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The cold and darkness call for lighting some candles. Here are a few local offerings.By AmyTalbott

Black Dog CandlesA lot of times, people like to get away from the food scents because they have that around the holidays, owner Kristen David says, so we actually sell a lot of our citrus scents around (wintertime). We have one called citrus basil; its really fresh and clean, and it sort of clears your palate from the holidays. David also recommends woodsy blends like cedarwood and amber, and one called Cozy Cabin a blend of leather, vanilla and sandalwood scents. Available at blackdogcandles.com, limited selection at Feeders Supply, Kroger and shops like Block Party Handmade Boutique, Edenside Gallery, and Vintage Style and Designs.

Lighten up with this candle made by At Home. Photo by Mickie Winters

At HomeCandlemaker Eric Stearns combines soy wax and wood wicks in vintage jars and containers to create an especially cozy effect. He gets the glass, metal and pottery containers mostly at estate or yard sales his favorites are copper mule mugs and pewter or silver julep cups. Expert candle-burning tip from Stearns: When you burn a candle, you always want to make sure it liquefies across the top before you blow it out. Typically, its an hour per inch across, he says. This will help prevent the tunnels that can form down the middle of larger candles and ensures that all the wax will get used up. Available at Crazy Daisy Antique Mall and through Facebook.

Maddox & Rose MarketplaceChoose from more than 60 scented oils and a variety of containers to make a personalized candle. 900 E. Main St.

By Amy Talbott

Amanda OBryan, a psychologist and meditation teacher, recommends embracing winter as a chance to slow down. I think our culture, we have Jan. 1 as the new year, and we are in the depths of winter and the depths of darkness, and were trying to push ourselves and motivate ourselves to do all of this accomplishment and evolution and exercise and all of this stuff. And I dont think its really honoring our body or the season, she says. For me, its saying Im going to honor the darkness, Im going to go inward, Im going to spend more time in stillness, more time in introspection. And not give into this idea of having to do a million things, and I have to be busy, and I have to change my life. Maybe Ill keep that for the springtime or the summer and just be respectful of the fact that winter is a quiet time.

By Amy Talbott

Randy Schrodt, a psychiatrist at Integrative Psychiatry in Lyndon, says its normal to feel at least a little down during the winter: Maybe 1 to 10 percent of people will meet clinical criteria (for seasonal depression), but I think everyone, to some degree, is affected a little bit by it. He says exposure to full-spectrum white light can help. Thirty to 90 minutes a day, preferably in the morning, can help reset the bodys circadian rhythm. Schrodt says any lamp that provides 10,000 lux will work, though he recommends a brand called Northern Light Technologies. So how do you know if what youre feeling is just normal winter blahs or something that needs medical treatment? Everybodys got their own tipping point,Schrodt says. Consider how depressive symptoms like sluggishness, fatigue and sadness impact your daily routine. I dont think theres anything unusual on a gray day about wishing you were in Florida or wishing you could stay in bed, Schrodt says. But if it really does cause significant distress or impairment in function, thats worth checking with your doctor about.

Four dishes to break up the comfort-food fatigue.By Katie Molck

PoutineButcher Block Eatery at High HorseWhile poutine is often an app meant for sharing, its incredibly hard to. First, there are French fries, the best thing that ever happened to a potato. Then, traditionally, a smothering of brown gravy and cheese curds. Winter is the ideal time to enjoy this hearty Canadian pub classic, and Allan Rosenberg, chef-owner of Butcher Block Eatery in the High Horse bar on Story Avenue, agrees. Its very hearty, and any braised meat dish makes me think of winter, he says. He makes it with French fries, chicken gravy, braised short ribs and white Cheddar cheese curds, with an option to add a poached egg.

StamppotMonnikMashed potatoes lend a versatility other side dishes dont. You can add gravy, garlic, cheese or, if youre Monnik, kale, carrots, onions and a bratwurst. Stamppot is a traditional Dutch mashed potato dish with vegetables and sausage. Being that one of our owners is Dutch, we try to incorporate his love of the foods from his region into our menu, says Francie Wilder, kitchen manager of the Schnitzelburg restaurant. Monnik serves its stamppot as a main dish with a bratwurst on top but also offers it as a side dish without the sausage.

Seafood Curry BibimbapDragon Kings Daughter (Highlands and New Albany locations)I frequently belly up to the bar at Dragon Kings Daughter in the Highlands, where its a little more secluded and cozier than the dining room. (DKD recently announced it would be moving down Bardstown Road into the former Cafe Mimosa space.) Through the years, Ive developed a list of cold-weather favorites like the miso soup and veggie gyoza, but since the new menu dropped in November, the seafood curry bibimbap(pictured below) has topped my list. DKDs version is made with shrimp and scallops sauted in Japanese curry and topped with melted mozzarella. Its rich, creamy and cheesy, making it ideal for colder months. We heat a stone bowl until its piping hot, toss in white rice and toppings. It arrives to the table sizzling and steaming, manager Doug Turner says. We provide an extra-long spoon to mix the ingredients together and to stir the dish occasionally as it continues to cook at the table.

Tired of chili?Mmmmm, hot stonebibimbap. Photo byDanny Alexander

Marks SpecialStevens & Stevens DelicatessenCold cuts just dont do it for me in the winter. Thats when I turn to the Marks Special at Stevens & Stevens Delicatessen in the back of Dittos Grill on Bardstown Road. Named after one of the owners, the sandwich is simple: hot corned beef and pastrami, melted Swiss cheese and mustard sandwiched between slices of rye bread. This delightful and warm NYC classic takes up over half the paper plate, making it perfect for sharing. And it comes with two sides. I always go with the pasta salad and salt-and-vinegar kettle chips.

By Jenny Kiefer

Your dog hates the cold and wet as much as you do. But you dont need to stick your pets paws into those tiny boots just to get out of the house this winter and you can enjoy a beer while youre at it. Home of the Yappy Hour, Apocalypse Brew Works was one of the first breweries to allow dogs when it opened on Mellwood Avenue in 2012. Dogs are always welcome inside the brewery, and during the cold months Apocalypse sets up a tent outside equipped with a cozy fireplace, where you can find at least one canine regular curled up in a repurposed down-coat-turned-dog-bed if it isnt chasing the brewerys rescue cats. (As long as theres no kitchen, a brewery likely allows leashed dogs.) The Jeffersontown location of 3rd Turn Brewing has a dedicated bowl of dog treats on the bar top for four-legged customers. Owner Brian Minrath says 3rd Turn always intended the space to be dog-friendly. It often hosts events for rescues, sometimes with adoptable dogs, so you might even come home with a new friend. We always wanted dogs, but kids were questionable, Minrath says. During Thirsty Tails Thursday each week, Old Louisville Brewery offers dogs who bring their humans VIP pricing on pints. Or enjoy a movie or board game with your pup at Great Flood Brewing in Douglass Loop. At Holsopple in Lyndon, co-owner Sam Gambill says he often sees the same pups wagging their tails next to their owners. Besides making the brewery feel like a home away from home, Gambill says dogs serve another purpose. Dogs really like beer, he says. They keep the floor clean.

Photo by Joon Kim

Find a cozy, well-lit space.By JenniLaidman

Take the A TrainOK, you cant really take a train out of Union Station any longer, but the Richardsonian Romanesque building on Broadway between 10th and 11th streets offers loads of sunshine. Some of the light carries cheery tints from the buildings two giant round windows. But the main event is the daylight flooding in through the massive skylight in the barrel-vault ceiling of what is now TARC headquarters. The setting is almost the perfect place to enjoy the light on a cold day. The only downside? The benches arent built for lounging.

Meet Me in the ConservatoryThe walkway between the Galt Houses two towers offers daylight galore, comfy seating, cocktails and small plates of (mostly) calorie-dense deliciousness.

A+ SunningThe $80-million Belknap Academic Building, completed in 2018 on the University of Louisville campus, is a delight of sunlight. Several stories of windows wrap much of the buildings faade, guaranteeing a bathed-in-sunlight setting. Around the back, more large windows light up a ribbon of study space. Many of the classrooms are similarly sunny. Plenty of lobby seating makes it easy to take in the light therapy.

Sweetness and LightRabbit Hole Distillery on East Jefferson Street is a multi-sense immersion. First, theres the glass-surrounded second-floor atrium overlooking big vats of live-action fermentation, then, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, theres the gorgeous cityscape view from the hip and cheerful Overlook bar. Accompanying all this sun is the sweet smell of mash becoming bourbon.

A Place in the WoodsThe remarkable fact about the visitors center at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is that its not all windows. In some of its dazzling rooms, it will seem to be. The building with the living roof was designed to maximize exposure to the low angles of winter sun, so the entire interior is exposed to rays, while exposure to the high angle of summer sun is minimized both by the building design and the surrounding vegetation. The only way to truly lounge here, though, is while snacking in Isaacs Cafe. The rest of the building is either a gift shop or sunlit (and often available for chilling) meeting space.

Comfy and SmartLouisvilles newest libraries offer some of the best sunny lounging around. All have plenty of comfy seating and loads of inspiring sunlight. And while youre basking in the glow, you can raise your IQ a point or two. The libraries: St. Matthews Eline Library expansion, which opened this year; South Central Regional Library, which opened in Okolona in 2017; Southwest Regional Library, which opened in Valley Station in 2014; and Northeast Regional Library, which opened in Lyndon this year.

By Michelle Eigenheer

Rows of vintage fur, flannel shirts, party dresses, wool sport jackets and warm top hats fill the Nitty Gritty, the vintage clothing and costume-rental shop on Barret Avenue. Its where you can find your new seasonal staple. Maybe its one of the elegant hats from Kennedy-era pillbox pieces to softer wool and velvet caps. For me, it was the emerald-green 1950s wool coat hanging on a consignment rack. A steal at $20. The warm fur collar is hand-stitched, and the Jackie O. sleeves are a reminder to slip on a pair of gloves before heading out into the chill of winter.

Photo by Mickie Winters

By Scott Carney, Wax Fangfrontman

Combatting the winter blues is as easy as lining up your favorite comedies of all time and then ripping through them with reckless abandon, hoping that spring arrives before you run out of ideas. Monty Pythons The Meaning of Life has the best opening musical number in the history of cinema. If you still feel depressed after watching the Coen brothers gem Raising Arizona, perhaps you deserve to be sad. Best in Show is my favorite from Christopher Guest and Co. And, f*ck yeah: Team America: World Police.

Book recommendations fromMcKinley Moore, guitarist andsinger in Pleasure Boys.By Katie Molck

If on a Winters Night a Traveler,by Italo CalvinoThis is one of my favorites, and I tend to read it once a year during the winter. Its a somewhat absurd postmodernist book about you, the reader, reading a book called If on a Winters Night a Traveler. It takes a minute to sink your teeth into it but is very rewarding. I constantly recommend it to anyone who has any interest whatsoever in literature and often give it as a gift.

Circe, by Madeline MillerCirce is a retelling of the Greek myth of Circe, ocean nymph and daughter of sun god Helios. You might remember her as the one who turned all of Odysseus men into feral pigs.

Dawn of X and Powers of X,by Jonathan HickmanThe thing Ive enjoyed reading the most lately is the newest run of X-Men comics that serve as a complete reset of the entire universe. I loved comic books when I was young, and this series has made me love them again.

1984, by George OrwellI hadnt read this one since being forced to in high school, but the current state of the world caused me to revisit it. Its horribly poignant now. That said, it definitely did not make me feel better about anything, so avoid if thats what you want!

Watchmen, by Alan MooreTheres all the buzz now because of the new HBO series, but the original graphic novel that the horrible Zack Snyder movie was based on is one of the best works of modern fiction. Everyone should read it at least once.

