People Using Placebos Ted Kaptchuk has been revolutionizing how we think of health since he published The Web That Has No Weaver in 1983 where he elegantly laid out much of the philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Westerners. His work on people using placebos to manage pain, however, has even surprised him. For those […]
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Beginners Ayurvedic Diet Tips Good nutrition is a cornerstone of good health. In the search for nutrition answers, many consumers have looked back in time for dietary guidance including the Paleolithic Era that ended about 10,000 years ago. For “only” several millennia Ayurveda (from India) and Traditional Chinese Medicine have placed food front and center for health and healing.
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Social Determinants Impede Care Social determinants in healthcare are those things like employment, education, housing, nutrition, etc. that impact health. We have known for years that social determinants impede care. Unfortunately, to paraphrase author Charles Dudley Warner, everybody knows that social determinants impact health, but nobody does anything about it. However, that may be changing. Nearly 90% of
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Mental Health Access Parity Everyone agrees mental health access parity with physical health access is necessary. Mental health is a serious issue throughout the US and other countries. There seems to be little doubt that mental health problems get less attention and resources, according the the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions. We can only
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Healthy Matcha The first time Dad (Tim) used matcha was from a tea shop in New York City’s Chinatown. Mom was pretty strongly against the idea… how did we know it was safe, was taking that much tea a good idea? Eventually, even Mom became a fan of the benefits from healthy matcha drinks… though
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Mental Health Technology While technology is a force behind many behavioral and societal issues, mental health technology can also provide benefits. As the epidemic of mental illness continues throughout the US and other countries, we need to harness the benefits of telehealth technologies. Mental illness is a growing epidemic in the U.S. More than 43
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Health Benefits of Ginger Ginger works in so many dishes and drinks. This wonder herb also has a history of supporting health, from alleviating nausea to menstrual cramps. In the kitchen, we’ve long used ginger—in anything from ginger molasses cookies and ginger tea to Indian- and Asian-inspired dishes—as a flavor-agent. But in addition to being
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Element3 Health We hope more companies unveil products and services like Element3 Health! Healthcare systems around the world need to help break down the silos. Health is not just physical. There are many determinants for health. Some, like genetics, are less controllable. Some, like loneliness and nutrition, are much more controllable. People will benefit more
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True Happiness At HealthCare Too we have always considered financial health as part of the holistic approach to health. After all, finances are a leading cause of stress among all generations. We thought we may well be the only ones who thought this way… until a Transamerica commercial about True Happiness caught our eyes. https://youtu.be/JcOmOSuGZOA
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Apple Watch Lures Baby Boomers As a technology, the new Apple watch is cool. It has FDA approval. The new Apple watch can detect Atrial Fibrillation as well as falls (one of the leading causes of death and injury among seniors). However, as a health / wellness / well-being (pick your favorite term) is still
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