The Healing Factor

Living the vital life

by Karolyn Gazella

Angelina Jolie Missed an Important Opportunity

While Angelina Jolie's intentions were honorable, has she given millions of women the wrong impression about prophylactic mastectomy? Read More

The Ultimate Mind-Body-Spirit Medicine

Studies indicate that volunteering has many significant health benefits for the volunteer. Can we tap into those same benefits by having a service mentality as well? Read More

The Healing Significance of Sleep

Millions of Americans are sleep deprived putting themselves at increased risk of many serious illnesses including cancer, heart disease and diabetes. And recent research shows that prescription sleeping pills can do more harm than good. Read More

Fighting the Cancer Fear Factor

While making fear your friend may be an admirable aspiration, it's not always possible, especially for a cancer survivor. Here's an interesting perspective on facing one's fear. Read More

Follow First Lady Michelle Obama's Lead

Pink slime, Frankenfish, meat glue and more. This call to action regarding our food supply also features an open letter to First Lady Michelle Obama. Read More

A New Kind of Cleanse

This year, how about shifting the focus from a physical cleanse to a psychological detox? Read More

Write a Letter This Holiday Season

What is the impact of a hand written gratitude letter? Karolyn describes her own personal experience and shares excerpts from a letter her mom wrote to her early in her career. Read More

The Healing Power of Hope

Feeling hopeful may be an intangible healing factor, but that does not make it less valuable. Read More

The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Health

Do we consider socioeconomic factors such as income, education and ethnicity enough in research and disease prevention? Read More

Moving Epigenetics from the Lab to the Living Room

Fascinating new information about genetic expression is changing the way we look at disease prevention and wellness. Your DNA is not your destiny! Read More

Get Out! Seriously, Get Outside to Enhance Your Health

The scientific literature is packed with studies that confirm the multitude of benefits we get from exercising. Everything from building strong bones to enhancing immunity and even improving your mood can be achieved just by being physically active. Let's face it, when it comes to health, exercise is the closest thing to a magic bullet that we have! Read More

Rewire Your Happiness Circuitry: How Joy and Laughter Can Help You Prevent Cancer

Can you train your brain to be happier, and in the process reduce your risk of developing cancer? The answer is yes, it is possible. Read More

Karolyn A. Gazella, a natural health writer since 1992, is the publisher of Natural Medicine Journal and co-author of Five to Thrive: Your Cutting-Edge Cancer Prevention Plan.

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