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Save Time To Play, Even After Returning To School. It’s Essential For Health At Any Age

Medical Reports, Positive Parenting / By Laura Koniver, MD

Play is not only a relief and a respite from the seriousness that stress, illness and trauma bring to our lives, it is actually therapy. Play time is therapeutic time, point blank. Child psychologists use this healing tool often, because play is a child’s way to express and release any inner turmoil or fears that the child doesn’t even consciously know they have. But it isn’t only therapeutic for children, it’s therapeutic for adults too. In fact, I would argue that engaging in some form of play daily is one of the best things you can do to safeguard your physical health. From physical …

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Aug 21 2023

Slow Down Aging By Staying Hydrated… Especially Important This Spring & Summer

Grounding, Medical Reports, Uncategorized / By Laura Koniver, MD

Known as the Elixir of Life for good reason, water is absolutely critical to our well being in every way. In fact, a new study just published in Jan 2023 in eBioMedicine found that dehydration, measured by how concentrated the salt is in your bloodstream, is actually a risk factor for premature death. Almost just as bad? It also accelerated biological aging. Mean if you run chronically dehydrated, your body is aging faster than your actual chronological age. And the worst part is that this is with your serum sodium still being in within normal limits — …

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Apr 17 2023

When It’s Too Cold To Exercise, Do This Instead — For Similar Health Benefits!

Grounding, Medical Reports, Organic Lifestyle / By Laura Koniver, MD

I love anything that boosts circulation because I know how crucial it is to get healing blood flow throughout your entire body… carrying much needed nutrients and oxygen to all the tissues and organ systems of your body. So I’m a big fan of the health benefits of movement and exercise, as I’ve blogged for you here: Try Not To Sit Still For More Than 2 Hours At A Time Today, Here’s Why Moving Your Body Helps Your Brain Function Better, Immediately. How To Discover Your Play Style, And Use It To Improve Your Health …

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Jan 17 2023

Why Your Pet Loves Your Grounding Mat (+ The Health Benefits Of Having A Pet)

Grounding, Medical Reports, Positive Parenting / By Laura Koniver, MD

Does your pet fear thunderstorms or fireworks or other loud noises? Does your pet ever feel anxious or show signs of nervous energy? You know, excessive licking, panting, barking, pacing, trembling? You might want to get them grounded. A huge thank you to Scott Nixon, in Oldsmar, Florida, who noticed that his dog is fearful during thunderstorms, and found this article: Why Are Dogs Afraid Of Thunderstorms? In the article, chief scientific officer at the Center for Canine Behavior Studies Nick Dodman suggests that static build up that occurs in your pet’s coat of hair, and the resultant shocks …

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Sep 6 2022

Your Ultimate Guide To A New Year, New You & A New Metabolism

Healthy Mindframe, Healthy Weight, Medical Reports / By Laura Koniver, MD

It’s no secret that one of the most popular New Years resolutions of all time is to lose weight. In my medical opinion, losing weight is not about reducing calorie intake, and it’s not honestly even predominately about what you eat at all. Although making nutrient dense food choices is a crucial part of your long term health, the type of weight gain I see most commonly is actually driven by stress. A combination of poor sleep, high cortisol levels, and a decrease in metabolism all combine to make losing weight, or even staying at the same …

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Dec 27 2021

Heart Disease In Women As A Response To Trauma

Healthy Mindframe, Intuitive Medicine, Medical Reports, Soul Healing / By Laura Koniver, MD

Today I have a very interesting new study to share with you, published just this year on March 17, 2021 in JAMA Cardiology. Most studies on heart disease focus on the male population, so this one really caught my eye — specifically focusing on the link between heart disease in women with a history of trauma. Looking at almost 400,000 women, researchers identified women diagnosed with PTSD and matched them to age and cardiovascular risk correlated female controls with no history of PTSD. They then looked at ischemic heart disease outcomes, including new onset coronary artery disease, angina or …

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Aug 23 2021

Trying To Shed Your Quarantine Weight Gain? 8 Unusual Tips That Will Ensure Success

Healthy Mindframe, Healthy Weight, Medical Reports / By Laura Koniver, MD

Most people have gained a bit of weight as a result of social distancing for the past month or two. With gyms, YMCAs, and most indoor exercise facilities shut down, and even outdoor public spaces like hiking trails, bike paths, beaches, pools, and more shut down, it’s likely that your activity level decreased and your weight increased. It’s okay. Me too. But not only is it actually a good idea to gain a few pounds during a pandemic (see #3 on the list below if you need proof) I’ve got a fantastic list of actionable tips taken …

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May 26 2020

Save Time To Play, Even After Returning To School. It’s Essential For Health At Any Age

Slow Down Aging By Staying Hydrated… Especially Important This Spring & Summer

When It’s Too Cold To Exercise, Do This Instead — For Similar Health Benefits!

Why Your Pet Loves Your Grounding Mat (+ The Health Benefits Of Having A Pet)

Your Ultimate Guide To A New Year, New You & A New Metabolism

Heart Disease In Women As A Response To Trauma

Trying To Shed Your Quarantine Weight Gain? 8 Unusual Tips That Will Ensure Success

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