Health & Fitness

Science of Sleep: Infographic

Very simple run down of some sleep basics. http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/science-of-sleep

Daily Melatonin Improves Cardiac Function in the Elderly

Given the anti-inflammatory properties discussed here, and the low risk profile of melatonin, I recommend it to help you get your zzzzz’s!  Curr Aging Sci....

Optimal Jogging Amount: Less is More!

It turns out that just 5 to 6 miles per week gives health benefits.  Good news for people like me whose feet can’t seem to...

Stress: 10 Negative Health Effects

  Destress with Acupuncture Since stress reduction is one of my specialties, this link gives the basic negative health impacts on your life. “We don’t...

Baroque Music, HRV, and Oral Contraceptives

  Kuan LinGoddess of Compassion“She who hears the cries of the world” Quite a title to this post, I know!  So what do all of...

Help for Sleep from the NYT

This article is a few years old, but good reminders.  I still think that 3 mg melatonin may be too much, but the author swears...

Gut Health and Mood: Dr. Agus and the Vagus nerve

Here is a good round up of the recent science behind gut bacteria and mood and the vagus nerve. (Vagus nerve activity is the focus...

5 Ways Gut Bacteria Affect Health

This article (click on photo) outlines 5 ways that the bacteria in your gut can affect your health, including obesity, immunity, brain function, heart disease...

Healthy Habits that aren’t

  Even with Exercise, Sitting is Hazardous! Nice run down of health myths.

Vitamins are not the Value of Fruits and Vegetables

A very provocative take on why fruits and vegetables make you more resilient.  Hint: it’s not the vitamins.  They contain various “anti grazing” substances to...