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Aug 30, 2019
Varicose veins can cause pain, cramping, itching, swelling and lead to blood clots and poor circulation. Here are natural strategies to alleviate symptoms and prevent them from developing.
Aug 15, 2019 ● By Marlaina Donato
Music not only raises our spirits, it also reduces pain, lowers inflammation, dials down anxiety, bolsters immunity, and boosts creativity, the latest studies show.
Aug 15, 2019
In a 30-year study, women that quit smoking sharply reduced their risk of developing seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, which can cause joint deformities and disability.
Probiotics significantly reduce body weight and fat mass, concluded a Chinese meta-review of 821 obese and overweight people.
A new study found that fluorescent lights increase inflammation in the tissues and organs of animals.
Air pollution not only shortens lives, it makes psychotic experiences during adolescence more likely, new research shows.
Jul 31, 2019
Thrive Holistic Medicine has a new member on their team, allowing them to expand colon hydrotherapy hours.
Kelly Kolodzinski, owner of Renew Holistic Wellness, and Emily Yenor of 1212 Bodyworks, will host an engaging evening as they dive into their favorite ways to dissolve stress through movement, nutrition and mindfulness.
Jul 03, 2019
This summer, Rosie Rain of Sacred Sound Yoga is offering beach yoga classes at Atwater Beach, in Shorewood.
Jun 28, 2019
The common vitamin B12 may help slow the progression of both hereditary and non-hereditary Parkinson’s Disease, new studies show.
New infrared technology allows doctors to detect the weakened blood vessels at the back of the eye associated with early Alzheimer’s.
The Chinese medicinal fungus cordyceps improved lung function, exercise endurance and quality of life in people with chronic lung diseases.
Italian students that took probiotics for six weeks were less depressed, angry and tired than those in a control group.
Jun 28, 2019 ● By Marlaina Donato
This major nerve, which runs between the brain and the gut, regulates inflammation so powerfully that toning it can protect against many health threats.
Jun 01, 2019
Zilis, a Texas-based maker of cannabidiol (CBD) tinctures and topicals, has expanded to the Milwaukee area.
Dr. John Whitcomb, of Brookfield Longevity & Healthy Living Clinic, has become certified in Dr. Dale Bredesen’s approaches to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
Integrative dentist Dr. Udoka Holinbeck has opened her own biological dental practice, Bionica Dental Wellness, at 2566 Sun Valley Drive, in Delafield.
May 31, 2019 ● By Melanie Laporte
About one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, yet the disease can be warded off using holistic approaches that establish a healthy gut and robust immune system.
May 31, 2019
Magnesium increases Vitamin D absorption in people with low levels and lowers absorption in people with excessive amounts.
May 31, 2019 ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn
Despite the growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, no drug cures exist–but experts believe more than a third of cases can be prevented with lifestyle changes that also may help delay or reverse its progression.
May 03, 2019
Rosie Rain, owner of Sacred Sound Yoga, is now offering women’s wellness in all yoga classes, which provide many exercises and meditations specifically designed for women’s health.
Cindy Carlson Reiki and Energy Healing will have a booth at FM 102.1’s VegOut Health Fest event, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at the Miller High Life Theater in downtown Milwaukee.
Naturopathic doctor Mary Simon, owner of Thrive Holistic Medicine, is now fully trained in using the BioMeridian assessment as part of initial and follow-up consultations.
Ananda Healing Collective, a group of wellness practitioners dedicated to emotional, physical and spiritual therapies and has introduced several programs devoted to empowering women to live their authentic truths.
May 03, 2019 ● By Sheila Julson
Now in its second year, the FM 102.1 VegOut Health Fest will feature more than 50 merchants and vendors offering wellness information, products and services; healthful food; educational lectures presented by health experts; and beer, wine and cocktails.
Apr 30, 2019 ● By Linda Sechrist
Women in growing numbers are joining together to deal with the long-term, serious health threats posed by saline and silicone implants.