By Amy Talbott

Winter can actually be a beautiful time for a hike. You have longer lines of sight through the woods, and the views are better, says Bryan Lewis, a land manager for natural areas within Louisville Metro Parks. Especially when youre hiking in Jefferson Memorial Forest you can see long distances when youre on the ridgetops. For the best views there, Lewis recommends the Yost Ridge, Siltstone, Coral Ridge Loop or Scotts Gap Loop trails. We have the highest elevations in Jefferson County, so you can look down and see the river valley, you can see downtown, you can see the land in every direction. Rebecca Minnick, executive director of the Louisville Nature Center near Joe Creason Park, says winter can be a good time for spotting birds and wildlife. If theres snow on the ground, its really cool to look for animal tracks, she says, adding that you can see animals like owls, woodpeckers, deer, foxes and the occasional beaver at the center. Having the right clothes for the weather helps a lot too. The tried-and-true strategy that we use here, not only as outdoor enthusiasts but that we recommend to our customers, has been layering, says Scott Newsome, general manager at Quest Outdoors. He recommends a base layer (including Merino wool socks) to wick perspiration off your skin, a mid-layer (like a down sweater jacket you can wear from the first of October to April) to help you retain body heat, and a breathable but water-repellent outer layer to shield you from wind, rain or snow. Looking for opportunities to test that gear? Check out these events:

Jan. 5: First Sunday nature hike at BernheimJan. 10: Full moon night hike at Louisville Nature CenterJan. 11: Winter nature walk in Iroquois ParkJan. 18: Winter tree identification at Louisville Nature CenterFeb. 14: Valentines Day lantern hike at Louisville Nature CenterFebruary 13 and 14: Valentines Day hikes at Jefferson Memorial ForestFeb. 29: Birding for beginners at Louisville Nature Center

By Amy Talbott

Sarah Teeple, a holistic health coach, teaches practices from Ayurveda, a traditional Indian system of medicine. In Ayurveda, we think about the qualities of the season, says Teeple (whom you may recognize as the lead singer in the former Louisville band the Ladybirds). Winter has qualities of being dry, cold. It can sometimes be dense or stagnant. We want to apply opposite qualities to balance. Here are some of Teeples winter recommendations.

Moisturizing:Its very traditional to oil the body daily in Ayurveda, Teeple says. She recommends using oils like sesame, fractionated coconut or sweet almond. Rub that oil all over your body, using long strokes on the arms and legs, and going in circles over joints. You can also oil from the inside out by adding nourishing oils to your food, she says. She recommends ghee (clarified butter), coconut oil and olive oil.

Hydrating:Teeple recommends eating foods with high water content, like stews and vegetable or lentil soups. Think dishes that are mushy and served warm. Winter is not Crock-Pot season for no reason, she says.

Warming:A wonderful way to warm ourselves from the inside out is by cooking with medicinal digestive spices, Teeple says. We dont necessarily mean that all your meals have to be hot, spicy Indian food. Use some gentle, more savory spices. She mentions cumin, ginger powder, paprika, black pepper or turmeric for food, and drinking spiced teas like chai.

Another bit of advice:If youre feeling sluggish, get some essential oils with stimulating scents like citrus or herbs. Find one that you like and keep it on your bedside table, so when you first wake up in the morning, if you dont want to get moving, you have this beautiful essential oil, Teeple says. Put a drop or two in the palm of your hand, rub your palms together, and cup your hands over your nose and take three slow, long breaths through the nose. And then bring your hands to your scalp and give yourself a nice scalp-and-neck rub. She likes an oil blend called Good Morning Sunshine, available at Rainbow Blossom.

By Amy Talbott

I get a little sad when I take the lights and sparkly holiday decorations down after New Years. Fortunately, Mardi Gras season starts in January and runs until Feb. 25, giving me another reason to put up shiny, colorful things.

I got the inspiration to decorate for Mardi Gras when my husband and I went to New Orleans in January a few years ago. Houses were adorned with green, purple and gold garlands, wreaths with gold fleurs-de-lis and beads. Everywhere. I particularly loved the beads in the trees on St. Charles Avenue and wanted to bring a little of that magic home, so we went to a store in nearby Lafayette, Louisiana, that sold recycled Mardi Gras beads. I bought like 12 dozen cases of them. When I threw all the beads up in the sprawling branches of the redbud tree in our front yard, people noticed. (I mean, it is kind of weird to be a grown adult out in your front yard, throwing beads in a tree.) It has become kind of a thing since then. Were the house with the bead tree. I also repurpose Christmas wreaths with Mardi Gras-colored ornaments and put them on our front door and window. We live on a street near Iroquois Park where a lot of people walk by, and several have told us they look forward to seeing what I put out on the porch.

Last February, I was at Hobby Lobby when I ran across a pair of five-foot-tall metal flamingos. They needed to come home with me. I put one on each side of the front door and draped some beads on them. They stayed on after Mardi Gras, and we became the house with flamingos and beads.

This is all kind of ridiculous, I know. Giant porch flamingos arent for everyone. But if winter gets you down and theres some kind of way you can incorporate color into your life, why not go for it?If getting out of the house for Mardi Gras is more your style, here are two local celebrations.

Feb. 22: Mardi Gras Bar Crawl at Fourth Street Live. For those who like a rowdier celebration, Fourth Street is basically transforming into New Orleans Bourbon Street for a night. Beads, beads, and more beads!

Feb. 25: Rouler 2020 at the Olmsted. This fundraiser for Catholic Charities of Louisville features New Orleans-themed food and drinks, plus bingo, casino games, prizes and live music.

Or, if youre a homebody like me, pick up a King Cake from Heitzman Bakery.

Five drinks to warm you up,at the bar or at home.By Michelle Eigenheer

DeccaFor those desperately seeking the heat of summer, go with Deccas spicy Chupacabra. Smoky mezcal, lime and ginger syrup pair with cilantro and chile. Winter nights are well spent in the NuLu restaurants cozy cellar bar, curled up in a chair surrounded by jazz and soft glowing lights.

Chupacabra- 2 ounces mezcal- 1 ounce lime- ounce ginger syrup- 2 slices of Fresno chile- 1 pinch of cilantro- Muddle chile and cilantro. Shake all ingredients. Double strain and serve on the rocks.

Alex&nderFrom one of the highest points in Butchertown, warm your insides as you look over the gray winter cityscape. On the menu at the Copper & Kings brandy distillerys rooftop bar, the Yule Mule gets a replay, elevated from its previous appearances on the menu with the addition of Copper & Kings new Destillar Mistelle. The drink has a more complex, woody flavor than a traditional mule. Vanilla-Angostura absinthe adds a depth of flavor to syrup infused with traditional winter spices, layered over the fruity taste of pomegranate.

The Yule Mule- 1 ounce Copper & Kings Destillar Intense Pomegranate liqueur- 1 ounce Copper & Kings Destillar Mistelle- ounce lime- ounce winter spice syrup (Make this at home by infusing a simple syrup with your choice of spices. Alex&nder uses cloves, green cardamom, star anise, peppercorn and cardamom seeds.)- 3 dashes vanilla-Angostura-absinthe bitters (Make this at home by adding absinthe to half a bottle of Angostura bitters and dropping in vanilla bean.)- Top with ginger beer- Shake all ingredients in a shaker tin. Double strain into a highball glass over ice. Garnish with rosemary, mint and cranberries.

610 MagnoliaThe Sugarplum Bubbly is on the cocktail menu at this Old Louisville institution this winter, with a mix of champagne, bourbon and plum. Embracing the oft-forgotten flavors of sugarplum, the woodsy, warming sensation of bourbon and the delightful effervescence of champagne, the drink has a sweet start, with muted bourbon flavors that warm. A touch of winter greenery from the sprig of rosemary floats just under your nose as you sip.

Sugarplum Bubbly- ounce bourbon- Plum bitters- Raw sugar cube- Champagne- Sprig of rosemary- Rim a coupe glass with sugar (610 uses gold and purple sugar for added color). Saturate the sugar cube with plum bitters in the glass. Pour in bourbon and top with champagne. Float a sprig of rosemary on top.

8UPThis winter, 8UP (on the eighth floor of the Hilton Garden Inn downtown) has added igloos to its rooftop patio six clear domes that each offer a different theme (disco lounge, diamonds and fur, tropical dream). Share pitchers of drinks like spiked hot chocolate and warm Belvedere Citrus cider. (Youll want to go with a group because food/drink minimums run from $200 to $750, depending on day and time.) If youre hosting at home, make the cider on your own stovetop.

Belvedere Citrus Cider- 14 ounces Belvedere Citrus vodka- 6 cups apple juice- 4 ounces St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram- 4 ounces lemon juice- Combine the juices and Allspice Dram in a pot on medium. Bring to a simmer. Add vodka and serve.

Photo by Danny Alexander

This originally appeared in the January2020 issue of Louisville Magazine under the headline Stop Hating Winter Already. To subscribe to Louisville Magazine,click here.To find us on newsstands,click here.

Cover photoby Mickie Winters,mickiewinters.com

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Yoga therapist Tina Paul (back) and Lori Weisenberg-Catalano work on form.

Chief of the Integrative Medicine Service Jun Mao performs acupuncture on a patient.

Music therapist Alessandro Ricciarelli and an MSK Kids patient play the guitar.

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The Integrative Medicine Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering is celebrating 20 years of incorporating complementary medicine into the care plans of people with cancer.Read on to learn about its first days and whats to come.

As a new millennium approached in 1999, another beginning was underway: the creation of the Integrative Medicine Service (IMS) at Memorial Sloan Kettering. The IMS was built on the premise that healing from cancer goes beyond standard medical treatments promoting wellness in mind and spirit can help people feel whole again, too.

For 20 years, the IMS staff has cared for hundreds of thousands of people with cancer and led studies that have furthered the field of integrative oncology. The program has always been rooted in evidence-based medicine, says IMS Chief Jun Mao. Unlike alternative medicine, which uses unproven methods instead of conventional treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, the IMS works with a persons primary MSK cancer care team to support them holistically. Specialized integrative medicine doctors consult with patients and create a road map for their therapeutic needs. Services such as fitness training, acupuncture, meditation, yoga, massage, music therapy, and more are tailored to the individuals symptoms and promote restoration.

The blend of programs at MSK was the brainchild of philanthropist Laurance Rockefeller, who was on MSKs Boards of Overseers and Managers for more than 50 years. He believed that we have to take care of quality-of-life issues for people affected by cancer, Dr. Mao says. The first IMS Chief, Barrie Cassileth, established the prototype for the IMS and later founded the Society for Integrative Oncology, a multidisciplinary international society with more than 500 members from over 30 countries.

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Barrie wanted me to continue to build upon the strong foundation she created and take this program to the next level, Dr. Mao says. Mr. Rockefellers legacy is now being carried forward by his daughter Lucy R. Waletzky, an MSK Board member who continues to support the IMS.

Integrative medicine services at MSK are more accessible than ever. Today, patients can receive acupuncture at all of MSKs regional locations. Through telemedicine, they can consult with an IMS doctor and take mindfulness classes from home. They can also access an online video library of mind-body programs guided by IMS specialists, including a series of instructional tai chi videos. In 2019, the IMS began offering pediatric integrative medicine consultations through MSK Kids. The IMS continues to lead integrative oncology research. In April 2019, Dr. Maos team published findings showing that changes to sleep behavior and acupuncture can offer persistent relief for insomnia.

Dr. Mao envisions an even more robust future, with expanded in-person and digital offerings. MSKs About Herbs database, an online hub of information on vitamins and supplements, has had roughly seven million visitors from 194 countries over the past 15 years. We really want to harness the power of technology so that patients have access to MSKs experts and services at their fingertips, he says.

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Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly is an award-winning physician, double board certified in internal and integrative medicine. After completing internal medicine residency, she did a fellowship in integrative medicine trained in functional medicine, nutrition and mindfulness. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based medicine that is personalized to each individual she works with. She partners with her patients to discover and address the root causes of their conditions and develops individualized plans to support and empower each unique individual to achieve her or his health goals. As part of her mission to deliver accessible, evidence-based health and wellness information, she created her website, drbojana.com, that features her videos, articles and recipes.

