In January 2021, after months of political tension and red tape, a 10-person team from the World Health Organization arrived in Wuhan, China to investigate the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.1 Wuhan is known as the epicenter of the global pandemic and, arguably, the most important research into COVID-19, outside of finding…
The Psychological Case for Adopting a Grounding Practice Before Meals—Even If You’re Not Someone Who Says Grace
Growing up Catholic, I always said grace with my family before having a meal. These days, the notion of me saying a pre-meal prayer feels a little disingenuous, given the way my religious beliefs have veered over the years. Religion aside, though, I totally understand the value in adopting a gratitude practice before eating. As…
A Face of Beauty Voice of Reason
2020 Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard speaks during a news conference at the 9/11 Tribute Museum in New York City, October 29, 2019. (Brendan McDermid/Reuters) Tulsi Gabbard, the former Democratic representative from Hawaii, on Friday, expressed her concerns that a proposed measure to combat domestic terrorism could be “So dangerous that all……
More Evidence Proves Lockdowns Are a Dangerous Lie
In a peer-reviewed study, researchers found global data do not support lockdowns to restrict the spread of SARS-CoV-21 but, rather, suggested less restrictive interventions could reduce the growth of tested “cases.” As I’ve written, PCR tests don’t distinguish between live viruses and noninfectious viral particles. But, the rising number of positive “cases” have been used…
‘I’m a Podiatrist, and These Are the Running Shoes I Recommend for Wide or Narrow Feet’
Your shoes can make or break your run. When it isn’t the right fit, it’ll let you know—whether that’s with blisters or back pain. To find the right running shoe, you have to also take the width of your foot into consideration, says Diane Koshimune, DPM, a California-based podiatrist. But it’s not as simple as looking…
Surrounded by people, and feeling so alone
Zoom quizzes, MS Teams meetings, socially distant walks, Watch Parties, online Bookclubs. You name it, I’ve done it. The last 12 months have certainly changed the way that we socialise. Technology has blessed us with an ability to stay in touch with loved ones during the pandemic. So why is it that I can put…
Hydrogen Saves the Day
Every once in a while, a testimony comes in that must be shared. A few months ago, I was contacted by a woman with a medical horror story to share. I recommended hydrogen inhalation to this woman who reported: “I have health issues, yet I’m too dizzy and cognitively impaired to write well. I……
Male Pattern Baldness: 2021’s Best Treatments to Fight it
According to the National Center for Biotechnology, Male androgenetic alopecia is the most common form of male pattern baldness hair loss found in men, affecting 30-50% of men by age 50. This type of hair loss occurs in a highly reproducible pattern, particularly affecting the temples, peak and mid frontal scalp. While losing your hair…
11 of the Best Compression Leggings That Won’t Flatten Your Butt
When I’m trying on leggings, my brain pulls a Tina Belcher and immediately goes to “butts” because A) do they pass the squat test? and B) how does my butt look? While I prefer leggings with medium-to-high compression for my HIIT workouts because they feel very secure, I’ve found that many of them smoosh and…
Stylish and comfortable footwear
Spring has sprung at Vionic, with the SS21 collection featuring a range of light and bright tones and styles to get you thinking about warmer weather. We’re big fans of the Vionic brand in the Wellbeing HQ, not only are they extremely comfortable but they are stylish as well. Made from beautiful soft fabrics, slipping…