School of Montreal Analysts Suggest Cashews May Treat Type Two Diabetes

New research published for the journal on Molecular Nutrition and Food Research implies the cashew seed’s extract may play an important role in preventing and treating diabetic issues. Read more

Cholesterol Lowering Breakfast Smoothie

 Breakfast smoothie

Flickr Photo Credit: Joi

My Dad uses this one that was doctor recommended as a nutritional method for reducing cholesterol. Read more

Recipes: Anti-Cancer Marinade

 Anti-Cancer Marinade Picture

Flickr Photo Credit: Rick

I came across this somewhere when researching ideas to use with my husband’s parents, who both were undergoing cancer treatment at the same time. Read more

Creating a Healing Environment: The Good Humor Man

 Funny Dog

Flickr Photo Credit: Nogg3r5

The healing benefits of laughter are well known. If you have a friend, loved one or family member in need of recovery and “mood enhancement”, consider the medicinal gift of humor. Read more

Creating a Healing Environment: You’ve Got Mail

 You’ve Got Mail

Flickr Photo Credit: S.C. Bailey

The power of human interaction is almost beyond comprehension when it comes to long term recovery or heaven forbid, dealing with a terminal illness. Read more

Creating a Healing Environment: Aromatherapy

 aromatherapy

Flickr Photo Credit: Furry Scaly

With some patients, this may not be appropriate. But for many, it is. Read more

Creating a Healing Environment: Elements of Style – Incorporating Color Into Your Loved One’s Healing Oasis

Incorporating Color 

Flickr Photo Credit: One by Jude

Most of us probably agree that day in and day out of drab walls and linens inhibits anyone’s mood, regardless of whether they are ill or not. Those dealing with a serious disease need their spirits lifted even more. Read more

Creating a Healing Environment: She Gave Me Water

 Waterfall

Flickr Photo Credit: Woute R.

Incorporating the water element into your healing oasis is a powerful aid in establishing the proper attitude for recovery. Read more

Creating a Healing Environment: Let There Be Light

 Sunlight for Healing

Flickr Photo Credit: Ishrona

Lighting elements can also be extremely beneficial to those in a situation of long term healing. Read more

Creating a Healing Environment: Sounds of Silence

 Sound Therapy Soothing Landscape

Flickr Photo Credit: Christiane Michaud

While a peaceful rest area is always helpful, there are times when the healing element of sound can be beneficial. Read more

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