Now for the good news: Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have effectively treated anxiety for centuries due to its ability to individualize treatment and address the “Shen” (the Chinese word for “spirit”), which is a large part of the puzzle Western medicine often misses. In Chinese medicine, anxiety can be due to a number of different factors, like blood deficiency (think dizziness and anemia), stagnation in your liver or blood (think about when you’re so angry you could cry), or a deficiency in the chi of your heart (think heart palpitations, nothing serious but still ruins your day)—just to name a few....

Here, Yu shares with us how he and his family are adapting to life during COVID-19: with exercise, getting outside, and maintaining connection with loved ones online, as well as the challenges of self-care during this difficult time: My day-to-day routine is get up, walk my dog, pour coffee, and write. I tried to exercise at least three times a week, either a class or a 3- to 4-mile walk. My wife ordered some home exercise stuff (resistance bands and floor sliders), so we can try to get workouts in while isolated at home....

Those pimples you just blasted with a powerful spot treatment? They could very well be signs of rosacea, which requires a way gentler plan of action. Here’s how you can tell what your bumps are really telling you. While you can place blame on underlying factors for acne, rosacea typically reacts to the external factors in your life. “The skin is extra sensitive and overly reactive to the environment. Patients typically develop facial redness, flushing, and commonly complain of burning or stinging,” Zeichner adds....

Some of these patients ask directly. Others almost boast that they can crack their own spine. A few subtly inquire to see whether or not it’s healthy. That said, the “crack” noise has nothing to do with whether or not there’s a helpful realignment taking place. There are plenty of adjustment methods that don’t get an audible sensation. Conversely, there are plenty of audible sensations that don’t have anything to do with getting a proper adjustment or realignment....

There’s no question that we need some major help in the sleep department. But is melatonin really the best option, and is it even safe for nightly use? Here’s why physicians and sleep experts caution against taking melatonin nightly and how they recommend improving your sleep instead. People who use bright lights or technology at night, or who need to stay awake during the evenings for work or travel, might find that their melatonin levels are out of whack, causing them to feel wide-awake when they should be asleep....

Now, it is a stretch to link consumption of salmon directly to results seen from Mediterranean diet research, however, it does show how inclusion of seafood like salmon, can fit into an overall healthful eating pattern and there are major health benefits linked to that way of eating. Overall, research shows that consumption of omega-3s1 are associated with cardiovascular health, cancer prevention,cognitive health, and protection from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Salmon’s synergistic combination of omega-3s, calcium, and vitamin D may also hold the key to strong bones2....

Here, we break down everything you need to know about the nutrients, cooking methods, and health benefits of lentils. Prebiotics, which may be just as important for your gut as probiotics, are what our friendly gut bacteria feed on. This type of fiber, also found in foods like beans, garlic, onions, jicama, and more, promotes the proliferation and survival of this good bacteria and keeps your microbiome happy. Maintaining good gut health can positively affect everything from your bowel movements to appetite regulation to mood....