Dr. Bojana is the recipient of several patient satisfaction awards at Cedars-Sinai and was recognized as the Southern California Top Doctors Rising Star in 2016 and 2017 and awarded the Top Doctor recognition in 2018 and 2019 in New York.

Prior to starting her integrative and functional medicine practice, she worked as a primary care physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Group and Crossover Health,providedexecutive healthcare at EHE and worked at Dr. Frank Lipmans Eleven Eleven Wellness.She was the Co-Founder of and served as the Chief Medical Officer of WellStart Health, a digital therapeutics start up for chronic disease prevention and reversal. She currently serves as their Medical Advisor.

A lifelong learner, she completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine established by Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona and continues to train in functional medicine at The Institute for Functional Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and West LA Veterans Affairs in Los Angeles. She completed medical school, Master of Science (Experimental medicine) and Bachelor of Science (Biophysics Honors) degrees at University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Throughout her academic career, Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly performed research in endocrinology and oncology, published papers in peer-reviewed journals and presented her work at academic conferences. She is the recipient of numerous honors and awards. She has also established herself as an educator and speaker, teaching medical students and residents, and speaking on health and wellness in academic and corporate settings, podcasts, and wellness events. She has also shared her medical expertise on Today Show and Rachael Ray.

In addition to serving on the Board of EWG, she serves on the Board of Directors and has been honored for her contribution by Lifeline New York, a nonprofit organization that provides support to Serbian hospitals and children in need, and is on the Board of Tryall Fund, a non-profit organization that promotes health and education in Jamaica.

Dr. Bojana loves spending time with her two children and husband in nature, experimenting in the kitchen, doing ballet barre and practicing mindfulness and yoga. Her not guilty pleasure: Reishi mushroom coffee in the morning. Guilty pleasure: anything with chocolate.

Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly practices at 245 5th Avenue, 3rd Floor, NY, NY 10016.

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10 Habits to Create Less Stress in Your Daily Life (Part 2) - Thrive Global

Lets first talk about what migraines are. Migraine is a type of headache that can be quite disabling and can last from hours to several days. It is typically associated with nausea and vomiting, light and/or sound sensitivity, and tends to be characterized by throbbing pain on one side of the scalp. Other features may include vision disturbances, numbness or weakness of one part of the body or even vertigo. Migraines can occur several times per week, or once or twice per year.

Migraine headaches affect 12% of the US population and are up to3 times more common in women than in men(up to 6% of men and up to 17% of women have them. Theprevalence of migraines increases up until the age of 39. In a group of women aged 30-39, close to 1 in 4 may have a migraine.

Mechanisms leading to migraines are complex and not fully understood. Scientists believe that migraines result from a malfunction of neurons (nerve cells) that leads to a sequence of changes that lead to migraine symptoms described above. Both genetic and environmental factors are involved in migraines.

When it comes to migraine headaches, there are 2 basic approaches in conventional medicine when it comes to treating the symptoms.

A class of drugs known as triptans (e.g., sumatriptan (Imitrex), rizatriptan (Maxalt), or naratriptan (Amerge)), may be used to abort the symptoms once they start. Non-steroidal anti- inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve) may also be used.

Those who have frequent migraines may be on medications for migraine prevention, or even have Botox to help prevent migraines. Some of the oral medications that help prevent migraines include anti-seizure medications such as topiramate (Topamax), beta-blocker medications such as propranolol (Inderal), and anti-depressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil). In 2018, the FDA approved drugs that are calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonists for migraine prevention. More data are needed to know the long term safety of these medications.

While it is important to get migraine symptoms under control, it is just as important to understand the root cause of migraines and identify any possible triggers. Many of my patients migraines are triggered by certain foods, by skipping meals or by alcohol.

Many of my patients find that their migraine frequency increases when they dont sleep well and their stress levels are high. Working with your qualified healthcare practitioner is key in both adequately addressing your symptoms but also identifying triggers, so that you reduce these symptoms and their frequency, or even completely eliminate them.

Prevention is key. Although it may take considerable detective work to understand what triggers your migraines, it is generally easier to prevent a migraine than it is to have to endure the symptoms and treat it.

Here are my top tips:

Here is a list of supplements you may want to ask your provider about, that can help reduce the frequency of migraines:

*Sublingual ginger and feverfew have been found torelieve migraine attacks.

None of the information in this article is a representation or warranty that any particular drug or treatment is safe, appropriate or effective for you, or that any particular healthcare provider is appropriate for you. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking help from a health care provider due to something you have read or seen in this article. Your reading/use of this article does not create in any way a physician-patient relationship, any sort of confidential, fiduciary or professional relationship, or any other special relationship that would give rise to any duties. This article does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, healthcare providers, procedures, or treatments, and if you rely on any of the information provided by this article, you do so solely at your own risk.

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One of the defining events of 2019 was Extinction Rebellion, the global protest movement bolstered by activists like Greta Thunberg to make the climate emergency a priority for governments around the world.

Since its founding in 2018, XR, as its known, has mobilized thousands of people in dozens of countries, brought sections of London, New York, and Sydney to a standstill, and spawned 3,000 arrests in the UK alone (purposeful arrests are a core part of its strategy).

While the movement has received its share of criticism as it has grown in size and powernamely around its lack of diversityits sheer numbers and degree of international press coverage point to an enviable level of operational success.

A key to this success? Choosing an effective organizational model early on, informed by the latest management science. XR is a decentralized network designed to resemble a holacracy, an operating structure for self-organization tested by tech companies like Google, Zappos, and Medium. Anyone can join XR so long as they adhere to its 10 core principles and values, including a commitment to nonviolence.

While holacracy, too, has received its share of criticism as it, too, has gained traction, the system is credited for providing a basic framework for effective self-organization. At a holacracy training session at Zappos, the online shoe retailer, in 2013, HolacracyOne co-founder Brian Robertson, who invented the system, described his creation as providing a rule system for anarchy.

Extinction Rebellions embrace of holacracy makes it the largest-scale use case to date, eclipsing Amazon-owned Zapposs high-profile trials with holacracy involving 1,500 employees. Like Zappos, which has quietly backed away from certain tenants of the system and has begun to experiment with its own, modified version of holacracy, XR is also taking a broader interpretation of holacracy.

Were not dogmatic about using holacracy; its an adaptive version, says Ronan Harrington, a UK political strategist who was personally recruited by XR co-founder Roger Hallam to join the movement.

XR is not formally engaging HolacracyOnes services. Instead, its leadership has trained itself using online videos and with guidance from advisors like Miki Kashtan, an international teacher of nonviolent communication and former McKinsey consultant Frederic Laloux, whose internationally bestselling book Reinventing Organizations profiles successful self-managed organizations, including HolacracyOne.

The defining feature of a holacracy is its circular hierarchical structure, which is quite different from the static pyramid hierarchies most organizations employ today. The flattened hierarchy, combined with a focus on granular roles over broader job titles, as well as distributed decision-making and clear frameworks for conflict resolution, makes holacracy a more dynamic and scalable option for self-organizing entities like XR.

Reflecting basic holacratic structure, XR has a number of core circles that focus on everything from finance and fundraising to legal, tech, and even the nature of self-organizing systems. The core circles send representatives to the main circle, led by XR co-founders Hallam and Gail Bradbrook. Feedback loops run quickly both down- and upstream. Those in core roles are empowered to make decisions as they see fit, so long as they consult with others who have expertise in order to make thoughtful decisions.

More complex decisions involve integrative decision making, a process where all proposals need to pass with no objection. When necessary, a rapid-response team makes faster decisions on strategy and other issues.

The movement has learned from the mistakes of Occupy Wall Street, which was weighed down by crowded general assemblies that made decisions by consensus, which quickly became a hindrance to progress. By contrast, holacracy is designed to protect against that kind of gridlock by empowering individuals to act with full sovereignty within the scope of their roles, while retaining a democratic bent through its governance and integrated decision-making processes.

Harrington notes that the average XR protester probably would not even know that they are operating within a holacracy (though the group does hold training sessions on holacracy in various local chapters). People know [holacracy] by the processes we have, he explains. For most people its their first experience in a self-organizing system.

Daniel Thorson, who has explored the concept of societal and ecological collapse through his podcast Emerge: Making Sense of Whats Next, participated in the UK protests this past autumn. While he wasnt initially aware of XRs holacratic design, he observed that anyone was empowered to act as they desired, so long as it was in accordance with the movements principles. He kept up-to-date on the campaigns UK strategy through a widely broadcast channel on Telegram, the encrypted messaging service. Transparent information flow is a core tenet of holacracy because it fosters trust, the lynchpin of all effective self-organized systems.

Thorson, who also participated in Occupy Wall Street, was struck by the way XR participants were noticeably more in control of their emotions than the Occupiers were, evidenced by a more cool-headed approach to protesting.

In Londons Trafalgar Square, youd come across a sign for therapeutic yoga and sound healing, right next to a table for the scientists of XR, and the Buddhists of XR, he said, referring to the mixture of the spiritual and the sacred within the context of the protest movement. At Occupy there would have been antipathy for that.

On Thorsons podcast following his visit to the UK, he interviewed Harrington, who pointed out that many XR protesters have done their shadow work, that is, healed traumas within themselves so they dont project dysfunctional conditioning onto others, namely law enforcement.

They have done inner work on antagonism, so they are projecting less onto the public, explained Harrington, noting the clear link between self-development and systems transformation. [When] an activist hasnt actually processed the rage and the anger that comes from issues with their mothers and fathers, they project that onto the system. And people feel that.

Thorson adds that the inherent discomfort associated with protesting can easily trigger unhealed emotional wounds. You can tell where trauma is if you get irritated, he says. There are so many opportunities for people to freak out. People were more angry and rageful at Occupy, whereas at XR people are pretty peaceful. Its more of a festival atmosphere.

The XR movement itself has its roots in the spiritual. In 2016, Bradbrook attended an ayahuasca ceremony in Costa Rica for activists with the intention of discerning the codes for social change. (Ayahuasca is a plant-based medicine thought to have a mind-opening effect.)

Not long after, Bradbrook, a former biophysicist, met Hallam, a former organic farmer who is pursuing a PhD at Kings College London centered on how to create social change; and together they began laying the groundwork for XR. The activists studied notable protest movements in modern history and determined that nonviolence, promoted by the likes of Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., has by far been the most effective strategy. Their message was bolstered by the work of Jem Bendell, a professor of sustainability leadership at the University of Cumbria, who published a viral academic paper in July 2018 discussing the need for deep adaptation in the face of impending ecological collapse.

Using holacracy as an operating system, they scaled XR globally in relatively fast order, starting with the groups official founding in October 2018 and accelerating with mass protests in April and October of this year. The campaign has brought attention to the climate emergency, but it is still far from persuading political leaders to meet its demands, which include a commitment by the British government to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. Based on their academic research, XRs leaders predict it will take 3.5% of the population getting involved to affect systemic change.

As XR strategizes for its next phase in 2020, it is also integrating lessons Hong Kongs pro-democracy movement, which is leaderless out of necessity. We admire their Bruce Lee, be-like-water approach, says Harrington, though he is quick to note a core difference between the two is XRs commitment to non-violence. Either way, he says, Hong Kong shows us the value of keeping something in the news long enough.

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South Kensington is the best of tourist London, condensed - great culture, brilliant food and characterful shops, all within walking distance.

But where to stay? One hotel puts itself front and centre of the pack.

The Kensington, housed in a magnificent white stuccoed building on Queen's Gate, a street lined with equally grand properties, is a five-star venue that - in a city with some extremely stiff competition - does luxury very well indeed.

Part of the Doyle Collection group, the place blends modern sleekness with Victorian splendour. The 150-room hotel is made up of four 19th century townhouses, mixing high-ceilinged spaciousness with a certain intimacy, aided by crackling open fires and a surfeit of comfortable armchairs in the lounge.

South Kensington tube station is just 10 minutes away on foot - the stop is easily reached from the major London stations. Our journey was a pleasant, brisk two hours to Euston from Manchester Piccadilly with Virgin Trains, which has now handed over to Avanti West Coast following a franchise change.

