Some Beaches Can Survive Rising Sea Levels

An international team of coastal scientists from around the world has disproved the theory that half the world’s beaches will become extinct over the course of the 21st century. Read More »

New Fabric Generates Solar Energy

Scientists have developed a material that works like a luminescent solar concentrator for producing energy directly where needed that can be applied to textiles. Read More »

Smiling Makes for More Positive Thoughts

Researchers find that the act of smiling and moving facial muscles can trick our mind into taking a more positive attitude. Read More »

Nitrous Oxide Hastens Global Warming

Rising nitrous oxide (N20) emissions are jeopardizing the climate goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, according to a study. Read More »

Slow Fashion: Mending to Extend the Life of Clothing

Reject the harmful environmental impacts of 'fast fashion' and embrace a more sustainable lifestyle by purchasing high quality garments and mending them to prolong their useful life. Read More »

Integrative Hospital Care: Medicine Embraces Holistic Modalities

Thanks to new research and rising patient interest, healing holistic therapies are increasingly being integrated in hospital care across the country. Read More »

Questions for Pediatricians

Advice to follow and questions to ask when seeking out a pediatrician to care for the health and well-being of your children. Read More »

Practitioner’s Own Health Struggles Lead to Career in Oriental Medicine

Dr. Christine Yastrzemski, an NCCAOM board-certified acupuncture physician and founder/owner of A Way of Life Acupuncture PLLC, in Jacksonville, began her journey as an integrative wellness practitioner after discovering that acupuncture helped her find relief from the debilitating migraines she was experiencing while working in corporate America. Read More »

Practice Qigong Massage to Improve Autism Symptoms in Children

Qigong, a traditional Chinese massage technique and movement practice, may offer hope for children with autism spectrum disorder. Read More »

Use Probiotics to Reduce Bone Loss and Newborn Infections

Studies show that probiotics can help with bone loss in postmenopausal women as well as gut infections in newborns. Read More »

Use Pumpkin Seed Oil to Dodge Hypertension

Postmenopausal women are more likely to develop hypertension than men their age, but taking pumpkin seed oil daily may head off that condition. Read More »

Get Nutritional and Antifungal Benefits from Celery

Celery has some of the highest levels of antifungal properties, as well as high levels of nutritional lipids, protein, vitamin C, copper, zinc and phosphorous. Read More »

Try Mind-Body Options to Reduce Opioid-Treated Pain

Research finds that certain mind-body therapies significantly reduce pain and the use of opioids in people suffering from acute pain. Read More »

Consider Vitamins to Reduce Eczema Severity

Study concludes that supplementing with vitamin D3, vitamin E or vitamin B12 cream can reduce symptoms for patients with moderate to severe eczema. Read More »

Clear Thinking: UNESCO Adopts Resolution on Earth Charter

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reaffirms the importance of the Earth Charter as an ethical framework for sustainable development. Read More »