Alternative Health

When we think of cooking with herbs and spices, we usually reach for the fresh or dry versions of those ingredients to add flavor and depth to our culinary dishes. Now imagine enjoying those herbs and spices in a concentrated medicinal form that not only provides an intense spectrum of flavor, but is packed with […]

NEW YORK—Many of us understand that diet can affect our health, but there is something we need even more than food or water: air. And our breathing doesn’t always work as it should. “Breathing is a behavioral habit,” said breath expert Nevsah Fidan Karamehmet. Unfortunately, “it can be a dysfunctional habit.” Many people are not […]

A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each solar […]

If you suspect that people who incessantly post “selfie” photos on social media are vain and self-absorbed, you could be right. And you might have some expert opinions to back you up. “Selfitis” is a term coined to describe the cultural habit of taking an overabundance of photos of oneself and posting them on Instagram, […]

How many times have you seen someone else’s accomplishments and immediately told yourself that you could never do something like that? “Oh, I could never sit still long enough to write a whole book.” “I am too old to become a yoga teacher.” “I am high-strung, so I wouldn’t last a whole week at that […]

Programs that encourage parents to read with their kids may teach more than just book smarts. A new study suggests they may also be associated with better behavior and emotional health. Reading interventions have long been linked to improvements in language and literacy, especially among young children whose parents have limited income or education. But […]

Healthy relationships can be the foundation of a fulfilling life. There is some amount of drama that makes life more exciting, unexpected, and fun. We may bump into an old flame, negotiate a risky business deal, or study for a big exam. Those are examples of agreeable drama. There are also the less desirable kinds of […]

Lately, I’ve been procrastinating more often, and it doesn’t feel good.  There are a number of good reasons for it: I’ve had some serious jet lag and sleep issues, which means my mind is tired and just needs some rest. So I am trying to be patient and take care of myself. I’ve had a lot […]

I am still in shock. A few weeks ago, we invited eight youth leaders over for a home-cooked meal despite a painful stress fracture in my leg. Grocery shopping had become unbearable, so using a new delivery service was a no-brainer. An hour later, a young woman arrived with the loot. She had a long, […]

We often hear that forgiveness is an act of kindness for ourselves, that if forgiveness benefits the one we are forgiving, that’s an added benefit. And yet one of the obstacles we face in forgiving someone is that we do not wish them well and, in fact, we want them to suffer because of what they […]

I’ve often been described as a “calm” person. I’m not sure whether they really mean “boring,” but I’m happy to be calm most of the time. When others are stressing out, I can help calm them down. When things aren’t going well, I calmly take appropriate action instead of falling apart. When things are falling […]

I am that overachiever. I went to an elite public high school in NYC. I graduated college with a 4.0 during the recession and hustled between internships and part-time work until a company finally gave me the break I needed. And then it happened. I landed a gig at a start-up with all the perks: […]

Springtime is traditionally a time for clearing out clutter and starting afresh, but it is not only our homes that need a cleaning—what about our life? A well-being regime for you and your family offers a simple approach that can lead to a sustainable daily practice. Although this seasonal change brings welcomed warmth, for those […]

There’s a sense of incompleteness in many of our lives. We have felt it since adolescence, if not since early childhood. It’s a feeling that something is wrong with us, missing, or disconnected from the world. It can give birth to loneliness, a sense that we don’t fit in, or a sense our lives lack […]

Daydreaming is one of life’s great joys. You can indulge in it when you’re stuck in a boring meeting or a long queue. This seemingly innocuous pastime, however, is a double-edged sword. Some research has found that it boosts creativity, but other studies suggest that it is bad for your mental health and could lower […]

We witnessed some exceptional performances during the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. For any athlete to deliver a gold medal performance, mental toughness is an essential ingredient. But what exactly is mental toughness—and how does an athlete develop it? Research published in the Journal of Sports Sciences has found successful Olympians have a high degree of self-confidence, […]

Reject fear, choose love. This is a popular refrain and wonderful advice. Many believe that there are only two primal emotions in the human being, love and fear, and that we cannot feel both at once. And, that in the same way that light removes darkness, love can remove fear. The choice to reject fear and choose love can feel like […]

For nearly a decade, Alex Soojung-Kim Pang was a busy consultant in Silicon Valley. The work was exciting, but the pace took a toll.  In an environment of young entrepreneurs who often boasted 100 hour work weeks in pursuit of their fortunes, Pang soon burned out. He got a chance to recover in Cambridge, England, […]

By correspondent Cristiane Roget, VIP / AdAvenueGroup Palm Beach, Florida—For over two millennia, many cultures, most notably the Chinese, have embraced the health rejuvenating benefits derived from the stem cell-rich deer antler velvet. A cornerstone for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the first recorded use of deer antler velvet was found in silk scrolls that were […]

A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each solar […]

It’s a common thing to be frequently annoyed by other people. Besides regular interactions with family, friends, and coworkers are the online habits of people on various social media—and they can all irritate us. What can we do when other people are being annoying, frustrating, inconsiderate, irritating, or aggravating? Well, assuming we’re not in real […]

  Meditation is becoming more popular as people discover the benefits of training their minds to focus and redirect their thoughts. This habitual process can increase both self and situational awareness, reduce stress, increase concentration and self-discipline and more. Here is a look at 11 health benefits that come from meditation. 1. Reduces Stress Stress […]

“Wellness” is quite the catch phrase lately. You hear and read about new diets, healthy eating, workout trends and fitness classes in every magazine, infomercial and broadcast. It is trendy to wear heart rate monitors and stride counters and sleep trackers. We believe, however, that to really embody wellness you need to do more than […]

Imagine a woman who has a powerful gift to give to the world, a song to sing that will lift others up. Now imagine she only lets herself give that gift when the sun is shining and she’s happy and the moon is in perfect alignment with Jupiter. The world would be robbed of her […]

Getting pregnant can happen overnight, but often doesn’t. If you’ve been trying to conceive for a while you are probably frustrated and tired. If you have just started “pregnancy planning” you may be overwhelmed. When you’re having sex frequently in order to get pregnant, you might be wasting your time. With this approach, you’re also adding in unnecessary stress, […]

About two months ago, I developed a mild case of heartburn. It wasn’t a huge deal, but over the course of the day, my meals turned into a small fire that came back to haunt me. I cut out alcohol, spicy foods, onions, and tomatoes in an attempt to get my digestion to calm down, […]

The most common question I get in my talks to parents around the country is this: What should I do when my kid says he’s bored? Recently, one mom told me that her son is always asking her, “What should I do next? I’m bored.” This mom, like many parents these days, feels a tremendous pressure to […]