If our trip was anything to go by, it's definitely worth upgrading to First Class as a treat - the quiet carriage, complimentary food, comfortable seats and relaxing passenger lounges were everything train travel should be.

The Kensington has a couple of special touches, one of which is its on-site juicery - according to the literature, leaders in 'nutrition, health, fitness, beauty and integrative medicine' were commissioned to come up with recipes for restorative drinks. Accordingly, while checking in we were served two glasses of a concoction called London Greens - a blend of pear, spinach, cucumber, basil, lime and coconut water, which certainly achieved the stated aim of 'recovery and rehydration'.

The staff were overwhelmingly helpful - from collecting, storing and carrying bags to supplying recommendations and fetching bottles of mineral water from a seemingly endless supply. The Kensington is such a well-oiled machine that a brief shortage of cereal bowls at breakfast, where every morning whim is catered for, generated the atmosphere of a small crisis.

Our studio suite - a generously-proportioned space with shuttered windows leading to a small balcony, where The Kensington's flag fluttered over Queen's Gate - blended classic English decadence and Far East exoticism, enlivened with a smattering of eclectic artworks. The bathroom had classy Malin + Goetz toiletries and an enormous freestanding roll-top tub as its centrepiece, as if to challenge anyone not to turn on its gold taps for a long soak immediately.

The streets around The Kensington are blessed with some fine restaurants, so the hotel has stepped up to the mark with its own venue, Town House. The clientele is a mix of guests and diners who aren't staying the night, which at a hotel is always an encouraging sign - the atmosphere is relaxed, well-stocked bookshelves line the walls and, next door, the oak-panelled K Bar is the ideal spot for an aperitif before taking a table.

Executive chef Adi Mandokhot's a la carte menu caters for all tastes, in the best sense. Starters of tiger prawns, harissa aioli and lime, and Dorset crab on toast with watercress and apple, were thoughtful combinations of saltiness and sharp fruits, while mains of heritage rib eye steak from the Josper Grill were deeply satisfying, unashamedly marbled with fat, delivering bold flavours and served with a superbly buttery Barnaise sauce.

Desserts maintained the quality - a burnished apple tart tatin and a decadent chocolate bombe are some of the delights on offer.

The Kensington shares its Victorian heritage with the V&A, a short distance away from the hotel on foot. Simply one of the world's greatest museums dedicated to art and design, nobody need worry if they haven't bought a ticket to one of the blockbuster exhibitions - there are enough outstanding artefacts, from fashion to metalwork and beyond, to occupy anyone for days.

The Design Museum - easily reached via the tube to Kensington High Street - is a must as well, attracting its own sell-out shows such as the recent survey of director Stanley Kubrick's archives that wowed visitors with props and costumes from 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange and the rest of the cinema pioneer's canon.

Kensington might just have the recipe for a perfect weekend.

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Stressful news comes in all shapes and sizes. For some it is sudden news of financial struggle, and for others it comes in the form of being laid off from a job. In this weeks parsha we read how Yaacov dealt with his own stressful news.

The defining moment had come. The brothers had to tell their father, Yaakov, that Joseph was alive. There was arguing amongst themselves as to how to deliver this news. For all these years, Yaakov believed his favorite son, Joseph, was dead. To bring out these facts now, including the background story, could have such an impact on Yaakov that the brothers feared it would kill him upon hearing the news.

A genius solution appeared. Yaakovs cherished granddaughter, Serach, would be brought in. She would sing the story of what happened to Joseph through her beautiful, comforting voice. Serachs song would tell the tale of Josephs sale into slavery and how he came to be alive. Her lovely voice would create a soft arrow that would go from the story of Josephs life and travel into the tender interior of Yaakovs heart, allowing Yaakovs body to remain alive as he took in this jarring news.

I know I have invented my own methods for slowing down the impact of difficult news. When I opened my email to read the feedback forms (criticism) from the womens yoga retreat I ran at Isabella Freedman Retreat Center, I covered my eyes and read the reviews through the cracks of light in between my fingers, stockading myself for the worst. If I started to read something really upsetting, I could close my fingers tight and block the view. Ninety-nine percent of the feedback forms came back outstanding; the crowd raved! But there was that one voice, ok, maybe several voices, that said I talked too much, as well as some other points of criticism that made me feel glad I was reading them through the cracks of light through my fingers.

I have a low threshold for criticism. Still, I have gotten better through the years, and I attribute my growing ability to tolerate uncomfortable feelings to the consistent physical practice of yoga and breathing. Yes, breathing! Intentional deep diaphragm breathing lowers cortisol stress hormones and supports the neocortex part of the brain to make logical decisions during times of stress.

Not long ago, my 92-year-old mother (thank God) spent a day preparing for an unpleasant minor procedure to be done the following day. By the time she arrived for the procedure, she was all riled up, and her blood pressure was way too high to move ahead. My mother told the doctor that she was not going home until the procedure was done, no matter what. So, they brought in a nurse to breath with her in an attempt to lower her blood pressure enough to complete the procedure. My determined mother became focused and quiet, taking deep rhythmic breaths with the nurse. As her breathing slowed, she moved out of her fight-or-flight state and into a state of calm. Within the hour, her blood pressure was rechecked, and this time the anesthesiologist felt safe enough to move ahead with the procedure.

Worrying about a single event coming up, as with my mother, is one thing. But we can find ourselves in an ongoing, constant state of fight or flight, not even being aware of it. This is all thanks to stress hormones. These horomones naturally lower by nighttime, but if we are living day-to-day as if there might be a disaster ready to happen at any moment, a high rate of stress hormones will circulate and wont slow down enough to get a good nights sleep. This, we do not want.

Practicing the yoga poses and breathing deeply in an intentional way is a simple yet powerful tool for creating positive changes in our physiology, all while supporting our nervous system in an effort to calm down. Through the physical practice of yoga, blood pressure rates lower. Muscle tensions are released. Cortisol stress hormone rates come down. Heart rate variability increases, as does the release of serotonin in the brain, which naturally creates a sense of well-being.

There are specialists whose disciplines tackle these issues: Dr. Nancy Lentine has a private practice in integrative family medicine, specializing in the endocrine hormone system. Stephen Cope is the founder and director of the Kripalu Institute for Extraordinary livinga research institute that examines the effects and mechanisms of yoga and meditation.

With tools to calm our physical body, there is more ability to tolerate the difficult emotions and feelings that will come in our life experiences and memories. In the story of Yaakov, the news was told to him slowly and sweetly. He was able to keep breathing, sustaining his own life. His intellect had a chance to process the shocking story of his son and he was able to contain and hold the strong feelings, setting himself up for success.

Whether you are new to the practice of yoga or a seasoned practitioner, now is the time to check out the yoga and meditation classes at Freedom Within Yoga Studio in Teaneck. For more information call 201-920-7408 or go to http://www.freedomwithinyoga.com.

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You may associate essential oils with aromatherapy products and fancy day spas. But did you know certain varieties of these fairly inexpensive oils may have legit benefits when it comes to relieving anxiety and stress?

According to Yufang Lin, MD, an integrative medicine specialist at the Cleveland Clinics Center for Integrative Medicine, essential oils work through inhalation or through topical application and have mind-body benefits. For inhalation, essential oils can be easily used as a room spray or via diffuser. A few drops on a pendant worn close to skin also allows for a slow release over time.

Topically, essential oils can be added to a carrier oil and used as perfume, massage oil, cream, or salves. Last but not least, adding an essential oil to your bath is a wonderful way to relax at the end of a busy day, says Dr. Lin.

The quickest way to change ones mood is through smell, thus essential oil is an excellent way to reduce anxiety and support relaxation, says Dr. Lin. However, it takes a lot of herbs to make a small amount of essential oil, which makes it a strong medicine that should be used judiciously.

While research on essential oils for mental health benefits is still expanding, there is some info to suggest that certain oils may work for things like stress relief, better sleep, and more. The thing is, though, even if one study shows that a particular scent is great for, say, reducing anxious feelings, it may not work for every single person. If you don't enjoy a scent, you probably won't feel much better after sniffing it, for instance.

The essential oils below have been shown to reduce anxiety in human studies, says Dr. Lin. Other scents are also commonly used to reduce anxiety and support relaxation, but research beyond animal studies is needed to know if they have real benefits for people.

The essential oils ahead have been shown to help people feel calmer and more relaxed, says Dr. Lin. One potential caveat is that most people have scent memory. So, for instance, if a person has a negative memory associated with a particular scent, they may not feel relaxed when they smell that scent, she explains.

Its important to keep potential side effects in mind, as they can be mild to severe. For one thing, certain essential oils (citrus in particular) can cause photosensitivitymeaning you can get a sunburn more easily after using orange essential oil on the skin, says Dr. Lin. (This is why it's a common recommendation to dilute oils before applying them topically, just to be extra cautious.)

Additionally, some essential oils are safe in small amounts but can dangerous in higher doses. Tea tree and eucalyptus essential oils are commonly used for their antimicrobial benefits, but in excess, can cause nerve and liver damage, says Dr. Lin. Some essential oils are toxic in general and should not be usedarnica, parsley, rue, and tansy are a few that fall into this category.

Finally, do not ingest essential oil without supervision from a trained herbalist, and be extra cautious using essential oils around young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and small pets because they are most at risk for toxicity and side effects, she says.

The bottom line: Research on using essential oils to ease anxiety or for stress reduction is growing, but remains limited. But if you're a healthy adult and are using essential oils safely and at the guidance of your doctor, there is little harm in testing some oils out to see which ones help you feel mentally better.

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According to a 2012 study, lavender essential oil has been shown to help treat symptoms of anxiety and depression. This might be due to how it impacts the limbic system of the brain, which controls your emotions.

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Bergamot oil, which comes from bergamot oranges and thus has an energizing citrusy scent, has been shown to improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety, according to 2015 research.

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If youre pregnant and hoping for a Zen birth experience, a 2015 study suggested that orange essential oil may help to lower feelings of anxiety during labor.

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The menthol content in peppermint oil has been shown to help relieve tension and discomfort, which can in turn help you feel more calm and relaxed.

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Frankincense comes from the resin of the Boswellia tree. Within 2008 research, massaging a blend of this oil in combination with bergamot and lavender oils helped to relieve anxiety, depression, and pain in terminal cancer patients.

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Pure Gold Myrrh Essential Oil

Similar to lavender, myrrh essential oil (which has a woodsy scent) may help you to feel relaxed and less stressed in general.

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Majestic Pure Rose Oil

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Rose essential oil, which has similar effects to those of orange oil, has been shown to reduce anxiety during labor in pregnant women when used in a foot bath, according to 2014 research.

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Plant Therapy Marjoram Sweet Essential Oil

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Although more research is needed, sweet marjoram (also known as oregano) is believed to help relieve headaches and anxiety, as well as promote calmness.

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Similar to peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil contains menthol, which has a cooling effect that may help to relieve aches and tension, which can in turn promote relaxation and reduce feelings of anxiety.

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Handcraft TeaTree Essential Oil

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Although there isnt substantial research on it, tea tree oil is believed to reduce stress and even boost immunity and ward off sickness.

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Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

Chamomile isnt just a relaxing tea that can help you sleep. The oil can also have the same calming effect if added to an aromatherapy diffuser or hot bath.

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Jasmine Essential Oil Aromatherapy

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You may already love jasmine for its uplifting floral scent, but 2013 research showed that it can also promote feelings of well-being as well as reduce sleepiness and symptoms of anxiety.

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Valerian Essential Oil

If you tend to have trouble falling asleep, valerian oil can help you feel more relaxed and calm your nerves at bedtime.

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Although there isnt sufficient research available, patchouli oil is believed to promote calmness and relaxation if youre suffering from anxiety, depression, or stress in general. It can be added to a warm bath or diffuser in combination with lavender oil.

