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by Wellness Editor Air hunger, the inability to breathe, is a frightening sensation experienced by a disconcerting number of people. Asthma can affect the ability to breathe by restricting airways. And it’s incredibly important to manage it properly. From using a peak flow meter to following an action plan, there are several ways to help keep asthma under control. Here are five asthma management tips. 1. Use a Peak Flow... 3/3/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. We live in a society of food excess, where people have been trained to overeat since childhood. In our society, most people overeat routinely. This is fairly obvious since more than two-thirds of adults in this country are overweight or obese....many people cannot even tell when they are truly hungry.Overeating is so deeply ingrained that many people cannot even tell when they are truly hungry. For... 3/2/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Keith E. McGahey, DC Perhaps one of those resolutions is to get in better shape, but worries about cost, time and convenience are holding you back. Fear not, getting in shape these days is easier and more affordable than ever!Whether you like the idea of exercising at a gym, or if you would prefer to get in shape outdoors or at home, you have some great options. But strike now while you're motivated or another year might... 2/15/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Most of us spend more time staring at a screen than we’d care to admit. It’s easy to do; devices have become a big part of our daily lives. Too much of a good thing is never good, however, and our phones and tablets are no exceptions. All that screen time could be taking its toll on our attention spans. Screentime has a Detrimental Effect on Children No matter their age, children need strict limits... 2/6/2024 5:00:00 AM
by C.A. Newberry Hypothyroidism isn’t picky. It can strike at any age and can affect anyone. However, its favorite victim appears to be women since it occurs in approximately 1 in 50 women and only about 1 in 1,000 men. It typically occurs in adults and becomes increasingly common as you age.What is Hypothyroidism? This is a condition in which the thyroid gland no longer produces enough of certain vital hormones.This... 2/3/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor According to the World Health Organization, we should be eating "a minimum of 400g of fruit and vegetables per day." Although this, unfortunately, excludes starchy vegetables like potatoes and sweet potatoes, it is still a great health goal. Since most of us do not weigh our food for every meal, this recommendation can be hard to follow. All Those Fruits and Veggies Seem Hard to SwallowAs a result,... 1/14/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor New Year’s resolutions are a great idea... in theory. In practice, they’re not usually so great. How many of your New Year’s resolutions have been as life-changing as you’d hoped they’d be? How many did you actually follow through with? Sudden, drastic changes don’t tend to stick very well, making most resolutions a set-up for failure. Instead of making a yearly resolution, why not work toward real,... 1/6/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Francesca Jordan For ten years, I have been exploring the path of Yoga, which has led me on a truly incredible journey of self-exploration. This ancient practice has been a companion and a catalyst for personal growth helping me embrace who I am, find mental clarity and maintain physical wellness. I consider my yoga journey to be a gift that I believe should be embraced and cherished by everyone.Reflecting upon the... 1/2/2024 5:00:00 AM
by WM Chandler Sitting is the new culturally accepted bad habit. Americans spend a majority of their hours awake sitting in a chair, and it is becoming more apparent over time how bad this is for our health. Make it your goal to stay active while getting office work done, it will help your body stay healthy.Walk BreakGet up from your desk as often as your workplace allows (preferably once an hour), and do a lap around... 12/29/2023 5:00:00 AM
by Kyle Richey Do you sometimes feel that your appetite is a bit out of control? That you can’t keep yourself from eating those comfort foods? Giving in to your cravings once every now and then is fine, but you need to realize that overdoing it coupled with a lack of exercise can lead to weight gain. If you think your appetite has spun out of control and that you can’t keep yourself from comfort foods, read on for... 12/21/2023 5:00:00 AM
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