The power of giving
It is that time of year when many people are giving. Children find joy in receiving gifts, but as adults we discover that we get the most joy from giving. Giving can be in the form of presenting gifts, giving money, serving others and sacrificing. Giving is one of the...
The power of giving
It is that time of year when many people are giving. Children find joy in receiving gifts, but as adults we discover that we get the most joy from giving. Giving can be in the form of presenting gifts, giving money, serving others and sacrificing. Giving is one of the...
Healing power of Thanksgiving
Quite often we are concerned during the holiday meals with our diet and how it affects our health and fitness, when our greatest concern should just be thankfulness. Giving thanks can have curative and restorative properties. As we gather with family and friends over...
Six benefits of rest
As the days shorten and the time changes, it is a time for rest and reflection. Rest, composed of sleep, relaxation, reflection and recreation, is as important to our health and wholeness as air, water, nutrition and exercise. Proper rest can improve our physical,...
Six ways to stay healthy during the change of seasons
Many people stress with the change of seasons, particularly with the coming of autumn and the return of school and transitioning of schedules. Autumn is known as a time of decreased immunity. Increased colds and flus and increased stress due to the coming of the cold...
8 ways to provide power of encouragement
Encouragement is the giving of courage, confidence, hope, support and help. It is the process of building each other up, coming alongside another, strengthening the weak and sick and consoling the troubled. It helps with restoration and rejuvenation of the body and...
Five Health Benefits of Tidiness
The health of our living and work space can affect our own health — physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Tidiness and cleanliness can profoundly affect our health.Lose Weight: Just as our bodies can detoxify, so can we detoxify our living spaces. When we...
Five Health Benefits of Pomegranates
The pomegranate has been acclaimed for its health benefits for centuries, mentioned even in the Old Testament. Recent research, too, has shed light on many of the healing properties of pomegranate, from skin care and beauty, to cardiovascular health and hormone...
Burnout
Although many people may think that burnout is a slang term, it is actually an ICD-10-CM billable diagnosis code. Burnout is a serious medical condition that develops from chronic stress. Burnout is most commonly associated in the medical literature with physicians,...
Kidney Rejuvenation
Many patients seek help with kidney care, particularly with decreased kidney function manifesting with poor laboratory values. Although very recent research shows that the kidneys can regenerate, we have known for centuries in the vitalistic medical traditions that...