new host Marielle Segarra to the Life Kit neighborhood! A regular host has long been a goal for our show, and we’re excited to have Segarra leading the charge as we enter our next chapter. Segarra joins NPR from Marketplace, where…
While looking for more poultry nutrition material to keep me up to date – and, why not admit it: refresh my poultry nutrition knowledge – I stumbled upon the Proceedings of Arkansas Nutrition Conferencethe annual event of The Poultry Federation. It is a trade association representing the poultry and egg industry in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, all located in the United States. This link will take you to the 2015 proceedings, but continue to browse older procedures and more technical and business information. A real treasure, indeed! Below I have selected a number of presentations that immediately caught my attention.…
Today, on Self Care Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new resource – a competency framework – to help health and care workers support individuals’ self-care efforts. Self-care interventions allow people to test for and manage illnesses and disabilities, prevent illnesses, or obtain information related to their health.“Self-care interventions are an integral part of health systems and can significantly expand health care service delivery options, particularly for those who are most underserved,” said Dr. Pascale Allotey , Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research and HRP at WHO. who is also a trained midwife. “Health and…