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Candy is truly the star of Halloween. What would Halloween be without the trick-or-treating? Clearly, it’s a holiday all about sweets. And even if you’re not going door-to-door yourself this year, seeing all the candy at the store is very tempting. And you may be curious about how different types stack up nutritionally. Rejoice, turns out there is such a thing as healthy candy!That includes candies that mark themselves as lower in sugar, dark chocolate (bonus: it’s loaded with antioxidants) as opposed to milk or white chocolate, or anything naturally sweetened with fruit and vegetable juice, says nutritionist Lauren Minchen,…

More than 18% of people in the United States suffer from an anxiety disorder each year. Over the years, treatment options for anxiety disorders have expanded to include both prescription medications and natural treatments (1).Research shows that some herbal supplements may help manage anxiety, but more research is needed (2).In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most popular research-backed herbs for anxiety, as well as other treatments to consider.Anxiety is a feeling of fear or tension, often associated with life stressors such as health, money, work, and relationships. Anxiety is a common response to occasional stressors, such as a…

What are the symptoms of dry mouth? Dry or sticky feeling in the mouth bad breath (bad breath) have trouble speaking and eating Sore throat or hoarseness More than 80% of cancer patients experience dry mouth (called xerostomia) after radiation to the head and neck or after certain medications. Patients may experience dry mouth, especially during sleep. The symptoms of dry mouth, also known as “cotton mouth,” should not be ignored. Not only is the dry feeling distracting and painful, it can also lead to infections, cavities, and cavities. Additionally, it can interfere with good eating habits that keep your…

Mindset Health, an Australia-based digital therapeutics startup, has announced its latest digital therapeutics service to help people quit smoking within one month. Founded in 2018, Mindset Health develops a range of hypnosis-based DTx apps. Its first product, Nerva, is a digital hypnotherapy solution aimed at treating irritable bowel syndrome. What is it about? The company’s latest product is the DTx app, which uses hypnosis to help people quit smoking. Available for iOS and Android devices, the app, called Finito, offers a four-week program that includes daily 15-minute self-hypnosis sessions, educational reading material, and smoking cessation tools. This is followed by…

A winning mindset helped the Lionesses win the Euros. Hypnotherapist Julie Bale looks at how singers can use psychology to help them perform at their best every time. The recent Euros were spectacular, with an inspiring women’s team challenging our misconceptions, breaking long-held stereotypes and changing the face of football forever. It was a fun and jubilant occasion for the victorious England team to realize their dreams on the world stage. Throughout the tournament, players and managers spoke openly about the importance of appointing sports psychologist Dr. Kate Hayes, who helped the team develop a vision, mission and an…

Two hundred eighty years ago, nine generations in the past, more than four decades before the signing of the U.S. Constitution – and Sarah Grosvenor had the ability to choose. In towns like Pomfret, that eventually would comprise the new country, women had a name for what the teen did. Sometime in May 1742 she started “taking the trade,” or an abortifacient to induce a miscarriage. The herbs, berries, and plants in the recipe were plentiful in New England, oftentimes cultivated by women for women. When that didn’t work after months of trying, around this time of year, sometime in…

“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote, a.btn, ao-button”} }”> Do you want to walk out the door? Read this article to learn about the new Outside+ app available on iOS devices for members. >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link”}}”>Download the app. To cope with stress and feel grounded, there are asana practices, meditation, pranayama, and now hypnosis. Your image of hypnosis may consist of dramatic stage hypnotists and CDs that help you quit smoking, but a new innovative hypnotherapy is something entirely different. Instead, imagine having an app, a meditation pillow, and a soothing aromatherapy candle on your living room floor.…

Tabitha, an 18-year-old sweet-natured cat, had trouble moving comfortably around the house, and her owners had exhausted the many methods offered to relieve the pain caused by her arthritis. Acupuncture was suggested to Tabitha’s owners, and despite being a bit skeptical of the true effectiveness of this treatment, they scheduled Tabitha’s first acupuncture appointment.Acupuncture treatment is administered to a feline patient. (Photo by Dana Koch, VMD, CVA, MLAS)Tabitha was a very cooperative patient and seemed to enjoy her acupuncture treatments. After approximately six treatments, Tabitha’s owners noticed that Tabitha walked with a bit more energy, had improved movement and was…

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Peter Jackson wishes he could watch the Lord of the Rings trilogy like a normal person, but unfortunately he says that’s never going to happen. .The desire was so strong that the director asked for help to forget he’d ever made a movie, he said on a recent episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s podcast Awards Chatter, using hypnosis to wipe out a clean slate. He explained that he had consulted a therapist.”I was so disappointed that I couldn’t experience the movie like everyone else. I actually went to a hypnotherapist and had him hypnotize me and make me forget about…