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It’s Berry Season: Good News for Your Whole Health Self-Care! by Georgianna Donadio, MSc, DC, PhD It is berry-eating and picking season again! The most popular and health-supporting favorites - fresh-picked blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries can once again be found in abundance wherever produce is featured. While these delightful fruits are some of the [...]
How Patient Advocate Programs Help Patients Understand Their Treatment Options by Georgianna Donadio, MSc, DC, PhD Patients with complicated medical illnesses or diagnoses often find it difficult to make their way through the healthcare system. It may be difficult and intimidating for these individuals to learn about their treatment choices and make educated selections. Patient advocate [...]
Female Hormones and Depression by Georgianna Donadio, MSc, DC, PhD Recent research review by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) looked at hormonal dysfunction in women as potential causes for depression. The focus of the review by the NIWH investigators and their subsequent report was on how the female reproductive system interacts with the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal [...]
Autism and the Amish by Georgianna Donadio, MSc, DC, PhD An important health article was sent to me yesterday, and even though this week's blog has been about the endocrine glands, this information felt compelling enough that it should be shared with you while it’s fresh. The following quoted information regarding the Amish and Autism [...]
Relationships and Health by Georgianna Donadio, MSc, DC, PhD Recently, I attended a grief support group for adults who have experienced a significant loss over the past year. All the attendees were at various stages of grief and loss, from a wide range of life-altering experiences. What was so important to me about having the [...]
The Science of How What We Believe Becomes Our Reality by Georgianna Donadio, MSc, DC, PhD Over 20 years ago, Newsweek ran an article by Howard Brody, MD, PhD, author of "The Placebo Response: How You Can Release Your Body's Inner Pharmacy for Better Health." He begins the article by telling a story of a [...]
Self-Esteem and Behavior by Georgianna Donadio, MSc, DC, PhD The other day, my 17-year-old daughter was watching a reality television show about high school students who were treating each other quite badly. The lack of respect that many of them showed towards other students was stunning. What was even more disconcerting was their lack of [...]
10 Things Anyone Can Do to Be Healthier by Georgianna Donadio, MSc, DC, PhD Everyone loves "tips," especially when it comes to their health. Here is a short but powerful list of ten things we can all do to be healthier, thinner, and more energetic. The best part is they are easy to do and [...]
NIWH Graduate Spotlight Questionnaire Marilyn Kier, BS, OMT, BCTMB Q: What drew you to the Whole Health field and the National Institute of Whole Health? A. I worked as an Orthopedic Massage Therapist for 26 years. In that role, I treated all aspects of my patients' pain, focusing on many of the areas NIWH [...]
NIWH Graduate Spotlight Yasmine Lajimi, BA, CHES, BCS, CHW Q: What drew you to the Whole Health field and the National Institute of Whole Health? A: What drew me to the Whole Health field and the National Institute of Whole Health is the profound impact I have witnessed when individuals are valued and seen [...]
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