The Waiting Room – Tagged "Health"– Page 7 – Dr. Thornburg Wellness

Jul 24, 2017

The Most Popular Course in Harvard History

Tal Ben-Shahar, a Ph.D. from Harvard University, taught the most popular course in Harvard history. Some refer to his course as Happiness 101, but it is actually Psychology 1504, “Positive Psychology.” Ben-Shahar says, “People are looking for ideas...

Jul 11, 2017

Zn (Zinc) The Paul Giamatti of Supplements

Zinc is the Paul Giamatti of supplements – A star in a supporting role. People are focused on the macro side of nutrition by looking at fats, carbs and proteins that this mineral is easy to overlook. We are quite...

Jun 22, 2017

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Preserves Brain Cell Integrity

Researchers uncovered real brain benefits from E-VOO (extra-virgin olive oil) infused diets inspired by the Mediterranean Diet rich in plant-based foods and healthy fats. Highlights from the study showed that mice having cornerstone characteristics of dementia and Alzheimer’s given the...

Jun 08, 2017

Five Reasons to Stop at SPF 50

1. Diminishing Marginal Sunblock Utility: SPF 50 blocks 98% of UVB rays; SPF 100 blocks 99%. SPF 30 to 50 will offer adequate sunburn protection, even for people most sensitive to sunburn. 2. Lackluster UVA Protection: UVA rays penetrate deeper into...

Jun 06, 2017

Thirteen Sheep To Fantastic Sleep

INTRODUCTION: HUNGRY, EAT. TIRED, SLEEP. Two young disciples sat under a tree meditating in hopes of learning the secrets of the universe. One was interested in harmony and the other in power. The first disciple opened an eye to look...