Apr 30, 2019
An estimated 48 percent of American adults have cardiovascular disease, but about 80 percent of the time the disease can be prevented with precautionary medical care and lifestyle changes.
Women in menopause that are mindful and nonjudgmental of their thoughts are less irritable, anxious and depressed, says the Mayo Clinic.
Twelve years after a study ended, senior participants that had taken CoQ10 and selenium had lowered their cardiovascular mortality risk more than 40 percent.
Mar 30, 2019 ● By Sheila Julson
The North Shore Wellness Body, Mind & Spirit Expo unites people from all over the region, making new connections with alternative health practitioners easy, stress-free and fun.
Mar 30, 2019
National Federation of the Blind of Wisconsin, a nonprofit serving blind and low-vision people across the state, has received a grant from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation to create opportunities for individuals to participate in the National Fitness Challenge.
Mar 29, 2019
In a 10-week study, infertile Iranian men that took curcumin experienced a significant increase in sperm count, concentration and motility.
Non-smokers in areas that have banned smoking in public space have lower systolic blood pressure.
Hospitalized bipolar patients that took probiotic supplements upon release were three times less likely to re-enter the hospital than those given a placebo.
Faced with stress, cortisol levels rise strongly in the morning but not in the evening, suggesting that the human body is more equipped to deal with stress early in the day, say Japanese researchers.
Mar 29, 2019 ● By Marlaina Donato
Therapy that combines music, art, dance, theater and writing is helping people heal from trauma, autism, panic attacks, addictions and chronic conditions like PTSD.
Mar 01, 2019
Reiki master teacher Rhiana Tehan will lead a weekend reiki intensive from 5 to 9 p.m., March 15, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 16.
Renew Holistic Wellness, a new natural care center offering thermography services, colon hydrotherapy, integrative nutrition, health coaching and reiki, has opened, by appointment only, in Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport neighborhood.
Feb 28, 2019
Doing a chanting meditation or listening to classical music can alter biomarkers associated with cellular aging and Alzheimer’s disease in adults with early memory loss.
Taking three grams a day of powdered lemon balm for two months significantly improved the condition of Iranian patients with chronic stable angina.
Danes that took two grams of liquid rose hip during the winter had 13 percent fewer colds and less coughing, headaches, stiffness and fatigue when they did get sick.
Italian men with benign prostate hypertrophy that took 150 milligrams a day for two months of a pine bark extract significantly improved in urination frequency, urgency, intermittency and nighttime occurrences.
A study of 52,027 South Koreans found that those exposed to high levels of artificial outdoor light at night were more likely to have sleep issues and take sleeping pills.
Feb 28, 2019 ● By Marlaina Donato
Some doctors are finding that their patients' health improves when they avoid GMOs, which are found in up to 80 percent of non-organic foods.
Feb 02, 2019
Now in its 31st year, Body Mind Spirit Expo has become the largest alternative health and metaphysical expo in the United States.
Emily Yenor, owner of 1212 Bodyworks, along with Kelly Kolodzinski, owner of Renew Holistic Wellness, will be hosting an interactive and engaging seminar about the importance of self-care entitled Love Yourself.
Dr. Sarah Axtell, naturopathic doctor and owner of Lakeside Natural Medicine, will lead Food for Thought–Nutrition and Brain Workshop, aimed at helping people enhance memory and focus, eliminate brain fog and improve mood, from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 2 at Tosa Yoga.
Feb 02, 2019 ● By Cindy Carlson
Reiki is growing in popularity as people are seeking out complementary therapies for their health.
Jan 31, 2019
Mycobacterium that lurk in showerheads are more often found in homes using municipal water, using plastic showerheads, and in certain regions of the country.
Patients with knee osteoarthritis who took a bitter melon supplement for three months had significantly less pain, lower analgesic use, and reduced body weight and blood glucose levels.
