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Is remote work a new phenomenon? Is it less valuable than in-office work? Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has grown rapidly. However, it’s not a new concept. Working from home has been around for much of human history. Keep reading to look at the history of remote work, how it’s changed, and why it’s still valuable.
Do you want to thrive in a remote working position? What steps can you take to ensure you remain productive? If you’re working remotely, you’ll need intentional practices to maintain productivity, well-being, and connection. Fried and Hansson offer guidance in three key areas: creating boundaries, optimizing your environment, and preventing isolation. Continue reading for three helpful remote working tips.
Are you considering transitioning your workforce to remote work? How can you set your organization up for remote success? In the book Remote, tech entrepreneurs Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson present a case for work without physical boundaries. They argue that transitioning to remote work can be highly beneficial, but it can’t be done haphazardly. Here’s how you can run a successful business with remote-only employees.
What’s the difference between functional medicine and traditional medicine? What can functional medicine do for autoimmune disease? In her book The Autoimmune Solution, functional medicine physician Amy Myers asserts that a functional medicine approach is required to treat autoimmune disease. She insists that modern lifestyles are more to blame than genetics. Keep reading to learn what’s causing the autoimmune epidemic.
Do you want to understand autoimmune diseases better? How does the human immune system work? Before anyone can learn how to prevent or reverse autoimmune diseases, it’s important to first understand what they are and how they originate. Amy Myers, a functional medicine physician and former emergency room doctor, explains this in her book The Autoimmune Solution. Continue reading for an explanation of how your immune system can turn autoimmune.
What does your digestive system have to do with your immune system? What changes can you make to improve your digestive system? In The Autoimmune Solution, Myers argues that because your digestive and immune systems overlap, healthy digestion helps balance your body’s immune responses. In addition, a healthy digestive system helps your body absorb the nutrients from the food you’re eating, which supports your overall health. Here are the two changes you should make to improve your gut health.
Is your lifestyle stressing your immune system? What lifestyle changes can you make to reduce immune system stress? The book The Autoimmune Solution recommends five lifestyle changes to improve your body’s immune responses. These changes can reduce your risk of developing an autoimmune condition. Keep reading for an overview of each change and why it’s important.
What’s the link between autoimmune diseases and genetics? What other factors contribute to autoimmune disease development? Amy Myers, functional medicine physician and the author of The Autoimmune Solution, explores the causes of autoimmune diseases. While many physicians attribute autoimmune conditions to genes, Myers says there’s a lot more at play. Here’s why genetics is only a small piece of the autoimmune puzzle.
What is The Myers Way? Is it possible to reverse autoimmune disease? What lifestyle changes does Myers suggest? In The Autoimmune Solution, Amy Myers shares her method for preventing or reversing autoimmune disease, which she calls The Myers Way. The method includes several lifestyle changes and strategies for improving your immune system. Below, we’ll discuss Myers’ method in detail.
Where do environmental toxins come from? How do toxins affect your immune system? Amy Myers, the author of The Autoimmune Solution, explains the effects that toxins, both environmental and chemical, can have on your body. She provides four examples of the types of toxins in question. Here’s a deeper look into toxins and their health risks.