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The Natural Medicine Journal was founded by Karolyn Gazella in 1992, and she has been writing about integrative health ever since. Every month, Karolyn keeps us informed about important integrative health stories.
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Lifestyle and COVID-19 Severity
Covid hasn't gone away, so we need to make it more like the common cold and flu and reduce its severity.
A new study shows that if you have a healthy lifestyle and are a consistent exerciser, the COVID vaccine is going to be more effective. A new study reveals that nurses who had the healthiest lifestyle had a far less chance of getting severe COVID.
Omega-3: The Gift That Keeps On Giving
A meta-analysis of 14 different randomized controlled trials concluded that omega three dietary supplements will help reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events, including prevention of heart attack.
A recent study looked at people who ate a high omega-3 diet and found that they had a less likely chance of getting chronic kidney disease, which is an inflammatory condition. That study was huge and it was published in the British Medical Journal. It featured more than 25,000 people in 19 different studies from 12 different countries.
In a study done just recently, people with depression who also had elevated inflammatory markers got relief from taking an omega-3 dietary supplement. So now we're learning that omega-3 can help with mental health and brain function.
The Science of Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is a reflection of how we see ourselves and our sense of worth. It is not binary – very high or extremely low – it is on a scale. And, like self-efficacy, self-esteem is based on an individual’s judgment.
A serious diagnosis can impact personality, confidence, and self-esteem. New research reveals that low self-esteem is associated with poor-quality relationships, poor work and school performance, less resilience, poor mental health, and poor physical health.
Conversely, findings show that people with high self-esteem generally have more success at school and work, better social relationships, improved mental and physical health, and less antisocial behavior. And, these benefits persist from adolescence to adulthood and into old age.
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"I found after my diagnosis with alopecia that my personality changed. And I later discovered and realized that it was my self-esteem and my confidence. I lost my self-esteem along with my hair. I know that during those dark times, my quality of life was not good." Karolyn Gazella
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