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As a little girl, I was plagued with frequent ear infections. Unfortunately, my well-meaning mother often managed them at home with hot and cold compresses and various ear drops. Over time, chronic infection led to chronic fluid accumulation behind both my eardrums and I became nearly completely deaf. Thankfully, prompt intervention in the form of tympanostomy tubes placed by an ENT surgeon saved me from permanent hearing loss. Read more

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There are two main categories of ear infections: middle ear infections (also called acute otitis media) and outer ear infections (also called otitis externa or swimmer’s ear). Virus or bacteria may cause middle ear infections. Outer ear infections are almost always caused by bacterial. Symptoms and signs of a middle ear infection include ear pain, fluid coming from the ear canal, or hearing loss. Other signs include irritability (may be only sign in babies) and fever. Symptoms and signs of an outer ear infection include severe ear pain, especially with ear manipulation and greenish or white discharge from the ear canal.Read more

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Do you want to reverse your type 2 diabetes? You can. It has been proven in multiple scientific studies that diabetes type 2 can be reversed (in most cases). The not so big secret is that lifestyle is the key to reversing the effects of diabetes. With the proper diet and exercise, you can effectively “cure” yourself from type 2 diabetes. Read more

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Of course, this is easier said than done especially with all the confusing information and diets that are promoted. But now, you can get the know-how, tools, and the motivation to reverse your disease with our new, 21-Day Diabetes Challenge. Read more

The 21-Day Diabetes Challenge combines the critically acclaimed Diabetes Undone online course, our new online course Healthy on a Budget and the foundational 8 Laws of Health online course to give you the knowledge you need to change your health outcome. We’ve combined these video courses into bite-size, watchable videos over 21 days. Read more

Every day of the 21-Day Challenge, you will get approximately 30 minutes’ worth of videos to watch. The Challenge also gives you 3 easy, diabetic friendly recipes every day which you can cook and a video to show you how. And a 21-day journal you can use to keep track of your progress. The course is yours for life and you can watch the videos over and over again.

You also get online versions of our 288 page diabetic cookbook, a 165 page workbook, and a 21-day journal to keep you on track. Each recipe in our cookbook is linked to a video that teaches you how to cook the recipe. We also teach your our simple, yet effective Eating in Layers secret that will teach you how to cook and eat healthy with minimal effort-especially if you are busy and don’t always have time to cook elaborate recipes.

The ancient Greeks used to think that the mind was physically located in the heart. While they were wrong about that, there is a strong mind-body connection that is finally being scientifically proven. Read more

There is a great quote that goes something like this, “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t-you’re RIGHT!” The idea is that what you believe to happen will become a self-fulfilling prophecy. BUT is it true? Can faith, belief, or kind thoughts impact your actual physical health? Here are 4 recent scientific studies that demonstrate just that: Read more

1. A recent meta-analysis (combination of multiple smaller studies) demonstrated 2 interesting findings.

Something as simple as having a sense of purpose is associated with an absolute 10% reduction in the risk of DEATH.

Optimism, in various studies leads to a 10 to 73% reduction in cardiovascular events. The largest study of over 97,000 patients showed a 24% reduction. Pessimism on the other hand leads to a 32–42% increase in cardiovascular event rates.

So just having a reason to live, i.e. a mission in life, and looking on the bright side helps keep you healthier and live longer! Read more

Most people will not be surprised that physical activity, such as involvement in sports, increases well-being as well as health. Exercise is known to give you more energy (contrary to what some may expect) and give your brain a boost. But how much is this boost actually worth? And do these effects extend to activities outside the realm of sport? Read more

It turns out, the well-being boost certain activities provide could be worth as much as a pay raise. A study conducted by the Department of Culture in the UK[1]attempted to quantify (monetarily) the impact of sports and culture on our well-being. They studied three areas in particular: arts engagement, library engagement, and sports participation (including team sports and individual fitness activities). The higher the value, the better the activity is for well-being.Read more

Let’s do a little “core” experiment together:

Wherever you are currently sitting, scoot towards the edge of your seat.

Plant both feet solidly on the ground (create a 90-degree angle about your knees). Read more

Sit up nice and straight.

Pull your shoulders back.

Lift you chin up slightly.

Contract your gluteus maximus (your buttocks!).

Contract your stomach by sucking it in and holding it.

Now continue breathing!

Remain seated in this position throughout the duration of reading this article!

If you want to keep your brain working well as you age, a new study makes the case to eliminate alcohol consumption altogether. This recent study found that a single drink can have lasting effects on the cellular function of the brain. Read more

A study published in PNAS suggests that a single alcoholic drink can have long-lasting effects on mitochondrial function in brain cells. These plastic changes to the brain are acute and long lasting. Mitochondria, responsible for energy production and cellular processes, appear to be significantly affected by alcohol consumption. Read more

Like many people, my job requires me to sit. And sit. And sit. Oh, and stare at a computer screen, too. Sometimes, I find myself emotionally drained because of the lack of movement and circulation. Read more

Keeping a healthy circulation doesn’t only improve your emotional health, it also keeps your immune response active. Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) delves into the mind-body interventions that keep us healthy and happy. It examines how the quality of life is improved by mind-body interactions. Physical interventions are considered alternative medicine or integrative therapies.

Physical interventions

Physical interventions encompass the movement of the body. Body movement has many physical and immunological benefits. Body movement increases circulation, heart rate, strengthens muscles, aids in relaxation, and releases biochemical mediators or endorphins. Dopamine and serotonin are the happy hormones that can be created with good circulation. Read more

Simple choices go a long way to help boost your brainpower, your immune system, and your energy. Discover five healthy habits to help you live life to the fullest. Read more

Studies show that just ten minutes of walking can help reduce tension, depression, anger, or confusion. When things get a little tense, remember the power of a ten-minute walk. Read more

A ten-minute walk can also stimulate your brain and help you stay on task and increase your productivity. Read more

A few minutes of moving can wake up your fat burning enzyme “lipoprotein lipase.” When you sit for more than 20 minutes, your fat burning enzyme goes to sleep. Get up and move around for just a couple of minutes to “wake up” the fat burning enzyme and get it back to work.