In This Issue: January 2021 Health & Wellness Edition Enjoy the January 2021 Issue by scrolling through the articles below or by flipping through the pages of our digital magazine! WELLthier Living: Online Healing Resources at KnoWEwell.com Imagine a one-stop, online site for healing, health and well-being information, resources and screened providers in a caring, supportive environment. KnoWEwell has launched a personalized, private and secure online community and marketplace to transform health care. Read More » NuCell Regenerative Health: Cutting-Edge Therapies with Limitless Potential Alan Taylor, PA-C, co-founder and medical director for NuCell Regenerative Health, in Narberth, has been practicing medicine for 20 years. Read More » Sunshine on My Shoulders As 2021 begins, I find myself in a quandary of mixed emotions. In my personal life, I have just completed my worst year on this Earth thus far, having watched my mother cross to the other side. Read More » Happy 2021! As we look to the new year, teens are hopeful. While it has been a very difficult year for many people both in health and finances, we are hopeful that we will be able to beat this virus and return to some normalcy. Read More » A More Natural Return to Earth The green burial movement, which encompasses a host of ways people are finding to honor the dead and care for their remains in environmentally, socially and economically sustainable ways, is on the rise. Read More » Optimism and Hope in 2021 Never have I wanted to put a year in my rear-view mirror as I do with 2020. As with many of you, I am sure the year of 2021 seems to be offering us what we all need at this point—optimism and hope. Read More » Avoid Fluoride to Lower Risk of Behavioral Issues in Children Two new studies have linked fluoride exposure to ADHD and other behavioral issues in children. Read More » Bacteria Powers Animal Magnetic Sense Researchers hypothesize that some animals are able to sense the Earth’s magnetic fields due to a symbiotic relationship with magnetotactic bacteria. Read More » Climate Anxiety: Navigating Our Emotions as the Planet Changes Many of us are anxious and fearful, prompted by the growing realization of being in a state of environmental insecurity caused by climate change. Read More » Fecal Transplant Helps Caesarean Babies Babies born from C-section are deprived of contact with bacteria from the mother’s gut microbiome, but new research finds feeding fecal matter mixed with breast milk builds gut flora. Read More » Frugal Wellness: Healthy Living on a Tight Budget How to live healthy on a tight budget by setting up a self-care plan, shopping nutritious foods wisely and spending less on gym memberships without sacrificing wellness. Read More » Generosity Fosters Increased Longevity A new study suggests that people that share more live longer because the act of giving and receiving increases well-being. Read More » Healing Pets Holistically: Integrative Vets Treat Root Causes Combining both conventional and holistic medicine, integrative veterinarians get to the root cause of conditions in dogs, cats and other pets. Read More » Healing the Whole Child: Holistic Pediatricians Go Beyond Meds Holistic pediatricians apply evidence-informed, natural, integrative approaches to healing children, emphasizing healthy lifestyle behaviors for overall well-being. Read More » House Blessings for Clearing and Protecting Spaces Ways to bless and welcome positive energy into a new house, office or other space with smudging sage, prayers, seasonal flowers, essential oils, crystals, singing bowls and more. Read More » Improve Muscle Strength with Schisandra A new study finds that schisandra chinensis may help increase muscle strength and lower lactate levels in aging populations. Read More » Integrative Hospital Care: Medicine Embraces Holistic Modalities Thanks to new research and rising patient interest, healing holistic therapies are increasingly being integrated in hospital care across the country. Read More » Lose Weight Without Dieting: How to Eat to Feel and Look Your Best Healthy, effective, long-term eating habits rather than unsustainable diets to help with weight loss and overall well-being. Read More » New Fabric Generates Solar Energy Scientists have developed a material that works like a luminescent solar concentrator for producing energy directly where needed that can be applied to textiles. Read More » Nitrous Oxide Hastens Global Warming Rising nitrous oxide (N20) emissions are jeopardizing the climate goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, according to a study. Read More » Questions for Pediatricians Advice to follow and questions to ask when seeking out a pediatrician to care for the health and well-being of your children. Read More » Slow Fashion: Mending to Extend the Life of Clothing Reject the harmful environmental impacts of 'fast fashion' and embrace a more sustainable lifestyle by purchasing high quality garments and mending them to prolong their useful life. Read More » Smiling Makes for More Positive Thoughts Researchers find that the act of smiling and moving facial muscles can trick our mind into taking a more positive attitude. Read More » Some Beaches Can Survive Rising Sea Levels An international team of coastal scientists from around the world has disproved the theory that half the world’s beaches will become extinct over the course of the 21st century. Read More » Staying Fit in 2021: Workout Trends Bend to the Times For 2021, fitness will be about better health and inner peace through smaller workout classes, outdoor exercise sessions, remote coaching and cost-effective wellness apps. Read More » Terry Wahls on Taking Control of Chronic Conditions Physician Terry Wahls discusses the groundbreaking diet and lifestyle protocol she developed that allows people to take control of their health, reversing many chronic disease states. Read More » Try Ashwagandha for Anxiety When combined with select serotonin reuptake inhibitors, ashwagandha root extract has been shown to help improve anxiety levels. Read More » Try Ginger Extract for Hay Fever For people suffering from the miseries of allergic rhinitis, better known as hay fever, ginger extract can be just as effective as a popular pharmaceutical product. Read More » Vitamin D Important for Reducing Risk of Preeclampsia Prenatal vitamin D can protect against preeclampsia—abnormally high blood pressure during pregnancy—as well as high systolic blood pressure in children during their early and teen years. Read More » January 2021 Digital Magazine In-Print