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Lori Zabka is not your typical nutrition and fitness coach. With a degree in music from Belmont University, Lori took off on the Nashville stage in a big way and fast. In the early 2000s after her first big record deal, her life changed — but not in the way you might imagine. To prepare […]

Common Cold Turning to home remedies at the onset of a cold or flu could reduce the symptoms and shorten the duration of your illness. Everyone you ask will have their own cold remedies that they’ll recommend; raw or manuka honey, elderberry syrup, and chicken soup are some of the most common. Garlic is something […]

Heroin Experts ranked heroin as the most addictive drug, giving it a score of 3 out of a maximum score of 3. Heroin is an opiate that causes the level of dopamine in the brain’s reward system to increase by up to 200% in experimental animals. In addition to being arguably the most addictive drug, heroin […]

New research suggests that at least 10.8% (or 26m people) of US adults are food allergic, but nearly 19% of adults believe that they have a food allergy. Meaning, half of those who think they have Allergies-don’t. The 5 most common food allergies reported among adults were shellfish, peanuts, milk, tree nuts and fish. Roughly […]

If you want to kick the smoking habit, certain complementary health approaches may help you reach your goal. Current evidence suggests that mindfulness meditation-based programs, yoga, and relaxation techniques (guided imagery or progressive muscle relaxation) may help people quit smoking. These approaches are generally considered safe for healthy people when they’re performed appropriately. For other […]

This is our final installment of how developments in research and technology will shape the way we live in the future, how our health can be improved, our illnesses treated and how some health problems may become a thing of the past.  Pain Management According to the National Center for Health Statistics (2006), approximately 76.2 […]

Our regular writer Sheila McGinnis, suggests some ways to treat yourself and sample the delights of Essential oils. We’re always giving to others and that’s great! We hear often “it’s better to give than to receive,” and that’s a true statement, but how do we “treat others as we would treat ourselves” if we don’t […]

When it comes to bone health, most people instantly think “calcium,” which is true, but it does not build and sustain our bones on its own. Vitamin D is often overlooked as a key player in bone health, but it improves calcium absorption and bone growth, too. It is important to maintain a diet including […]

More and more Americans are turning to plant-based diets than ever before. The increasing demand for plant-based options, and the large number of people with a milk allergy or intolerance has created a huge market for non-dairy milk alternatives. But with so many different options available, how do you choose the right type of milk? […]

LIVE + BREATHE is to launch its new ‘urban wellness house’ in The Gulch Nashville. With a projected opening in Summer 2019, Live + Breathe will operate at 905 Gleaves Street. Live + Breathe claim to be “Nashville’s new, urban sanctuary where wellness lives, unscripted”. In addition say LAB they’ll be a “pop-up studio offering […]

We have all felt it—our heart jump when we get a call or text from someone we are interested in, our breath and heart rate quicken when we are romantically interested in someone and they reciprocate…. In short, when we feel ‘in luuve” with someone.   When you fall in love, it does some insane […]

If you’re looking for a complementary health practitioner to help treat a medical problem, it is important to be as careful and thorough in your search as you are when looking for conventional care. Here are some tips to help you in your search: If you need names of practitioners in your area, first check with your […]