There’s so much confusion and misinformation about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Most of it comes from the fact that symptoms vary from one person to the next and doctors don’t really know what causes it. IBS is a painful condition that affects the large intestine causing what seems like constant abdominal pain, gas and diarrhea….
Music has a well-established relaxing effect on our bodies and minds. Therapists use music to help people overcome anxiety and depression, and improve their cognitive functioning, motor skills and social skills. Science has also proven that music has many beneficial physiological effects including slowing down the heart rate, lowering blood pressure and reducing the level…
Eric Roberts has been in hundreds of movies including blockbusters like The Cable Guy, The Dark Knight and The Expendables. He and his wife share his experience with addiction and the fallout from it. Eric also shares how he repaired much of the damage done to personal relationships in the aftermath of his addiction. Free Offer: CareNotes pamphlet “Getting Help With an Addiction” Offer Code: NEWEPI-T-F-401 Offer Description: This CareNote is written for those who have reached a moment of crisis or decision—someone who is ready to face an addiction and seek help but is not sure how to proceed, or what to expect. This CareNote will provide helpful guidance and encouragement to individuals and their loved ones in the journey toward recovery. “Know that there is great reason for hope,” asserts the author. Tackling an addiction can be “the best of times”—because it marks the first step toward freedom and is, many say, the most difficult, the most courageous, and the wisest thing they’ve ever done.
Winter brings chilly temperatures, lower humidity and strong winds. These harsh conditions can make your skin dry, sensitive, itchy and fragile. The reason your usual skin care routine doesn’t work as well during winter is because your skin needs a lot more moisture than usual. However, with a little effort, you can adapt your skin…
Alzheimer’s is a disease that impacts more than just the person who has it. Actress Amy Aquino from the shows ER and Bosch is here to share her family’s personal experience with this degenerative disease while Monica Moreno from the Alzheimer’s Association talks about caregiving a loved one with the disease. Free Offer: CareNotes pamphlet “Ten Helps for an Alzheimer’s Family” Offer Code: ALZH-T-F-401 Offer Description: It takes a lot of patience, self-control, and togetherness for a family to cope when a loved one has Alzheimer’s Disease. It also takes the wisdom and direction and compassion of a writer like Carol Luebering to summarize all the essentials in one small booklet. Here are ten most critical pointers, with which she concludes: “Alzheimer’s, as tragic as it is, is still part of God’s invitation to love.
Skin… Rough. Dry. Smooth. Freckled… We’re usually not too worried about our skin until we see a mole. Moles are common. Most people have at least 10 and continue developing new ones until the age of 40. Moles are pink, tan or brown growths that occur when pigments cells, known as melanocytes, grow in a…
Greg Grunberg played a police detective with special powers on the TV series Heroes and was the best recon flier in the resistance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. But when his smart, athletic, and otherwise healthy 7-year-old son, Jake, was diagnosed with epilepsy 6 years ago he had to do some very different research to help him. Greg shares what he has learned as a parent and is joined by Dr. Christianne Heck, Medical Director of USC’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center to help us understand a bit more about epilepsy. Free Offer: 1.) Web article “What is Epilepsy?” and 2.) Epilepsy Foundation Recommendations articles Offer Code: EPILEP-T-F-401 Offer Description: Web article on epilepsy plus information from the Epilepsy Foundation on Recommendations for Care of Adults with Epilepsy and Recommendations for Care of Children with Epilepsy
Justin Osmond was born 90% deaf, but his will power and determination allowed him to do what many would consider impossible and follow in his father’s (Merrill Osmond) footsteps in music as well as a host of other accomplishments. He shows us how to hear not simply with our ears but with our hearts. When he and his wife Kristi looked to adopt their twins, they needed to consider a few extra elements. In this episode, we join their journey in the decision to adopt and the joy in parenting. Sometimes miracles are around the corner in unexpected places. Free Offer: Coping with the Stress of Infertility Offer Code: INFERT-T-F-401 Offer Description: Web article Fact Sheet Series by The National Infertility Association
He’s beaten cancer twice, was given only 14 days to live and was in a medically induced coma for a year, yet after all of that Sean Swarner has literally stood on top of the world at the summit of Mount Everest, conquering the 7 Summits, the Explorer’s Grand Slam and more. Today we are going to hear about his incredible journey. Free Offer: Balance Magazine: Super Foods That Fight Cancer Offer Code: CANCER-M-F-401 Offer Description: Discover super foods that fight cancer—naturally! Learn 6 tips for fighting back when cancer strikes.
There is a multi-billion industry devoted to keeping this organ in our body looking great. But what if we could make it look better for less? The Spa Doctor, Dr. Trevor Cates, is going to show us how to keep our skin healthy from the inside out. Free Offer: “Skinflammation” Offer Code: SKIN-T-F-401 Offer Description: Web article by Dr. Trevor Cates “5 Best and Worst Foods for Skinflammation”
