For over five thousand years Ginseng has been used extensively by oriental cultures. People have been extolling its benefits to the point that this perennial plant has attained an almost mythical status. But really, how many of these claims are credibl…
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Ginseng : Traditional Medicine Under Modern Scrutiny
May 22nd, 2013 
Lauren Hill 
Posted in alternative healthcare, Alternative Medicine, Chinese medicine, Ginseng, Guest Posts, Health, healthcare, natural healing, Wellness 
Comments OffStaying Safe and Healthy on New Year’s Eve
December 7th, 2012 angela Whether you like to “party” on New Year’s eve or not, here are some tips to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy as you ring in 2013.
On New Year’s Eve:
Thu, 12/06/2012
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Hurricane Sandy: Your Health and the Rough Times Ahead
November 2nd, 2012 angela This past week has been a stressful one for my fellow East Coast residents. During the storm, our home in New Jersey lost power, but my family and I fortunately got through Hurricane Sandy with little damage to the house and, most importantly, with ou…
Posted in Family Health, Heart Health, Illness Management, Illness Prevention, Smart Patient, Stress, Wellness Comments OffCherishing New Times With Old Friends
October 4th, 2012 kjohnson This past weekend, I returned to Harvard for my 30-year class reunion, where I got a chance to connect with old friends – including my old roommate Billy Campbell, former president of Discovery Channel and current president of Akoo Social Television….
Cut the Guilt, Extend Your Life
September 21st, 2012 kjohnson Let’s get straight to it: Guilt can shorten your life. It weakens your immune system. A study compared those who had high guilt levels with those who had lower guilt levels related to pleasurable activities. They found higher levels of illness-fi…
Following the First Lady’s Lead
September 12th, 2012 kjohnson As a physician and a father, I’ve always looked for better ways to keep America’s children healthy and safe. First Lady Michelle Obama has a similar agenda – and I’m happy she’s in a position to do something about it.
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Supermarket Medicine: Helpful or Harmful?
September 6th, 2012 kjohnson Instead of going to a traditional doctor’s office, I’ve noticed a trend in patients going to grocery stores, pharmacies or retail stores for a cold or for a checkup. “Retail-based clinics” – also known as “convenient care clinics” –…
Summer Recap: Traveling With the Oz Family
August 29th, 2012 kjohnson This summer I was fortunate enough to take my wife Lisa and the kids abroad. It wasn’t as extensive as last year’s trip around the world, but just as fun. We spent most of July visiting the Mediterranean regions of Europe and part of August in Mai…
Healthy Mind, Healthy Body: Fight Depression to Fight Illness
August 15th, 2012 kjohnson Why do I do yoga every day? Not only does it keep my body in shape, the required mental focus relaxes me and keeps my mind healthy. I’ve always felt that what I do on a daily basis will benefit my mind and body down the line. This has become, in …
Mind Over Matter: My Workout Music
August 7th, 2012 kjohnson Every workout should be accompanied by a good soundtrack. Research on exercise motivation has repeatedly proven the benefits of listening to music during exercise. Music not only makes your jogging, biking or yoga routine more enjoyable, it also distra…