It has been a stressful couple of years. Turning on the news lately doesn’t help either. The impact of all that stress on the stomach goes far beyond indigestion. In recent years, doctors have discovered a complex connection between the brain and the digestive system. The entire system is extremely sensitive to our moods, such… Read more »
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Surviving Daylight Savings
Saturday, March 12th, daylight savings ends, and we move our clocks ahead one hour. Meaning we’re losing an hour of sleep! That one hour can wreak havoc on our internal clocks. Our bodies are extremely sensitive to changes in light and schedules. It will now be darker in the morning and lighter longer in the… Read more »
Healthy Eating Tips for Busy People
Life is busy. Many of us are working full time, caring for a family, and trying to stay healthy. It’s hard to do it all and still prioritize healthy eating. When you’re busy or stressed, you’re more likely to make poor nutritional choices. Making poor choices can make you feel even more stressed. Poor food… Read more »
10 Little Ways to Lose Big Weight
The promise of spring often turns our attention to the winter weight many of us have gained during the last few months. Between cold weather and a lack of motivation, the pounds seem to sneak their way onto the scale. However, all is not lost. There are little lifestyle changes you can make to your… Read more »
Natural Allergy Fighting Foods
Spring is just around the corner and already seasonal allergies are taking hold of allergy sufferers. Instead of stocking the medicine cabinet with allergy medication, there are foods that offer natural allergy relief. Those rich in vitamin C and folic acid are especially helpful in reducing the inflammation associated with allergic reactions. So, the next… Read more »
How Women Can Reduce Their Risk of Heart Disease
Despite an increase in awareness campaigns, only about half of women recognize that heart disease is their number one killer. According to the most recent data from the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, killing 299,578 women in 2017—or about 1 in every 5 female deaths. Women’s symptoms are often… Read more »
Increase Energy for Better Heart Health
Do you wish you had more energy to do the things you love or even just to get through the day without feeling exhausted? Are you looking for ways to improve your heart health? Despite what the ads are telling you, fast-fix energy drinks, double lattes and caffeine-laden sodas aren’t the answer. The key to… Read more »
Five Surprising Heart Healthy Foods
Eating a heart healthy diet isn’t as hard as you might think. Start by filling your plate with tons of fresh fruits and vegetables. Increase your fiber intake and eat fish a couple times a week. Limit saturated and trans fats as well as salt. But there are some surprising heroes when it comes to… Read more »
Walk and Your Heart Will Thank You
Your heart is a muscle, and it gets stronger and healthier if you lead an active life. It’s never too late to start exercising, and you don’t have to be an athlete. There is something you can do that’s so easy – walk and your heart will thank you for it. According to a recent study, briskly… Read more »
Five Brain Building Foods
You know healthy eating is important for weight management, heart health and a general sense of well-being. But you can also nourish your brain with the foods you choose. The brain is a very important organ. It’s the control center of your body and allows you to move, think, feel, breathe and more. Because the… Read more »