Being tense and anxious can make you worried, uneasy, irritable, exhausted and even susceptible to illness, including diabetes, heart disease, obesity, gastrointestinal ailments, and depression. All convincing reasons to find ways to fit healthy relaxation into your routine! Continue Reading
In our busy lives, sleeping better is difficult, with all the numerous responsibilities vying for our time, we often cut back on sleep so we can have more waking hours to handle it all. While this might seem like a… Continue Reading
One way to combat anxiety and feelings of depression is to increase the levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, a kind of chemical messenger that helps the brain function. More specifically, serotonin is a “feel good”… Continue Reading
In support of flattening the curve of infection with COVID-19, most of us are practicing social distancing and moving our professional lives from our offices to our homes. For those of us who regularly work from home, this may not… Continue Reading
Menopause is defined as the time in a woman’s life when her menstrual periods stop permanently, marking the end of the reproductive years. Menopause starts when a woman’s periods have stopped for 12 months. Perimenopause, which means “around menopause,” refers… Continue Reading
Do these things to stay healthy during cold and flu season. October to May is flu season. The 2019-2020 flu season is on track to be one of the worst in recent years. According to the CDC, between October 1,… Continue Reading
What is Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X? Metabolic Syndrome and Syndrome X are two names for the same problem. It is a disorder that involves a combination of three or more of the following health problems: excess body fat around… Continue Reading
Ever wondered why people make such a big deal of using products that contain chemicals absorbed through skin? What is the skin absorption of chemicals? Why does it matter if your shampoo or hand lotion or body wash contains parabens… Continue Reading
It’s spring! Finally, the sun is shining, the world is budding, the birds are chirping, and spring cleaning can begin. We usually think of spring cleaning our house, but here are five ways to spring clean your personal and professional… Continue Reading
Everyone is always looking for the next new best thing when it comes to fitness. Remember P90X, Beachbody, PiYo? I’m not saying they aren’t good or that they don’t work, but you don’t need to be on the cutting edge… Continue Reading