A Dr. Weil Favorite: Turmeric Tea

Turmeric tea is the traditional favorite drink in Okinawa, which may help explain why its citizens are among the longest-living people in the world. Numerous studies have established that turmeric has wide-ranging anti-inflammatory effects, and may be particularly effective in lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Weil demonstrates a simple way to brew the tea, which may be enjoyed hot or iced.

Watch this video on how to make turmeric tea.

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Breathing To Help Manage Holiday Stress

Including breathwork into your daily routine can lower stress, improving overall health – useful particularly during the hectic holidays. The 4-7-8 (Relaxing) Breath can help: it is utterly simple, takes little time, requires no special equipment, and can be done anywhere. Although you can do the exercise in any position, sit with your back straight while learning the exercise. Place the tip of your tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind your upper front teeth and keep it there through the entire exercise. You will be exhaling through your mouth around your tongue; try pursing your lips slightly if this seems awkward.

• Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound.
• Close your mouth and inhale quickly and quietly through your nose to a mental count of four.
• Hold your breath for a count of seven.
• Exhale slowly and completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound to a count of eight.
• This is one breath. Now inhale again and repeat the cycle three more times for a total of four breaths.

Note that you always inhale quietly through your nose and exhale audibly through your mouth. The tip of your tongue stays in position the whole time. Exhalation takes twice as long as inhalation. The absolute time you spend on each phase is not important; the ratio of 4:7:8 is important. If you have trouble holding your breath, speed the exercise up, but keep to the ratio of 4:7:8 for the three phases. With practice you can slow it all down and begin inhaling and exhaling more and more deeply.

Watch as Dr. Weil practices the 4-7-8 Breathtechnique, and then practice it yourself!

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The FDA has warned against this ‘natural remedy’ for joint pain. San Francisco immigrants still trust it - The Guardian

The FDA has warned against this ‘natural remedy’ for joint pain. San Francisco immigrants still trust it  The Guardian

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5 natural home remedies to detoxify the liver - The Times of India

5 natural home remedies to detoxify the liver  The Times of India

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No, a Potato in Your Sock Will Not Cure Your Cold, You Lunatics - VICE

No, a Potato in Your Sock Will Not Cure Your Cold, You Lunatics  VICE

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4 Effective Ways To Enhance Lung Health

Today we look at the ways you can promote healthy lungs. In addition to prudent supplementation and a diet rich in beta-carotene and other antioxidants, simple lifestyle steps can help promote healthy lungs for a lifetime. A focus here will not only lower your risk of lung cancer, but our experience with arespiratory virus during Covidshould inspire us all to have the lungs in the best shape possible year round.

1. Don’t smoke or vape. Tobacco addiction is the single greatest cause of preventable illness, greatly increasing the risks of developing lung cancer and respiratory diseases.
2. Get regular exercise. It helps promote healthy lung function and optimal oxygen delivery throughout the body. Make sure to find the kinds of exercise that really get you breathing hard for bursts of time. Work with your doctor on finding the best exercises you can safely perform.
3. Avoid exposure to environmental air pollutants. High ozone levels, smog, car exhaust, asbestos and metal dusts are unhealthy for lungs and can lead to lung disease. Use a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter to reduce exposure to smoke and smog and wear a protective mask when you are in close proximity to lung irritants such as drywall dust or fiberglass insulation fibers.
4. Limit exposure to toxic household cleaners. Chlorine bleach, petroleum distillates, ammonia, formaldehyde and nitrobenzene can harm the lungs. Use safer alternatives without these concerns for cleaning such as baking soda, lemon juice, and vinegar.

It is also prudent to practice deep breathing exercises regularly to increase lung capacity, improve respiratory efficiency, and promote general relaxation, as well as to maintain a normal weight: excess pounds tax both the heart and lungs. If you’re overweight, you’re more likely to experience shortness of breath.

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10 Simple Daily Life Health Hacks to Boost Energy Naturally in 2025 - Dainik Jagran MP CG

10 Simple Daily Life Health Hacks to Boost Energy Naturally in 2025  Dainik Jagran MP CG

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