Wellness

Negative Digestive health causing stomach pains.

Improve Your Digestive Naturally

It’s normal to experience digestive issues from time to time. Heartburn, gas, constipation, and diarrhea might happen occasionally, but when they start to happen frequently, it can really disrupt your life. Fortunately, changes to your diet and nutrition can make a big difference when it comes to managing digestive issues. Plus, many of the changes are natural swaps or new considerations – all coming down to the basics of eating real food. Gastroenterologist Christine Lee, MD, shares six tips to improve your digestion naturally. Eat five to seven servings of fruits and […]

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Wellness

You may be wondering, how do I know if I just have the “Winter Blues” or if I have a seasonal affective disorder? Here’s the short answer from a behavioral health specialist,Mirica Sanders, DO, a psychiatrist from Cleaveland Clinic. Seasonal affective disorder, SAD, is more than just the winter blues. SAD is characterized by two weeks or more of depressed mood. You have symptoms such as: Disturbances in your sleep. Loss of interest. Decreased energy. No motivation. Increased appetite (often leading to winter weight gain). Those who experience SAD also […]

Why Foot Rubs Are Good For You

Massage, Wellness

Our feet do a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to mobility. Most people spend a significant amount of their time on their feet throughout the day. Just like back massages, foot massages are good for you and can provide benefits beyond just relaxation and relief. In fact, regular foot massages with a focus on certain pressure points can be beneficial for your overall health. Let’s look at why foot rubs are good for you. The Anatomy of a Foot Massage Feet have thousands of nerve endings, which explains […]

Benefits of Regular Exercise

Wellness

Want to feel better, have more energy, and even add years to your life? Just exercise. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. Everyone benefits from exercise, regardless of age, sex, or physical ability. Need more convincing to get moving? Check out these seven ways exercise can lead to a happier, healthier you. 1. Exercise Controls Weight Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the […]

Best Teas for Soothing Anxiety

Anxiety, Wellness

Do you feel nervous or suffer from an anxiety disorder? Finding ways to unwind and distress in today’s digital world can be difficult. Fortunately, having a cup of tea can be an easy and delicious way to relax and focus on the important things in life. Not all teas are created equal. Some offer better-relaxing properties than others. We’ve gathered a list of the best types of tea you can drink to help relieve some of the symptoms of anxiety. 1. Chamomile Tea Chamomile tea is a sweet and tasty beverage […]

How Much Water Should You Drink?

Wellness

Your body is about 60 percent water. The body constantly loses water throughout the day, mostly through urine and sweat but also from regular body functions like breathing. To prevent dehydration, you need to get plenty of water from drink and food every day. There are many different opinions on just how much water you should be drinking every day. Health experts commonly recommend eight 8-ounce glasses, which equals about 2 liters, or half a gallon a day. This is called the 8×8 rule and is very easy to remember. However, some experts […]

Not getting sleep? Certain foods can help.

The Best Foods to Help You Sleep

Floatation Therapy, Wellness

Whether it’s a jolt after a cup of coffee or drowsiness after dinner, most people have personally experienced how food and drinks can affect their energy and alertness. With as many as 35% of American adults suffering from symptoms of insomnia, it’s understandable that there’s a strong desire to take advantage of food and drinks for better sleep. Both diet and sleep are complex, which means there’s no silver bullet or single food that is guaranteed to help with sleep. However, there are some foods and drinks that may make […]

10 Unexpected New Year’s Resolutions

Floatation Therapy, Wellness

2020 has been… a year, which makes getting a fresh start in 2021 feel super appealing. For some people, that might mean making a New Year’s resolution that helps them get the year started on the right foot. Thing is, traditional New Year’s resolutions usually fail. Turns out, our brains are just not into making swift, abrupt changes to our habits. So instead of going for the typical diet, exercise, or financial overhaul-style resolution, why not try something a little different this year? We’ve got a bunch of suggestions for you […]

Exercising Twice a Week Is Plenty

Wellness

We’re bombarded every day with messages about working out on our social channels. Many people seem to find joy in documenting their gym affairs. More power to them! But looking through #gymselfie on Instagram is just one rabbit hole that can be either really freaking inspiring or terribly guilt-inducing. Stop the Shame It’s high time we stopped gym-shaming ourselves, via social media or elsewhere. Especially because now, research suggests that you can still get serious health benefits—similar to those you get working out regularly—by exercising one or two days a week. Researchers […]

Why are Women Always Cold?

Infrared Sauna, Wellness

Picture it: You’re out for a walk during the fall, and you’re wearing a down jacket while your male companion is in a vest. Or you’re in the office shivering under a blanket and wishing you had a space heater while your male coworkers lose layer after layer. Why are women always cold? As it turns out, there are actual, scientific reasons that you’re always freezing. Read on for the evidence you need the next time you want control of the thermostat. 1. Higher Core Body Temperatures This one seems counterintuitive but […]

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