5 Effective Strategies for Seasonal Allergy Relief

allergy-reliefWatery eyes, runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, coughing – these seasonal allergy symptoms can be miserable and really impact quality of life. They can zap your energy, affect your mood, and interrupt your sleep. Evidence suggests that pollen, mold, and other allergies will continue to get worse due to our changing climate. Fortunately, diet, lifestyle, and key nutrients can help to reduce allergic reactions and improve overall health. By addressing underlying immune system imbalances, inflammation, stress, and other interwoven factors, you can experience less discomfort and greater vitality. Below are five effective strategies for seasonal allergy relief. Continue reading “5 Effective Strategies for Seasonal Allergy Relief”

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Ways to Reduce Your Toxin Load

detoxMany of us have a little extra time on our hands right now, and it is spring – a great time to spring clean, or detox! Detoxing doesn’t have to be something you do just a few times a year. There are many small things you can do every day to decrease your toxic load, as well as make your home a healthier place.

Unfortunately, toxins are everywhere and they cause cumulative damage. Every source of exposure adds up and can harm various aspects of our health. Toxins are believed to play a role in virtually all diseases. But, our bodies do have a tremendous amount of healing capacity – so it is critical that we learn how best to avoid toxins, how to strengthen our detoxification systems, and how to support the body’s release of toxins and repair any toxin-related damage. Continue reading “Ways to Reduce Your Toxin Load”

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How to Properly Use and Maintain Your Non-Medical Face Mask

face maskIf you are in an area where it is now mandatory to wear a face mask in public settings, you should know about best practices to use and clean a mask in order to provide the maximum amount of protection against the spread of viruses, particularly COVID-19. Even if you are not required to wear a mask, the Centers for Disease Control has recommended that everyone wear a mask when out of their house – particularly at grocery stores, pharmacies and when doing other essential shopping – to slow the spread of the virus. Wearing a face mask helps people who may have the virus and do not know it (they are asymptomatic) from transmitting it to others. Continue reading “How to Properly Use and Maintain Your Non-Medical Face Mask”

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5 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Helps the Planet

planetLast year, leading scientific researchers published a report in The Lancet that looked at the links between diet, the environment, and human health. They found that simple choices we make every day can have profound positive effects! After reviewing the evidence, they concluded that a shift toward plant foods can go a long way in promoting human health and the health of our planet. Continue reading “5 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Helps the Planet”

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Hypertension: COVID-19’s Leading Underlying Killer

hypertensionHypertension, or high blood pressure, is a leading underlying condition for those who have died from COVID-19. In New York, the U.S. epicenter of the virus, 52% of people who have died from COVID-19 had high blood pressure. In Louisiana, 66% had high blood pressure. African Americans, who are disproportionately dying from COVID-19, are at greater risk of hypertension. Compared to white Americans of the same ages, black Americans are 50% more likely to have high blood pressure.

At the Barnard Medical Center,  we recommend a plant-based diet to help patients fight hypertension. Continue reading “Hypertension: COVID-19’s Leading Underlying Killer”

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