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NOW Foods 100% Pure Clary Sage Essential Oil

According to 2015 research, clary sage can relieve tension and help to maintain optimal levels of the stress hormone cortisol in women. This is beneficial because high cortisol levels have been shown to increase the occurrence of anxiety and depression.

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Pure Gold Holy Basil Essential Oil

Rest assured: This isnt the same basil you put in your pasta sauce. Holy basil (also known as tulsi) has a minty scent and, according to 2014 research, it may help to alleviate mental stress.

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If youve ever gotten a professional massage, youre likely familiar with ylang ylang and the fact that it promotes relaxation. Additionally, per 2013 research, ylang ylang can help to reduce symptoms of anxiety and promote better sleep.

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Similar to rose and orange essential oils, geranium oil has been shown to reduce anxiety for pregnant women in labor, in addition to decreasing blood pressure, according to a 2015 study.

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Cliganic Organic Rosemary Essential Oil

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Another one that isnt just for cooking, rosemary essential oil has been shown to reduce cortisol (stress hormone) levels, which can then, in turn, relieve anxiety, according to 2007 research.

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Art Naturals Lemongrass Essential Oil

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While research on lemongrass oil is fairly limited, a 2015 study showed that it can possibly provide a rapid response when used by people who experience anxiety and tension.

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Cough and cold remedies: If you have spent this winter sneezing and coughing, then including this immunity boosting turmeric latte in your diet can help you! Know the health benefits right here.

Cough and cold: Turmeric latte with nutmeg and black pepper can boost immunity in winter

Cough and cold: Winter is the time when you need a strong immunity to prevent catching cough, cold and infections every now and then. Your diet and lifestyle play an important role when it comes to strengthening your immunity and protecting your body from viruses, bacteria and other pathogens try to enter your body on a daily basis. Lifestyle coach Luke Coutiho recently shared an immunity boosting drink in one of his recent posts on Instagram. It is none other than turmeric latte, or the traditional haldi doodh. However, apart from milk and turmeric, he adds a variety of other spices that not just impart a soothing flavour to the drink, but also makes it more powerful and effective in terms health benefits.

Luke prepares his turmeric latte in coconut milk. Other ingredients that he adds are black pepper and nut meg.

Coconut milk is a healthy alternative for cow milk. It can be great for people with lactose intolerance as well. Coconut milk contains beneficial medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), which can be beneficial for aiding weight loss, improving body composition and metabolism. Additionally, coconut milk contains many beneficial compounds like antimicrobial lipids, capric acid and lauric acid, all of which have antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. These properties can be made to use during the cold winter months when the body is more prone to catching diseases and infections.

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Also read: Coconut Water Or Coconut Milk; Which One Is Healthier?

Health benefits of turmeric can be magnified when consumed in combination with black pepper. Curcumin in turmeric and piperine in black pepper are the two active ingredients that contribute to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and disease fighting qualities. Adding a pinch of black pepper to your turmeric latte can thus have amazing immunity-boosting benefits for your health.

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Also read: 7 Ways To Use Turmeric For Reducing Pimples And Keep Them Away Forever

One of the many benefits of nutmeg is that it boosts immunity. It is rich in iron, calcium and manganese. The spice has a calming effect on your body and can help in treating insomnia when consumed regularly. Essential volatile oils like elemicin, eugenol, safrole and myristicin can help in dealing with joint pain-which tends to worsen in cold winter months.

Take a cup of coconut milk and add to a pan. Add a pinch of nutmeg, black pepper and 1 tsp honey to sweeten the taste. Bring to the boil or heat it till it is suitable and comfortable for consumption. Have it before bed time every day.

Also read: Five Health Benefits of Nutmeg

If you have spent this winter sneezing and coughing, then including this immunity boosting turmeric latte in your diet can help you! Try it and let us know how it works for you.

(Luke Coutinho, Holistic Lifestyle Coach - Integrative Medicine)

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By Deepak Chopra, MD

Reality contains many mysteries, some so impenetrable that even the greatest minds are baffled. Albert Einstein was among them. Even though quantum physics had achieved a huge success, Einstein had doubts about its description of reality. These doubts were crystallized in an anecdote. As related the acclaimed modern physicist Lee Smolin, He once walked back from the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton with the late Abraham Pais. The moon was out and Einstein asked Pais, Do you really believe the moon is not there when you are not looking at it?

Einstein was defending two of the most basic principles in everyday life, first, that physical objects exist out there as real things, second, that they exist independent of an observer. It would seem impossible that these two propositions arent true. Of course, we say, the moon exists as a real thing, and it was around for billions of years before the first human gazed at it. But this view, technically known as naive realism, is fatally flawed.

Imagine that you have a red light bulb hanging in a room of your house, and every time you walk into the room, the bulb is on. Does that mean that it is on all the time? The possibility exists that it only turns on when you walk into the room. This sounds far-fetched, but in fact you cannot prove that the red light ever turns off. It would have to turn off when you arent looking, and yet the only way to check on it is to walk into the room and look.

Quantum physics has many theoretical arguments that have raged for over a century, but among its greatest pioneers, Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg stated that nothing in Nature, not just a red light but all the basic stuff in creation, such as electrons and photons, cannot be proven to exist unless someone looks at them. This is only one of the strange behaviors exhibited in the quantum world, but it is probably the most crucial for figuring out the mystery of reality.

Bohr and Heisenberg were pioneering an idea that came to be known as the participatory universe, which holds that human beings, far from being insignificant compared to the vast operation of cosmic laws, are key players. As Heisenberg put it, electrons and other particles are not real but exist only as ideas or concepts. They become real when someone asks questions about Nature, and depending on which question you ask, Nature obligingly supplies an answer.

What exists outside our questions? That is the core mystery. The quantum revolution did away with the common-sense view that physical objects out there can be taken for granted. Einstein knew this, of course. Having discovered relativity, he understood that time and space are not actually the time and space of everyday perception. He wanted the moon to be real for a deeper reason: the unity of Nature. He was fairly young when he made headlines around the world with E=mc2, and for the remaining decades of his career he strived to come up with a method, mathematically speaking, that would unify quantum mechanics and relativity.

In that project he failed, and no one has succeeded to this day. Why should this matter to the average person? Because right now quantum reality behaves in its strange way and the everyday world behaves in a mostly common-sense way. The two are in flat contradiction, as evidenced very close to home in the human brain.

The brain, like all physical objects, can be broken down, layer by layer, until you reach the level of the quantum. At that point, it basically vanishes. Seemingly solid matter diffuses into clouds of energy, these clouds spread out as ripples in the quantum field, and the ripples cannot be conceived except as mathematical configurations in hyperspace. It doesnt matter whether you start at the top or the bottom of the heap. You cant make mathematical configurations learn to think, and you cant keep the brain intact as a solid physical object.

To bring the issue even closer to home, your brain is like the red light bulb in the room. You cant prove that it exists without you to observe it. If Heisenberg was right and electrons are merely ideas that Nature turns into particles when human being dream up questions about electrons, then the brain is also an idea. It happens to be a huge, complex idea. The brain is Natures answer when someone asks, what does the mind look like?

Once you ask this question, the whole field of neuroscience pops into existence. Nature has tons of tiny answers about neurons, synapses, serotonin, and so on to fill out the one big answer. But the brain doesnt become real just because it provides lots of facts. These facts are linked to the basic rule that nothing can be real without an observer. To put it simply, every experience needs three things: an observer, the thing observed, and the process of observation. Einstein wanted to reduce the three parts to one: the thing observed (in this case, the moon).

His contention doesnt hold up, however, because as with the red light bulb, the whole universe cant be separated from an observer and the act of observation. You have to back up quite a few steps to reach this conclusion, too many steps for the average person, including the vast majority of scientists. But physics is still haunted by Einsteins question: Is anything out there real by itself?

Physics is in a funk today because it cant make this question go away. Two or three decades ago, physical stuff was real, and this whole business about the observer could be ignored, at least for workaday purposes like building high-speed particle accelerators. But the ground has shifted. Stuff has become our current model of matter and energy, and no one can agree on what this model should be.

A sizable quotient of very smart physicists believes that consciousness is an innate part of creation. This idea comes from thinkers who were backed into a corner. They couldnt, no matter how hard they tried, show how mind came aboutall physical explanations failed and continue to fail. Secondly, they couldnt take out the pesky need to include the observer and process of observationthe universe has to be participatory.

Revolutions often occur when old thought and received opinions are backed into a corner. That is happening right now, and in the next post well discuss why Einstein being wrong about the moon actually changes everything.

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DEEPAK CHOPRA MD, FACP, founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. He is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego. Chopra is the author of over 89 books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. His 90th book and national bestseller, Metahuman: Unleashing Your Infinite Potential (Harmony Books), unlocks the secrets to moving beyond our present limitations to access a field of infinite possibilities. TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century.

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A Migliore,1 G Gigliucci,1 RJ Petrella,2 RR Bannuru,3 X Chevalier,4 E Maheu,5 R Raman,6 G Herrero-Beaumont,7 N Isailovic,8 M Matucci Cerinc9

1Rheumatology Unit, San Pietro Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Rome, Italy; 2Department of Family Medicine, School of Kinesiology Western University, Western Centre for Public Health & Family, London, Ontario, Canada; 3Center for Treatment Comparison and Integrative Analysis Division of Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA; 4Department of Rheumatology, Hpital Henri Mondor, Creteil, France; 5Rheumatology Department, AP-HP, Saint-Antoine Hospital, Paris, France; 6Academic Department of Orthopaedics, Hull and East Yorkshire NHS Trust, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, UK; 7Joint and Bone Research Unit, IIS-Fundacion Jimenez Diaz UAM, Madrid, Spain; 8Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy; 9Division of Rheumatology AOUC, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy

Correspondence: N IsailovicDivision of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Humanitas Research Hospital, Via A. Manzoni 56, Rozzano 20089, Milan, ItalyTel +39-02-8224-5118Email natasa.isailovic@humanitasresearch.it

Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a rheumatic disease that affects the well-being of the patient, compromises physical and mental function, and affects other quality of life aspects. In the literature, several evidence-based guidelines and recommendations for the management of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) are available. These recommendations list the different therapeutic options rather than addressing a hierarchy between the treatments and defining the real target. Therefore, a question arises: are patients and physicians satisfied with the current management of KOA? Actually, the answer may be negative, thus suggesting a change in our therapeutic strategies. In this article, we address this challenge by suggesting that it is time to develop a treat to target strategy for KOA.

Keywords: osteoarthritis, knee osteoarthritis, treat to target

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Please note: The information in this document is provided as a guide only. You should always check the latest information with a Thai Immigration official or professional visa agent.

Thailand remains a popular world location for retirees the beaches, climate, access to good medical care and great food.

There may be a few more potholes in the roads and some cultural aspects will remain perpetually confusing. But there is always adventure in Thailand and the infrastructure continues to improve every year as the Kingdom takes its place as south east Asias second largest economy, after Indonesia.

The cost of living is still relatively low, first-rate healthcare is available in the main population centres and the weather is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.

According to International Living, Thailand ranks ninth in the world as a place to retire with relative ease.

Nestled between Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia, Thailand enjoys the warm-water coastlines of both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This is a country that has never been colonized by any Western or European countries, so Thai culture is untouched, rich, and ancient. Whats more, its ideal for expat living International Living

Within a few hours you can visit a myriad of exotic countries, cultures and sites. Getting around is increasingly easy with a growing number of airlines flying in and out of the Kingdom. Many western passports will give you access to most of the countries nearby with either visa-on-arrival or minimal visa requirements.

Theres already an international expatriate community in Thailand, moreso than in the past when a handful of Europeans, British, Americans and Australians were the most populous expat populations. Now many Japanese, Chinese, Koreans and eastern Europeans also call Thailand home making expat life richer and more exotic. Many retirees were here for work and decided to stay. Others moved here for retirement.

You can get just about any food you like in Thailand now, but international foods are not cheap, whilst the local Thai fare is ubiquitous and available on every street in the country, fresh and aromatic. Yes, you can still get a Thai meal for less than 50 baht!

