Category: Healthy
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The Abuse of Pharmaceuticals
We live in a world where markets are driven by convenience. People want easy solutions and fixes to self-inflicted problems. For example, we don’t like to eat healthy. Over the years, as processed foods continue to plague humanity, we have become a very unhealthy society. The foods are so addicting because they are full of…
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Rising Costs of Healthcare
For someone who doesn’t go into the system much, it’s hard to swallow the rise of healthcare. In the US alone, healthcare spending grew 4.1% in 2022, reaching $4.5 trillion or $13,493 per person. That is 17.3% of the national GDP. There are many reasons for this: new technology, healthcare system complexities, consolidation of hospitals,…
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Perspective on Adolescent Mental Health
Globally, one in seven teenagers will have experienced some mental disorder. It’s a delicate period as most discover who they are and what they want to become. So, emotional disorders tend to be the most common. This is an alarming statistic and what is concerning is the approach we are taking to solving it. I’m…
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Consider Combining Conventional Medicine with Non-Conventional Medicine
At some point in our lives, we will all face health dilemmas. The good news here is that we have the capability depending on the ailment, to help prevent and slow the progression of the disease process with traditional and non-traditional methods. When thinking of conventional methods, you probably think of prescription medicines. They play…
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The Importance of Authenticity
Why do we feel a need to be someone we aren’t? Do we shape ourselves in certain social environments to find a sense of acceptance? Or do we do it because we believe our true self doesn’t measure up? Regardless, being fake will eventually catch up with you. People can usually read between the lines, eventually…
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How to Start Living a Health Life -Food
I often get asked, “what does it take to get healthy?” My answer every time is the same. You are what you eat. I’m pretty sure people know the answer, but they wish for a simpler one. It is so hard as it takes a disciplined approach. Temptations are everywhere, making it challenging to stay…
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