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How to Tell the Difference Between Colds and Allergies
Do you know how to tell the difference between a cold and allergies? It's easy to get them confused. Just ask Paul Ehrlich, MD, a professor of pediatrics at New York University. He'd been an allergist for years when he came down with what he thought was a cold. "I'd...
Why the Gut-Brain Connection Keeps You Happy
Researchers have long known that the bacteria living in your gut can “talk” to your brain. Gut microbes, which collectively make up what’s called the gut microbiome, can have a significant impact on mood and cognition and a troubled intestine can send signals to...
Laughter Similar to Meditation in the Brain
Want the health benefits of meditation without all the work of chasing away intrusive thoughts and feelings? Try laughing, a new study suggests. Laughter – the real kind associated with joy and mirth – sets off brain wave patterns similar to those generated when...
Sleep and Stress
Sleep plays an important role in the endocrine system, which regulates hormones in the bloodstream. While sleeping, the body attempts to repair damage done by stress and prepares us to handle new stresses coming our way. During sleep, levels of the stress hormone...
9 Natural Remedies to Beat Spring Allergies
Spring has blossomed in Marin County along with sneezing, itchy eyes and other cold-like symptoms that are allergies. Here are some remedies that can keep reduce allergies so you can appreciate the natural beauty of our flowers and trees without dreading their...
6 Tips to Avoid Overindulging for the Holidays
The holidays are the season for getting together with friends and family, enjoying mulled wine and munching on mince pies. But it’s also a time when all that tempting food and drink seems to be everywhere.