On the downsides, you need to be careful when driving but, statistically, if youre over 30, dont drink and drive, wear a hemet (if riding a motorbike) or drive a car youre, statistically, in no greater danger than 70% of the worlds roads. Thailand is currently ranked in sixth position as the most dangerous place to drive (WHO).

Theres also a long list of cultural faux pas and misunderstandings awaiting you in the Land of Smiles. The smiles can be very real, but theres also hidden dangers and scams awaiting the newbies. A few hours on the internet will save you a lot of pain. Really, its no different than most other places in the world in that regard.

Top 10 scams in Thailand. Read HERE.

Top 10 things NOT to do in Thailand. Read HERE.

Top 10 hard truths of living as an expat in Thailand. Read HERE.

On the plus side, there is an established expat community, outdoor activities are almost endless and youre living in one of the most dynamic and stable economic regions of the world.

Politics

Mmmm, this is a difficult one to explain to foreigners. From the outside it looks like Thailand is run by a quasi-military government with a veneer of democracy and elections. From the inside Thai life stumbles along with a growing economy and, compared to many other countries, a stable economy.

Thailand has a long history of military coups since it became a constitutional monarchy in 1932. The Thai Royal Family still enjoys strong respect amongst Thais. The new King, HM Maha Vachiralongkorn, has certainly become more hands on than his father (King Bhumibol Adulyadej who was on the throne from 1946 2016). But The King, with the support of the Royal Family, remains as the Head of State in all Thai constitutions since 1932.

All governments, even Army coups, need the support of the Thai monarch to be enacted.

Bottomline, the daily political life of Thailand provides, despite plenty of criticism, a stable country for its citizens.

There is a focus, certainly by Thai media, on the machinations and drama of Thai politics, but, in truth, Thailand has proven a stable and safe place for expats and retirees over the past five decades.

Visas

The first obstacle to entering any country is getting a visa. Retiring to Thailand is so popular that there is a specific visa classification for that the Non-Immigrant O visa covers a number of reasons for entering Thailand, as the name suggests, and one of them is retirement.

To qualify for a retirement visa, you need to meet two basic requirements:

You must be at least 50 years old You must have proof that you can financially support yourself You can either have a monthly income of 65,000 baht Or you must have 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account

For the 800,000 option, you need to be able to prove that the money has been in your account for at least two months before applying for the visa. You must also still have at least 400,000 baht in your account for at least three months after you get the visa.

In other words, you need to actually have the money you cant just borrow it for a few days to meet the visa requirements. The visa will need to be renewed annually and youll still need to meet these requirements each time.

You need to report to an Immigration Office every 90 days, any immigration office around the country is OK. These days the 90 day reporting can be completed online, once registered.

If you decide to do a 90 day report in person, it doesnt take long, once you get to the front of the queue. Arrive early if you want to keep your visit short. Dressing with a neat collared shirt will always go down well at the Immigration offices (actually that goes for just about anywhere in Thailand).

Youll also need

Visa application form, completely filled out Passport or travel document with at least 18 months of validity remaining Recent passport-sized photograph (3.5 x 4.5 centimetre), taken within the past 6 months Evidence of adequate finances (as above) Proof that you have retired

Applying for the Non-Immigrant O visa isnt too difficult but requires the paperwork to be properly prepared. There are also many agents in Thailand who will do the legwork for you and advise you as you go, for a fee. Getting a recommendation for a reliable visa agent is always better than trawling through the internet and hoping for the best.

There WILL be a few bumps along the way all the paperwork and forms are in Thai language to start with and an agent on your team will make things a lot smoother. Of course you can do all this by yourself but prepared for a few speed bumps. All immigration offices in the main population centres, have volunteer international staff who are an excellent first stop when you visit Immigration. They will check your documentation and advise before you end up sitting in front of a Thai immigration official.

While the requirement of an income when youre supposed to be retired is counter-intuitive, this can take the form of a pension or passive income. So youll therefore need to set up a means of regularly transferring money into the country.

There are various options available for transferring your pension, or other passive income into the country. Thai banking is very modern and all banks have safe phone apps to do international transfers.

The quickest and simplest approach to transferring money from an international port is to use a remittance service as the fees are lower, the transfer is instant and the exchange rate is better. Using a bank transfer is also possible, but is slower and generally less cost-effective.

If youre looking at how to retire in Thailand from the UK, its worth looking into QROPS (Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme), which may enable you to relocate your pension to Thailand so that it pays out directly into your Thai bank account, according to blog.deemoney.com.

However, retirees from other countries may have to look into private pension schemes and particularly into the regulations regarding how they pay out.

Cost of living in Thailand

The good news is that 65,000 baht per month (or an 800,000 baht lump sum) can go a long way in Thailand, particularly if you pick where to retire with a degree of care. Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Hua Hin are the most popular. Theres also a growing expat community in the north-east of the country, aka. Isaan. Each region has its own benefits and attractions. Cities and tourist areas are going to be more expensive than up-country in central Thailand.

Bangkok is a large Asian city with a cosmopolitan culture and everything youd expect, and more, than any other major city in the world. Getting around is increasingly easy if youre willing to go public and take short hops on motorbike taxis. Driving yourself around Bangkok will drive you insane.

Phuket is the largest island in Thailand, on the Andaman Sea. It was once a tropical paradise. Now its a growing urban island but still has all the same amazing beaches, just a lot more tourists. Approximately, the west side of the island is expensive and where a lot of the tourists hangout. The east side is a lot cheaper and residential.

Koh Samui is the second largest island in Thailand, but in the Gulf of Thailand. Its a smaller version of Phuket with more of an island feel than its larger cousin. It suffers from an airline monopoly that makes it expensive to get there by air. Theres also ferry services connecting you to the mainland.

Pattaya is, well, Pattaya. It became famous as an R&R location for American soldiers during the Korean War, then the Vietnam War. Then it built on its R&R reputation by becoming a popular destination for western tourists, mostly male, in the 70s and 80s. Since then its thrived as a sex-tourism destination but, over the past decade, has become much more cosmopolitan and cleaned up its act with classy tourism attractions, food scene and hi-rise condos.

Chiang Mai is the northern Thai capital. Very laid back and steeped in the Lanna culture. Its a flat, easy-to-get-around city, surrounded by beautiful hills and a growing eco-tourism scene.

Hua Hin is a quieter seaside destination. A favourite for Bangkok weekenders, it now attracts a growing expat scene. Its a coastal strip, facing the Gulf of Thailand, about 3-4 hour easy drive to the capital.

Cost of living

When it comes to figuring out some basic costs of retiring in Thailand, your personal cost of living will vary a LOT depending how and where you choose to live. You can, probably, live as cheaply as 30,000 40,000 baht per month if youre prepared to live as a local and rough it a bit, and not in a touristy area.

For Bangkok

A comfortable one-bedroom apartment about 10-15,000 baht per month

Utilities (including internet, phone, water and electricity) about 2,500 -4,000 baht per month

Food (eating local food) 100 300 baht per day

Food (eating mostly foreign food) about 300 1000 baht per day

1 beer 100 150 baht, depending on the brand and where you buy it

Comprehensive medical insurance 4,000 10,000 baht per month (you would be MAD not to have full medical insurance)

Some other notes on cost of living

Foreign goods can be heavily taxed and may cost more in Thailand than where you came from

Anything involving local labour will likely cost a lot less massages, maintenance, car services, etc

If you choose to live in a beach resort, near the beach, eating international food and drinking imported beer all day, it will cost you more than you think

Health insurance

Health insurance is a big consideration for older expats and will eventually become a critical issue. Whilst Thailand has an excellent, and mostly free, public health system for Thais, and employees (including foreigners) of Thai companies, that doesnt extend to Retirees.

As an expat you can use the Thailands public health system, for a cost. The public system gets mixed reviews by foreigners but, generally, the medical care is good, if not as glamorous as the private hospitals.

But public will cost you a LOT less than the countrys private hospitals. These are very good indeed but come with a high price tag. But note that most of the Thai doctors working in the Private system in Thailand usually work in the Public sector as well.

Once youre over a certain age (70 maybe 75) many international private health schemes will drop you off their list. You need to check these details, the age limits, and your options once you are left to fend for yourself.

Your best health asset as a Retiree is to avoid ending up in a hospital in the first place. Preventative health is your best option and opportunities for a fun and healthy lifestyle abound in the Land of Smiles. Sadly, there are many stories of expat Retirees that get into bad habits, end up with health problems (and no insurance) who then fall between the cracks of Thai life and wither away. Dont let this be you.

Property

You can rent or buy property depending on what your goals are. The Thaiger would always recommend renting, at least for a while, to see how you settle in perhaps even renting for a month in a number of locales to give yourself a chance to try before you buy and commit to a long-term stay.

Buying property in Thailand is an entire post of its own. Heres a detailed website for just about everything you need to know about purchasing property in Thailand. Dont even THINK of buying property in Thailand until you have done your homework on the matter.

To look for Thailands largest range property, and rental properties available, go too FazWaz.com

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Motivation is a fickle beast: Some days, youre smashing your PB like nobodys business. Others involve the overwhelming need to stay under the covers and watch back-to-back eps of The Handmaids Tale.

Take it from Laura Henshaw. The Keep It Cleaner co-founder has been through enough workout lulls to know that the key to firing yourself up again is to stick with it no matter how badly youd rather be in bed.

Determination is checking in with yourself and knowing you can do it even if you cant find motivation and getting it done anyway, she captioned her latest Insta post a video of herself running like a MACHINE on the treadmill. It is proving to yourself on the days you dont want to get out of bed and dont think you can do it that you can.

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Its about digging deep and finding the confidence to know you can get through it.

Motivation doesnt show up straight away every day, but it will come, she added. I promise. It is so extremely powerful to prove it to yourself every now and then. You can do it.

She continued: Today I got to a speed and sustained it for the longest I ever have (I got to speed 22.9 and did 1 minute) I find pushing myself out of my comfort zone the most rewarding feeling. I never compare myself to anyone - just to my last personal best

So many fans thanked her for inspiring them to get their daily workout done. This made me get up and do a run this morning that I couldn't motivate myself to do. Thankyou! one read.

[This] was me today! Didnt want to get out of bed, went for awful jog/walk but went anyway! added another.

