Take a Breath
Breathing should be simple, right? We may get so caught up in our day-to-day activities that we forget to breathe, or at least breathe well. As Dr. Andrew Weill, a pioneer of complementary and alternative medicine says, “If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how […]
10 Ways to Healthy Aging
September is Healthy Aging Month and the truth is, healthy aging doesn’t have to become a priority late in life. No matter how old you are, one of the best ways to stay healthy as you age is to prioritize preventive health. Here are 10 things you can start doing today to stay healthy, even […]
Not So Sweet: The Deal with Artificial Sweeteners
Splenda, Truvia, and Sweet’n’Low oh my! Artificial sweeteners can be found everywhere, so it’s no surprise that eight out of 10 Americans now consume some sort of artificial sweetener. But are you aware of what they can do to your health? What are artificial sweeteners in the first place? Artificial sweeteners may be made in a lab or they may […]
Improve Your Mood – 3 Situations, 3 Solutions
We’ve all been there: we’re doing fine and then out of seemingly nowhere, a mood hits us. Your mood is the nexus between environmental influences, life events, and your body. Here are three sour scenarios and how you can enter a better headspace. Scenario #1: You’re so stressed all the time. Sometimes feeling stressed comes second to another […]
Is SAD making you sad?
Is SAD making us sad? It may be the case. There is emerging evidence that the Standard American Diet (SAD), which is low in fiber and high in sugar and saturated fats, may initiate the inflammatory processes that leads to chronic illness, including worsened mental health. The harmful effects of our nutritionally depleted food are widespread. Children […]
5 Normal Symptoms that Shouldn’t be Considered Normal
Even though we live in our bodies 24/7, we sometimes dismiss some subtle signs and symptoms as just the “norm.” Here’s your chance to tune in with your body and make a practice out of it. Re-evaluate what “normal” means to you and what you want your new normal to be. Ignored health symptoms or […]
Be Blue! The 9 Pillars You Need to Know About Blue Zones
Have you ever heard of “Blue Zones”? This phrase refers to five different regions that researchers have identified as having the highest concentrations of centenarians in the world. Today, the life expectancy of the average American is around 78.2 years. Find out how many in these populations live past 100! Dan Buettner, Blue Zones founder, identified these Blue Zones, and […]
How to Be a Better Listener: Two Essential Components
If you want to be a great conversationalist, be a good listener. When we talk with a good listener, we feel valued and respected. We feel safe knowing that we won’t be judged and our words will be validated by compassionate ears. In fact, when we’re in a pickle, the simple act of being listened to can melt our hearts and open our minds. Most of us […]
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: How it Works, What it Does, & How it Feels
Have you heard of a hyperbaric oxygen chamber? This treatment will be coming to Princeton Integrative Health in the near future. While it has mainly treated decompression sickness and arterial gas embolism in the past, it has proven to be increasingly relevant – or rather, a game changer – in a host of other medical conditions. What is […]
Ho, ho, ho! 3 Festive Treats to Celebrate the Holiday Season
It’s a marshmallow world in the winter, When the snow comes to cover the ground ♫ Isn’t that how the song goes? If there’s one thing you can expect from the holidays, it’s that sweets will abound. While an indulgence here and there is nothing to feel guilty about, it may be worth trying sweets that may make you […]