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As people live longer and longer many of us search for a way to slow down the effects of aging. Many people use different creams and gels or go as far as getting surgery in order to keep their youthful appearance. However, there is a holistic approach that we all can use when it comes to aging well.

Holistic medicine, unlike the creams and gels, treats the hidden, underlying cause for the problem and not just the apparent symptoms of the problem. While we will never be able to stop the aging process itself, we can use holistic medicine to slow it down.

Your Skin

The skin is the largest organ in the human body and is easily impacted by day-to-day factors. The truth is that you cannot have good skin if you are not eating right, getting enough sleep, or are under a large amount of stress. Continue reading

Ever since we were little children, we have been told that junk food is bad for us and that it is important to moderate the amount of junk food we take in.

Many people see junk food as the reason they are overweight, and there are some people who eat a lot of junk food can do so without gaining a pound, therefore feeling there is no harm to eating it.

Junk food, however, affects a lot more than just the number on the scale.

The fact that eating junk food affects more than just the scale doesn’t mean that the effect on the scale doesn’t matter. Obesity rates are much higher today than they have ever been in the United States and this is incredibly concerning since there are many negative effects that come along with obesity. Continue reading

Tuna and Avocado SandwichThere are days where nothing beats a tuna sandwich. Most people pull out their can of tuna and load it up with mayo. It makes for a creamy sandwich, but it’s not the healthiest option out there.

This recipe puts a healthier spin on the tuna sandwich. It’s also open faced to cut calories while still being filling. If you really need to cut out carbs you could also eat this as a lettuce wrap.

Ingredients

1/3 of a ripe avocado, mashed Continue reading