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Las Vegas, NV, Dec. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 27th Annual World Congress concluded on Sunday, December 15th at the Venetian/Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas. As the largest event in Anti-Aging medicine worldwide, the conference hosted thousands of the industrys leading clinical professionals including renowned practitioners, innovative companies, and like-minded partner organizations. The annual conference boasted an extensive agenda featuring five pre-conference workshops, a brand new Aesthetics Symposium, the annual MedTech Impact on Wellness symposium, an extensive variety of session topics, and a faculty panel consisting of the foremost clinical experts and thought leaders in Anti-Aging and Integrative medicine. Rooted in a forward-focused mission to redefine modern medicine, this conference disseminated the most valuable knowledge, recent updates, and clinical expertise within Anti-Aging medicine available.The event began with five pre-conference workshops covering a broad range of topics. Led by industrys experts, pre-conference attendees gained valuable and in-depth knowledge during workshops focused on Precision Medicine and Diabetes, Hormones and Chronic Disease, Peptides and Aging, Stem Cells, and Practice Management. In placing an emphasis on equipping practitioners with the advanced capabilities to improve clinical outcomes and enhance practice efficiency, these pre-conference workshops offered clinicians the opportunity to begin the conference with actionable knowledge ready to be integrated into practice.The congress featured three keynote speakers from a diverse range of clinical backgrounds but each serving, in their own respective right, as a pioneering leader in a new and transformative form of healthcare. On the first day of the conference, attendees heard Dr. Anna Lembke, MD share her keynote presentation titled: The Opioid Epidemic: From Freud to Fentanyl. Currently serving as the program director for the Stanford Addiction Medicine Fellowship, psychiatrist Dr. Lembke, was one of the first in the medical community to sound the alarm regarding the epidemic of over-prescribing opioids. During the second day of the conference, attendees learned from Dr. Robert Pearl MDthe former CEO of Kaiser Permanente and longstanding prominent authority on healthcare culture and delivery. Dr. Pearl provided listeners with valuable and timely insight during his presentation on Fixing American Healthcare: Structure, Reimbursement, and an Aging Population. On the third day of the conference, Dr Louise Aronson, MD took the stage to share her presentation titled Future of Elderhood: Life, Vitality, and Transformation. A Harvard graduate, leading geriatrician, Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and the author of the New York Times bestseller Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, and Reimagining, Dr.Aronson is a well-respected thought leader and practitioner surrounding geriatric care and the process of aging. In questioning the status quo and pushing well-beyond traditional standards of medicine, these speakers helped lead attendees in envisioning and ultimately practicing a redefined form of medicine. The conferences newest educational offering, The Aesthetics Symposium, provided in-depth understanding surrounding one of the most quickly expanding industries: aesthetic medicine. Hosted in partnership with the South Beach Symposium and led by aesthetic medicine experts Mark S. Nestor, MD, PhD, and Michael H. Gold, MD and anti-aging thought leader, Patrick Bitter, MD, The Aesthetic Symposium provided an in-depth and comprehensive examination of the latest advancements, novel technology, and market knowledge available within modern aesthetic medicine. The conference additionally featured the MedTech Impact on Wellness symposium, an annual educational symposium centered upon the emerging clinical value in digital health. The event hosted digital health stakeholders, clinicians, health IT executives, entrepreneurs, and researchers to promote the development of patient-centered medical technology. Speakers covered a diverse range of topics including application interoperability, telemedicine, the role of artificial intelligence in clinical decision making, and data-driven healthcare among various others.Throughout the entirety of the conference, attendees broke off into afternoon sessions highlighting an extensive variety of topics including targeted approaches to brain and pain, CBD, intermittent fasting, oncological care, gut health and much more. With over 75 educational sessions, 18 learning tracks, 9 Professional Medical Education workshops, and 10 Product Theater presentations, attendees were given the opportunity to customize their conference experience to best suit their clinical needs and interests. The conference additionally provided attendees access to an Exhibit Hall that hosted over 400 companies, showcasing key therapeutic products, devices, and services in Integrative, Anti-Aging, & Aesthetic Medicine: including pharmaceutical products and diagnostic testing, CBD, nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals, digital health devices, and the most recently available medical technologies. Collectively, the companies offered attendees the opportunity to leave home with valuable resources to integrate into practices across the globe.

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Sons of the Silent Age, a David Bowie tribute band, will be performing "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust" and "Station to Station" on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Metro Chicago. Funds raised will benefit integrative medicine therapies for NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) Kellogg Cancer Center adult and pediatric patients.

An opening set will be performed by The Ready Freddies, playing the music of Queen. Tickets are now on sale at https://foundation.northshore.org/IMConcert. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. General admission is $25 in advance; $30 day of; VIP Tickets are $122/each, and include reserved balcony access, an exclusive pre-show party with the artists and a signed poster from the artists. VIP Table Tickets, $222/piece and sold only in pairs, include all VIP benefits, plus a reserved table and seats for two.

Sons of the Silent Age is composed of nine Chicago musicians, when Chris Connelly (Revolting Cocks, Ministry) and Matt Walker (Filter, Smashing Pumpkins and Morrissey's band) joined forces in 2012 to pay tribute to their hero David Bowie.

For the third year, the concert is benefitting the NorthShore Integrative Medicine program, as one of the largest and most-well established programs in the country. Each of the parties involved in the benefit concert from the Sons of the Silent Age bandmates, to the owner of Metro, to the NorthShore Integrative Medicine team share a common bond of commitment to the cause, and for some, cancer survivorship.

"We are again honored to receive proceeds from the fabulous Sons of the Silent Age Benefit Concert at Metro in 2020. Over the past 2 years, concert proceeds and donations have provided free integrative therapies for our patients with limited means to help ease their symptoms from cancer while promoting health and wellness," said Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD, NorthShore Integrative Medicine Medical Director. "We appreciate the dedication of Joe Shanahan, Chris Connolly, Matt and Char Walker, and the band Sons of the Silent Age for their heartfelt contributions to the life and health of our patients."

Integrative medicine programs are designed to relieve pain and neuropathies, reduce fatigue and sleep issues, boost immunity, provide stress relief, improve their appetite and their overall quality of life.

NorthShore cancer patient and stage four cancer survivor, Steve Merola, benefited from the funds raised at last year's benefit concert.

"The integrative medicine services have given me the additional tools and guidance I need to withstand the rigors of chemotherapy and radiation," he explains.

Merola worked with Dr. Mendoza to develop a personalized integrative medicine plan. Through his therapy, Merola noticed the significant impact relaxation had during his fight for recovery. "Thanks to Dr. Mendoza Temple and her team, my stress has been relieved with a program of exercise, meditation, acupuncture, and supplements to help with appetite and stress. With all these services combined I found that I had body, mind, and spirit all aligned to win my fight. It's not over yet, but I am confident I will prevail."

NorthShore's Integrative Medicine Program uses safe, evidence-based complementary therapies and communicating fully with patients' traditional western medicine physicians and specialists optimizes each patient's health and a heightened sense of well-being. Learn more about NorthShore's Integrative Medicine Program or support the cause at foundation.northshore.org/imconcert.

NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is an integrated healthcare delivery system consistently ranked as a Top 15 Major Teaching Hospital in the U.S. The NorthShore system, headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, includes four hospitals Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park and Skokie. NorthShore also includes a 950+ physician multispecialty group practice, NorthShore Medical Group, with more than 130 practices in the Chicagoland area. NorthShore is a Magnet recognized organization, the first in Illinois to receive this prestigious honor as an entire system that demonstrates nursing excellence and high standards in patient care. The system also includes the NorthShore Research Institute; the NorthShore Foundation; and the NorthShore Home & Hospice Services. As a not-for-profit organization, NorthShore provides $235 million in charitable care and services to the communities it serves, while philanthropic support from individuals and organizations enhances clinical care, research and education programs across the system.

One of the nation's most renowned independent music venues, Metro has hosted thriving local talent and international headliners for 35 years and counting. From industrial champions Ministry and Revolting Cocks to alt-rock pioneers The Smashing Pumpkins and Liz Phair and pop-punk royalty Alkaline Trio and Fall Out Boycountless Chicago artists have laid their roots in Metro as a business, sanctuary, and springboard.

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Casa Perez Furnishings to open on First Street in Prescott Valley

You may know Juan Perez as the owner of the popular Casa Perez Family Mexican Restaurant at 3088 N. Glassford Hill Road in the Frys grocery store shopping center in Prescott Valley.

Early next year, youll know him for Casa Perez Fine Family Furnishings, which will be located toward the back of the former AAMCO auto repair building at 6871 E. First St.

Two signs currently hang on the tan stucco building in Prescott Valley. They read Casa Perez Fine Family Furnishings and Coming Soon! on the metal paneling that stretches across the top of the building facing Highway 69 from the south side.

Perez said he grew up in a town near Guadalajara, Mexico. In a community nearby, a group of families makes furniture, as well as chandeliers and flower pots, among other furnishings.

When Perez bought some of the families furniture for his Prescott Valley restaurant, which he opened two years ago, he found that customers were asking him how they could buy the furnishings, too.

We have 2,500 square feet, Perez said of the space he will have for furniture at Casa Perez Fine Family Furnishings, but our goal is to expand.

Rickety Cricket in downtown Prescott closes

The Rickety Cricket Brewing Tap Room at 214 S. Montezuma St. in Prescott closed nearly a month ago, but it doesnt appear that the space will be vacant for long.

Ive heard the owner of the building has bought the liquor license and will be reopening, possibly by Dec. 31, local musician Don Cheek stated in an email to the Courier on Dec. 6.

Rickety Cricket still operates two locations in Arizona, including its main brewery, restaurant and swag shop in Kingman, and its tap room in Flagstaff.

Dr. Stout joins Harmony Integrative Medicine in return to Prescott

Harmony Integrative Medicine, 518 E. Gurley St. Suite 101, and Dr. Jean Painter have announced veteran Dr. Reggie Stout as a new member of their staff.

Stout brings 30 years of clinical experience from Tucson to Prescott, where he had lived previously.

Dr. Stouts broad experience and training include a doctorate in Pain Management, training in homeopathy and 17 years teaching acupuncture medical students for the residency program of Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizonas School of Health Sciences in Tucson.

Stouts experienced in handling patients who suffer from chronic ailments related to pain syndromes, internal medicine, digestive disorders, geriatric, genitourinary/prostate problems, stroke-related hemiplegia, fibromyalgia and neurological conditions.

Harmony Integrative Medicine and Dr. Painter have been a mainstay in the Quad Cities for advanced Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for nearly 16 years.

For more information, call 928-776-4895 or visit harmonyintegrativemedicine.com.

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Ive never understood how sucking down a rock booger is supposed to make you, like, really horny. I get the intent whenever a guy invites me out for red wine and oysters, but the whole presentation (and my general aversion to seafood) is always a turn off. It does make you wonder, do aphrodisiacs work, and if so how do they trick our mind and bodies into peak arousal? Well, in a few different ways, in fact.

Aphrodisiacs have been studied forever, mention of aphrodisiacs has been found in texts from various ancient civilizations, including Hindu, Egyptian, Chinese, and Roman. In modern times, there have been many interesting studies on how aphrodisiacs may make subjects frisky. As Sally Fisher, MD, integrative medicine specialist and medical director atSunrise Springspoints out, searching aphrodisiacs in the virtualNational Library of Medicine returns 830 peer reviewed scientific studies. How plants or herbal products might effect the body or mind really varies based on the aphrodisiac.

Some examples of effects include increasing hormones like testosterone, or certain neurotransmitters in the brain, or dilating blood vessels to increase blood flow, or affecting molecules in the body such as, for example, nitric oxide, the molecule that Viagra affects, says Dr. Fisher.

And sometimes the studies just note that certain herbs make animals want to bang more. Basically, its complicated to deduce what will potently work on a person, although she has one herb in mind.

I tend to recommend Tribulus terrestris, used in folk medicine for hundreds of years, because of modern research on sexual function improvement in both women and men, but Id emphasize that Id approach this integratively, and if there is room for improvement, put lifestyle changes foremost, says Dr. Fisher.

Sexual health is complex and involves cognitive, neurochemical, hormonal, and genetic factors, she says. That means that, in part, shifting your overall diet might be what helps amp up your sexual wellness. Embracing a healthy diet might decrease the risk of sexual dysfunction in women, defined generally as more fruits and vegetables, and less refined grains, meat, sugar, fried food.

There is, as then might be expected, promising data on theMediterranean diet alleviating sexual dysfunction in women, says Dr. Fisher. Its helpful to think of the Mediterranean diet as a plant-based diet; other whole foods plant-based diets have not been formally researched but may be expected to have the same beneficial effect.

Opa! Okay but if you cant prioritize a full diet upheaval right now, are there good mood foods thatll make you like, really horny in one slurp? Yes and no. According to Brigitte Zeitlin, RD, and owner of BZ Nutrition in New York City, its hard to directly link food and sex drive. However, there are particular compounds within [certain] foods that can have a connection to certain hormones and sexual reactions, she says.

Among Zeitlins top picks are foods with red ginseng, fatty fish that increases your feel good dopamine hormones for a stronger orgasm, cayenne pepper, and maca.

[Maca] root has been linked to boosting those frisky feelings and has shown to be a helpful fertility food as well by multiple studies, says Zeitlin. One study actually found that maca improved sex driveon people taking certain medications where the side effect was decrease of sex drive; think anti-depressants, hair-loss meds, anti-anxiety meds.

If youre truly about to make a quick bodega run before a potential boink fest (weve all been there) Zeitlin has a good power combo in mind.

