Feeling SAD? Supporting Your Mind, Body, and Spirit through the Season
For some of us, the crackle of leaves underfoot and the first big storm of winter signal coziness. If you live where the days get shorter and the nights get…
The Pocket Guide to Cancer and Spirituality
Our Pocket Guide to Spirituality and Cancer reveals that while you may feel alone in grappling with spiritual questions, most people with cancer do this.
How to Take an Integrative Approach to Kidney Disease
In the first part of our two-part series on chronic kidney disease, we explored the prevalence of this condition—that 37 million Americans have it but 90% are unaware[i] —as well…
What is Kidney Disease and How Is It Typically Treated?
Although kidney disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, it is estimated that 90%[i] of the 37 million Americans with chronic kidney disease are not aware…
Designing a Healing Environment by Removing Stress Barriers
Depressed, or anxious? Adapt your environment to soothe and heal rather than overwhelm and stress you with this free downloadable guide.
The Pocket Guide to Cancer Pain
Pain is a common cancer side effect. At least 20 to 50 percent of people with cancer report having pain. Cancer pain can be caused by injury to the nerves, cancer spreading to the bones or other structures in the body, and inflammation.
Movement and Cancer Pocket Guide
Resting to conserve energy may seem like the right thing to do when you have cancer. After all, the body and mind are facing the stresses of diagnosis, treatment, and side effects. In the past, doctors did not generally recommend physical activity for people with cancer. But that has changed. Today, your treatment plan is much more likely to include some form of exercise.
Aerobic endurance, strength, and flexibility are important benefits of being physically active during and after treatment. Endorphins released during exercise can reduce pain, while fresh air and solitude can provide a break from feeling like a patient rather than a person.
Supplement Use Is On the Rise. Here’s Why
This summer, we partnered with Harris Polls to discover whether the COVID-19 pandemic affected the use of supplements or over-the-counter vitamins in this country. To this end, we surveyed 2,053…
Legacy of Health Series: Self-care in Healthcare
Jenny Leyh is a mother, freelance writer, cancer survivor and integrative health advocate living in Haddon Heights, New Jersey. When you’re on a plane, the preflight safety instructions include a…
An Integrative Health Approach to Chronic Kidney Disease
A diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an indication that your kidneys are damaged and are unable to filter the blood at a normal rate. Learn more about Chronic Kidney Disease by downloading in-depth guide.