The Flu This Time By Caitlin Rothermel The Loop has a reputation for being anti-vaccine. This is the case even though the only injectable drugs we’ve discussed are the COVID-19 mRNA (messenger RNA) shots. We can live with this. Let’s look now at the first mRNA flu vaccine, developed by Moderna and approved in August by…
By Gabrielle Wildheart I am the cliché of the midlife person who spontaneously develops an interest in birdwatching. I’ve been on the Merlin app for a few years now, but in the summer of my 39th year things got a bit more serious, and I graduated to E-bird. (If you know, you know.) It’s no…
By Anthony Latora Spagyrics aspire to redefine what herbal medicine can be. Rooted in the Renaissance era, yet increasingly affirmed by modern analysis, they offer a way of preparing plants that seeks not merely to extract their chemistry, but to preserve their wholeness. Rather than viewing a plant as a collection of isolated compounds, the…
A Health Matter By Caitlin Rothermel If humming came in a pill, you would probably consider taking it. One of humming’s most measured effects is on the nervous system. Even a single session of humming promotes parasympathetic activity, also known as the “rest and digest” state. This is the body’s natural recovery mode, where the heart slows,…
By Anthony Latora One of the first doorways we walk through when getting to know an herb medicinally, alongside sight, smell, and even touch, is taste. What if I told you that through taste alone we can gather much about how an herb may act within the body? This is very much true. Not only…
By Dr Marli Parobek, DNP APRN Mental Health May is upon us. A great time to address how to achieve great mental health. Let’s dive in. We are all familiar with what is considered good physical health, such as diet, exercise, and avoiding risky behaviors. We are told constantly by medical professionals, the media, politicians,…
By Dr. Leigh Siergiewicz Why are you waking up between 2:00-4:00 a.m. every night? This question is incredibly important to answer and it is related to your overall health. Around this time, we are supposed to be in REM sleep with our brains and bodies doing very important cleanup and repair work. Frequent interruptions in…
By Cynthia Sadurni Welcome to part 2 of this article about migraine and how to minimize the frequency and severity of attacks. Last month, we talked about what changes can be beneficial to reduce potential triggers. Today, we’ll explore some holistic ways that have worked for me. First, it is important to take into account…
By Cynthia Sadurni Living with chronic migraine can feel like having your wings clipped: Will I be able to travel without an attack? How do I care for myself and minimize stress? What should I eat while I am on the plane or at the airport? If I go overseas or take a red-eye flight,…
By Caitlin Rothermel There is something we can probably all agree on. Even right now. It’s something you may or may not think about. You want to take care of your nervous system. You want to be able to calm it down. You don’t want it running on high all the time. You may be…