Emma Tekstra
Author
Emma Tekstra is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, an independent health researcher, and author of “How to Be a Healthy Human.” With a 30-year background in employee benefits and corporate health and well-being, she consults with employers looking for real solutions to runaway health care costs, and to startup companies bringing health solutions to market. Learn more at EmmaTekstra.com.
LATEST
A Lesser-Known Antioxidant Makes Mushrooms Important to Health
Research on mushrooms shows ergothioneine is a significant contributor to human health and some say should be considered a “longevity vitamin.”
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The Nature Cure for Mental Health
Time in nature, away from screens and people, can be just the healing thing—suggestions from a renewed hiker.
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Understanding Lab Tests for Optimal Health
Your blood is treasure trove of information that indicates the state of of your health—however, blood test results can be a challenge to interpret.
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Shedding the Disease
Excerpt from “How to Be a Healthy Human: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Health and Longevity.”
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Terrain Theory Versus Germ Theory–A Fresh Look at an Old Principle
The theory that a strong and healthy body keeps illness at bay is reemerging as a foundation for maintaining wellness and fighting potential disease.
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Exposing the Mysteries of Heart Disease—7 Ways to Reduce Your Risk
Contrary to the accepted claim that saturated fat is a main culprit of heart disease, the mysteries are many—and begin to unravel when we look to natural care.
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10 Tips to Spend Health Dollars Wisely
Learn how to navigate the medical-industrial complex for your health and financial well-being.
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A Lesser-Known Antioxidant Makes Mushrooms Important to Health
Research on mushrooms shows ergothioneine is a significant contributor to human health and some say should be considered a “longevity vitamin.”
|
The Nature Cure for Mental Health
Time in nature, away from screens and people, can be just the healing thing—suggestions from a renewed hiker.
|
Understanding Lab Tests for Optimal Health
Your blood is treasure trove of information that indicates the state of of your health—however, blood test results can be a challenge to interpret.
|
Shedding the Disease
Excerpt from “How to Be a Healthy Human: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Health and Longevity.”
|
Terrain Theory Versus Germ Theory–A Fresh Look at an Old Principle
The theory that a strong and healthy body keeps illness at bay is reemerging as a foundation for maintaining wellness and fighting potential disease.
|
Exposing the Mysteries of Heart Disease—7 Ways to Reduce Your Risk
Contrary to the accepted claim that saturated fat is a main culprit of heart disease, the mysteries are many—and begin to unravel when we look to natural care.
|
10 Tips to Spend Health Dollars Wisely
Learn how to navigate the medical-industrial complex for your health and financial well-being.
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