According to Dr. Monisha Bhanote, FCAP, founder and CEO of WellKula, plant-based foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as oils, nuts, seeds, and tofu have a high alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) content.
Therefore, women who are overweight or have obesity who increase their intake of omega-3 PUFAs could experience a reduced risk of breast cancer by lowering inflammation in the body, Bhanote explained.
Read MoreAccording to Dr. Monisha Bhanote, FCAP, founder and CEO of WellKula, plant-based foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as oils, nuts, seeds, and tofu have a high alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) content.
Therefore, women who are overweight or have obesity who increase their intake of omega-3 PUFAs could experience a reduced risk of breast cancer by lowering inflammation in the body, Bhanote explained.
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Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that aims to control the flow of qi, or chi, within the environment. Feng shui practitioners try to do so by altering objects and spaces to promote harmony and balance.
Some people may be interested in using feng shui within their bedrooms with the intention of improving their sense of relaxation.
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If you have a chronic disease, illness or another medical condition — all of which are more common in older adults — the mental stress caused by those conditions can make it harder to cope with stress in general.
"Having any disease puts a strain on your mental and emotional state," Dr. Bhanote says. "From numerous doctor appointments to simply not feeling well, chronic disease makes life more challenging."
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You might know your Myers-Briggs personality type, but do you know your dominant dosha?
If your most prevalent dosha is the pitta dosha, you might be especially passionate and sharp-minded. But, according to Ayurvedic practitioners, a pitta imbalance can show up as probs like heartburn and headaches.
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