Poliana D. Vale, M.D.
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Healing Power of Connecting
Fifty percent or more Americans reported being lonely, according to a 2024 poll conducted by the American Psychological Society. 54% felt isolated, 54% reported lacking companionship, and 50% felt left out frequently or at least some of the time. Sadly, 40% of U.S. adults aged…
Read MoreNew 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 MorePlant-Based Nutritional Guidelines for Diabetes Made Simple
Discover evidence-based dietary strategies to improve prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Read MoreThe Healing Power of Heat
Local heat can be applied in various forms, including fomentations, paraffin baths for the hands or feet, hot footbaths, hot compresses, and hot water bottles. Heat therapy is typically soothing and can provide psychological relaxation. It promotes local healing and alleviates painful muscle spasms. In…
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 MoreDoes Time Restricted Eating Help Weight Loss?
You may have heard that eating small meals throughout the day helps burn calories, reduces food intake, and enables better appetite control. New scientific data suggests otherwise. When you eat is as important as what you eat. The Effects of Eating Frequency on Obesity Eating…
Read MoreCancer-Fighting Foods
There are literally hundreds of anti-cancer compounds in whole plant foods. Other medical and surgical treatments can help fight and destroy cancer. In this article, we focus on nutrition as an adjunctive treatment. Colorful foods inhibit inflammation, a big contributor to cancer development. Here are…
Read MoreDoes A Vegetarian Diet Help Diabetes?
Do you want tasty diet fare that helps you lose unwanted pounds and lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease? Or if you already have type 2 diabetes or atherosclerosis, would you try a delicious diet regimen that…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Lymphatic System Healthy
How important is the air force to your country in peace and during war? How about the factories that produce the bombers and ammunition? An efficient lymphatic system is vital to your body's defense system. What conditions reduce its effectiveness? What science-backed natural remedies improve…
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