Elizabeth Jane Hall
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New Weapons to Combat Depression
Globally, the World Health Organization estimates that depression affects more than 100 million people. The use of antidepressants is only fully effective in about 30-40 % of depressed persons, initially. One-third of depressed individuals remain so, even after using 3 or 4 antidepressants.…
Read MoreKeep a Song in Your Heart
Could listening to natural sounds and music improve your health? How about singing or playing musical instruments? Do they offer benefits? Is all music beneficial for healing? We cover some of the latest research in this blog.
Read MorePhysical Exercise Makes You Brighter! How?
Based on my experiences as a slow learner, a classroom teacher, and a scientific researcher, I have a suggestion for anyone looking to learn material more efficiently. What's it? Exercise several times a day. Regardless of your age, regular exercise can help keep your mind…
Read MoreTrue or False? Low Carb Diets Are Good for You!
You have seen it on Facebook, read it on the internet, heard it on the news: “Carbs are bad for you if you are trying to lose weight.” Pundits advocating a low-carbohydrate diet condemn the consumption of starches. Consuming a high-protein diet assists in weight…
Read MoreCancer-Fighting Weapon: Is It in Your Arsenal?
Forty percent of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer of any site at some point during their lifetime, based on CDC 2025 data. Would you like to reduce your risk for cancer-related death by nearly 15 to 20%? Engage regularly in aerobic and strength-building exercises.…
Read MoreMental Strategies for Overcoming Anxiety
You don’t have to get stuck in your anxiety. Change the way you think and tackle your anxiety with four steps. Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental disease in the United States. In 2015 more than forty million Americans suffered from some…
Read MoreTasty, Quick Brown Gavy
Homemade gravies are easy to make and don't have all the food additives of store-bought gravy mixes. A typical store-bought brown gravy mix has palm oil, beef fat, corn syrups, and other undesirable additives. You will enjoy this recipe by Sarah Wittmer. Ingredients 3 cups…
Read MoreCan’t Sleep? Check Your Diet!
Can’t Sleep? Check Your Diet! Inadequate and poor quality sleep can contribute to the development of chronic disorders such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. What we need is sufficient and uninterrupted time in slow-wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement sleep (REM). During slow-wave…
Read MoreImprove Your Health Ten Minutes at a Time!
Many of us are crunched for time and saddled with a variety of responsibilities. Can you build your health ten minutes at a time? Invest Ten Minutes in Gratitude Many studies have demonstrated the positive moderate to large associations between gratitude and well‐being such as…
Read MoreHelping Children to Love Greens
Discover tips to help your family enjoy leafy green vegetables.
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