Dark chocolate, 70 percent or higher, contains compounds that actually boost the release of feel-good hormones getting you more in the mood for some togetherness and even more feel-good hormones, says Zeitlin. Pair it with some dried apricots for extra pro-longed sexy energy, as the amino acids in apricots can trigger more stamina.

As for oysters, well, theyre rich in zinc, which supposedly to help with erectile dysfunction, so that means Im off the hook forever. Like anything, utilizing a so-called aphrodisiac feels like a personal journey with room to experiment. Our recommendation? Grab a hottie or your favorite vibratorand conduct some research yourself.

If youre looking for other ways to boost your sex drive naturally, we have a few recommendations. And learning about spontaneous and responsive desire might help you get turned on.

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The party gained the coveted first position on the NSW Senate ballot in 2016, from where it received 1.18 per cent of first preference votes and negligible results in three other states.

Dr Golden's PhD contended that homeopathic immunisation had a 90 per cent success rate on his own patients. He sells "nosodes" or homeopathic vaccines from his Gisborne clinic. The World Health Organisation (WHO) this year described "vaccine hesitancy" as in its top 10 threats to global health. This month Samoa was ravaged by a measles epidemic in unvaccinated children during which 78 people died.

Dr Golden stood for the Senate in 2016 and for a Victorian lower house seat in 2018. He admits his historical role in the cult. The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald understand he has never publicly disclosed his role in the cult despite political ambitions, two university affiliations and a thriving homeopathic practice. He describes himself in party material online as a globally respected researcher, author, and speaker who has worked for the Indian and Cuban governments as a world authority on homeopathic vaccines.

Isaac Golden was involved right from the start, said a former cult member who spoke on the condition of anonymity. He didnt have a particular role as such because Lowe was basically a dictator. But I would say he was definitely part of the unofficial hierarchy. He was pretty well up at the top as far as the men went. There is no suggestion Dr Golden was involved in or encouraged any child sexual abuse perpetrated by Lowe.

The cult practised polygamy and wife-swapping. Many of the wives and children were given Hawaiian names by Lowe, who decreed he be called 'The Controller' and limited his followers' access to food, according to court and police files. Former The Bachelor star Keira Maguire has said she is one of Lowes children, although she was removed from the cult by her mother when she was five.

Cult child Keira Maguire at this year's Melbourne Cup.Credit:Getty Images

Lowe required some male followers to effectively hand their daughters to him to look after in the cult's run-down Bells Beach compound while the men lived elsewhere. At the time it was not obvious that he was abusing some of the children.

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The children were often unaware who their real parents were. They were home-schooled then sent en masse to Torquay Primary School. Lowe told followers he was a reincarnated God or Jesus figure, that extra-terrestrial spirituality was real and he was able to see visions from other worlds.

Lowe bestowed two cult identities on Dr Golden, according to former cult members. One was as "Yitsach" Golden and the other was as the reincarnation of Samuel Hahnemann, the German homeopathy pioneer from the 1700s. Corporate records show Lowe was a business partner of Dr Goldens in a Victorian-based natural medicine business called Aurum at the time the child rapes were occurring.

Dr Golden was awarded a PhD by Swinburne Universitys Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in 2004 and was attached to Federation University in Ballarat as an honorary research fellow until 2016. Two years after his Swinburne PhD the university discontinued complementary medicine programs.

Ian Lowe, or Alistah Laishkochev.Credit:A Current Affair

Lowe was jailed in 2000 for seven years and six months' for 20 child sex offences and one charge of reckless injury after he threw a plank of wood at the head of one of the children. Court records show the child offences involved four cult children aged between seven and 11 in sheds and bedrooms on the Bells Beach property. One of them was Laishkochav's own child. The other three were the children of devotees.

The cult leader faced further charges in NSW in 2003 over alleged indecent assaults on two children in the 1970s. He was deported to New Zealand after being released from jail and died in 2012.

The former Victorian policeman who pursued Lowe was Detective Sergeant Doug Smith, who also led Taskforce Sanos sex crime investigations into Cardinal George Pell. He says Lowes crimes were a despicable breach of trust against young, vulnerable children who couldnt defend themselves against someone they saw as a God-like figure.

Ian Lowe and some of his nine wives and 63 children.Credit:A Current Affair

Court documents from Lowes trials show that he shared a futon bed with a roster of his "wives" but also roamed the two-storey beach-house at night raping cult children and isolating them in sheds and toilets, where rapes and assaults also occurred. One survivors testimony shows that he made her promise not to tell anyone what had happened and that God would punish her if she did.

He would always be wearing a sarong, one survivor told police when she was 15, and try to wake me up shaking me and kissing my face and mouth.

Former policeman Doug Smith says many of the cults survivors were severely traumatised but Lowe refused to admit his crimes despite eventually being found guilty on multiple counts. By the time I charged him he was a broken old man who denied every allegation.

Psychological reports heard in court reveal Lowe had no diagnosed mental illnesses, no history of drugs, alcohol or other crimes, and was dishevelled easy-going but very suspicious. One psychiatrist who saw Lowe in August 2000 wrote that he had an ongoing personality disorder of the narcissistic and charismatic type.

Former cult leader Alistah Laishkochav (former name Ian Lowe) outside court in Melbourne.Credit:Simon Schluter

The Age and Herald have established through police and court files that Lowe was raised by his grandparents in Auckland and left school at 15. He became a baker, a policeman and then worked in the electronics industry. He married a Cook Islander and became a Mormon and then moved to the United States. He arrived in NSW in 1969, changed his name by deed poll to Alistah Laishkochev and started preaching that he was a God-like figure.

The former cult member says all former members regret their involvement with Lowe. We trusted him with our lives, the man says. I cant believe we were so blind. I knew there was something not right, and it is the biggest regret of my life.

The Health Australia Party did not respond to requests for comment. A legal letter from Dr Golden's lawyer, Ralph Manno, said any imputation that Dr Golden "enabled or encouraged the offending by Mr Lowe" would be "a very serious defamation and grossly irresponsible".

"Any allegation is entirely without substance," the letter said.

Chris Johnston is co-author of The Family, about Anne Hamilton-Byrne's Melbourne cult.

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It's the defenseless children of the world that are bearing the bulk of environmentally-related diseases such as asthma that can be traced to air pollution, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO estimates more than 40 percent of the burden of environmentally-related diseases and more than 88 percent of the burden of climate change is borne by children younger than 5 years old. In the United States, disorders such as asthma and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are prevalent in children and have been increasing over time. Asthma has a prevalence of about 8 percent and ADHD has a prevalence of 10 percent. ADHD is the most commonly studied and diagnosed mental disorder in children and adolescents.

WHO said even disorders with lower prevalence such as autism represent a growing public health concern. Autism affects one in 60 U.S. children.

There is a monetary price to pay for the growth in these afflictions. A new study has, for the first time, quantified the cost of diseases caused by fossil fuel air pollution.

The study by researchers at the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health (CCCEH) at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health is the first to compile the estimated per-case costs of six childhood health conditions linked to air pollution estimates that can be incorporated into benefits assessments of air pollution regulations and climate change mitigation policies.

Published in the journal Environmental Research, the study reports case-specific monetary estimates for these six childhood health conditions: preterm birth, low birth weight, asthma, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and IQ reduction in children. Previous scientific evidence has shown the six are among the known or likely health consequences of prenatal and early childhood exposure to air pollution. Globally, 80 percent of air pollution can be linked to burning of coal, oil, diesel and gas.

"Impacts on children's health are generally under-represented in benefits assessments related to environmental pollution," study co-author Frederica Perera, professor of environmental health sciences and director of translational research at the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health, said. "Policies to clean our air and address the serious and escalating problem of climate change will yield numerous benefits for children's health and for the financial health of families and our nation."

The study cited previously published estimates of health costs. It agrees $23,573 is being spent for childhood asthma not persisting into adulthood. A further $3.11 million is being spent for a case of autism with a concurrent intellectual disability. Researchers also provided an example of cumulative costs. About $267 million can be saved from a reduction by just one percent in the number of pre-term births in the U.S. attributable to particulate matter (PM) with a size of 2.5 microns, or PM2.5. PM is a measure of particulate matter, one of several harmful air pollutants.

The study prioritized monetary estimates that factored in both immediate medical costs and longer-term and broad societal costs. It warned its monetary figures are likely underestimates because it didn't adequately capture the long-term health and societal impacts such as effects over the full life course or losses in economic productivity.

A previous study published in 2014 by the same Columbia Mailman School of Public Health showed air quality can influence cognitive development en utero. The team that arrived at this conclusion previously found a correlation between polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and developmental delays, reduced IQ and attention problems in children of ages 3 to 6 years old. In this research, the Columbia researchers focused specifically on how PAHs might be connected to concentration and contribute to ADHD symptoms in children. PAHs are pollutants emitted in the air from burning fossil fuels like car exhaust or heating.

This study should not come as a surprise," Dr. Sandy Newmark, founder of the Center for Pediatric Integrative Medicine in San Francisco, said. "Although there is a strong genetic component to ADHD, there is an equally strong environmental influence, and this influence begins with the prenatal environment."

"Other research has shown that ADHD incidence increases with exposure to pesticides and other environmental pollutants during childhood. The bottom line is that the developing brains of our children are highly susceptible to environmental influences of many kinds, and we need to continue to research these exposures and prevent damage whenever possible.

In 2014, study found that air pollution from power plants that used fossil fuels caused nearly 16,000 premature deaths in the U.S. Pixabay

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New Study Reveals Financial Cost Of Air Pollution Borne By Children And Their Families - Medical Daily

Weight loss: Lemon water must be avoided if you have stomach or mouth ulcers

Lemon water side effects: Lemon water is a popular morning tonic that people take for better metabolism and even quick weight loss. However, the same lemon water might not show the same consequences for everyone. The mindset to overdo something is not something which will work in your favour, according to lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho. In one of his recent live sessions on Facebook, he mentions that lemon water does make your body more alkaline, which in turn helps in burning of fat. This, however, does not mean that the more lemon water you drink, the more fat you will burn.

It is important to understand that just because lemon water is a popular remedy for digestion, metabolism, etc, it doesn't mean that it will show the same effects on your body. Whenever you are trying something new, it needs to be done slowly and safely, while observing if it suiting your body or not.

Also read:Follow Lemon Detox Diet Plan For Quick Weight Loss And Better Health

Lemon water is a rich source of Vitamin C and can work as a great immunity booster, if it suits you. It definitely helps in alkalising the body. But, there are some side effects of drinking it, which cannot be ignored.

1. 1-3 cups of lemon water in a day is good enough to reap benefits from it. Drinking lemon water throughout the day can cause damage to tooth enamel. This is because lemon water is acidic in nature.

Drinking lemon water in excess can cause damage to tooth enamelPhoto Credit: iStock

2. For those who already have a weak enamel, even 1 or 2 cups of lemon water can cause damage. Drink lemon water through a straw to prevent damage to your enamel.

3. Consuming lemon water with sugar in can worsen tooth cavities. Cavities contain bacteria that feeds on sugar.

Also read:Diabetes Diet Chart: Here's What Nutritionist Suggests To Keep Blood Sugar Under Control

4. Lemon water must be avoided when you have mouth ulcers as it can aggravate ulcers.

5. Lemon water can be considered to be an excellent remedy for acidity. But, lemon water can also make some people highly acidic. If you feel uneasy after drinking it, then it is not suiting you and you must avoid its consumption.

6. This drink must also be avoided if you have stomach ulcers.

7. Drinking lemon water can also be harmful if you joint pain and arthritis pain as it can aggravate the pain.

Lemon water may worsen joint pain and arthritis painPhoto Credit: iStock

8. People with migraine and severe headaches should check their lemon water consumption. Luke says that there is a direct connection between citrus and migraine headaches. If you get these symptoms too often, its time to cut back on intake of lemon water.

Also read:5 Myths About Migraine Pain You Must Stop Believing

(Luke Coutinho, Holistic Lifestyle Coach - Integrative Medicine)

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