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What are the medical causes of colic in infants? Does colic indicate a worse problem? Harvey Karp argues a majority of colic causes are due to over- or understimulation. However, his book The Happiest Baby on the Block acknowledges there are some instances where underlying medical issues are responsible. Let’s look at the medical and health-related causes of colic and how to address them.
Do you get enough sleep? If you don’t, what risks are you taking? According to physician Peter Attia, sleep is something that you shouldn’t neglect if you want to extend the active and fulfilling part of your life. The earlier you start building a habit of quality sleep, the better chance you have of circumventing mental and physical decline. Keep reading to understand why sufficient quality sleep is so important.
How does poor sleep cause colic? What can you do to help your baby sleep better? In The Happiest Baby on the Block, Harvey Karp notes that irregular or insufficient sleep can contribute to colic. He also provides advice for parents who want to improve their baby’s sleep. Discover the connection between colic and sleep below.
Have you experienced trauma? How is it affecting your well-being? According to physician Peter Attia, trauma can be a detriment to your health. In his book Outlive, he shares practical advice on how to take care of your body and mind. Speaking from experience, he contends that your emotional health is something you shouldn’t ignore as you pursue well-being. Read more to learn Attia’s recommendation for processing trauma as well as an alternative approach.
How much protein should you eat? What about carbs and fats? When is fasting a good idea? According to Dr. Peter Attia, diet is an important factor for your physical and mental capabilities in old age. Normal metabolic function is essential if you want to avoid deadly chronic diseases, and how you eat has an impact on your metabolism. Continue reading to get Attia’s insights on protein, carbs, fats, and fasting.
Are you too tired to do what you want to do, much less what you need to do? Do you ever suffer from decision paralysis? In his book Mastery, George Leonard writes about living a fulfilling life. He argues that the master’s path is the only guaranteed way to do it. A life of mastery is one lived in disciplined dedication to your chosen skill, craft, or art. It’s in this context that he discusses energy, and his insights are broadly applicable. Keep reading to learn how to get your energy back and channel it toward a life of fulfillment.
Would you like to add quality years to your life? What do you envision doing when you’re older? Do you want to keep tending your garden, playing golf, or competing in 5Ks? According to physician Peter Attia, exercise is the number one habit you can practice to improve your health. As he writes in his book Outlive, consistent exercise significantly increases your lifespan and helps ward off all the major chronic diseases. Read more to learn about the difference exercise makes and the three types of workouts Attia recommends.
Do you want to have a healthy relationship with food? How are diets destroying food culture? Your body needs food and nourishment to survive, so you shouldn’t restrict yourself from giving your body what it needs. Yet, harmful diets that perpetuate unrealistic body images and discourage listening to your body get in the way of a good relationship with food. Below we’ll look at how to have a healthy relationship with food by ignoring diet culture and finding joy in eating.
Do you struggle with alcoholism, workaholism, or other addictions? What bad habits would you like to break? Addiction is a controlling force; it makes you a slave. You might engage in behaviors that require professional intervention before you can shake them. But, regardless of what you’re addicted to and to what degree it controls your life, introspection is an excellent place to start. Continue reading for nine exercises that contain questions about addiction that will help you take steps in a positive direction.
Is Covid on the rise again? How bad was the summer wave? What precautions should you take for the colder seasons? Many Americans have become accustomed to treating Covid-19 as a thing of the past—but cases are rising again. Many people have stopped taking precautions, leaving them unprepared for the current wave. But experts say the current uptick in cases is unsurprising. We’ll explore what the Covid-19 wave means, whether it’s time to get a booster or start masking again, and how experts say people should handle this next phase of Covid-19.