Restore Good Gut Health for Better Overall Health
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by kirsten
1y ago
The holidays are approaching, and while for many people that means festivities, food, friends, family and fun, some might be left feeling fatigue, upset stomach, excess cravings, and mood swings. And while it’s easy to chalk those symptoms up to the hectic pace of the holiday season, you might take a deeper look into their root cause and focus on an unexpected source: your gut health. The “gut” refers to your body’s gastrointestinal tract, which does the job of chewing, swallowing, digesting and excreting the food that you consume. But your gut controls far more than just those functions – it ..read more
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Sneaking Veggies into Your Diet | Registered Dietician Bethany Watkins
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by kirsten
1y ago
A recent study stated that only ‘1 in 10 adults meet the federal guidelines for fruit or vegetable consumption’ set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), so if you thought the flash backs of your parents bugging you to “eat your vegetables” at dinner would disappear with adulthood, you’re wrong (well, at least partly). Even though the nagging voices are no longer there, the message has certainly been ingrained and now you probably can’t go through a meal without the thought creeping in. So how do you honor your parents’ wishes ..read more
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Identifying and Managing Stress in Your Daily Life
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by Ryan
1y ago
Work stress, school stress, family stress: it can all add up to take a serious toll on your emotional and physical well-being. If you’re suffering from mental symptoms like irritability, anxiety, or depression, or physical ones like headache, sleeplessness, or stomach pains, it’s time for you to get to the root of what’s causing you stress and to make changes to manage your responses. Because stress isn’t all in your head – there are complex physical reactions also going on, which can have a serious effect on your overall physical health. The Brain-Body Connection In addition to processing emo ..read more
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Managing Mental Health and “Eco-Anxiety” in the Face of Climate Change
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by Ryan
1y ago
With the number of news headlines that report on wildfires, droughts, floods and other ecological disasters, it can be easy to get discouraged about the state of the Earth. But for some people, that blip in the news cycle can spiral into a longer-lasting sense of worry, with many medical professionals now acknowledging a whole range of symptoms that they classify as “eco-anxiety.” Who is Affected by Eco-Anxiety? It’s long been known that climate change has a range of effects on humans’ physical health – respiratory issues caused by pollution, heat-related illness, flood-borne diseases, and mor ..read more
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Bug Bites and Infection: When to Seek Treatment
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by kirsten
1y ago
It’s summertime and the living may be easy, but it can also be buggy, bite-y, sting-y and downright uncomfortable. Even if you do your best to avoid and repel insects, you’re more than likely going to end up with a few bites before the season is out. While most bites or stings will only be annoyingly itchy for a few days, they can sometimes require medical attention – know the signs and symptoms to recognize when you might need to see a doctor. Assess the area of the bite or sting Everyone reacts differently to bug bites and stings – some people will barely notice a mosquito bite, while others ..read more
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Focus on Wellbeing During Men’s Health Month
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by kirsten
1y ago
June is Men’s Health Month, and there’s no time like the present to focus on wellness, fitness, and disease prevention. Here are a few areas of your health to prioritize during this important month of awareness. Protect your heart. Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for men in America, so it’s important to take steps to keep your ticker in good health: Have your cholesterol levels and blood pressure checked annually. Screening for potential issues will let you know if you need to make a change, whether that means adjusting your diet and exercise habits or starting a medication. Get your h ..read more
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Understanding and Managing Spring Allergies
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by Morgan Zacharias
1y ago
Ah, signs of spring: birds chirping, flowers blooming, and days getting longer. If your list also includes sneezing, wheezing, and general itchy misery, you might suffer from spring allergies. Read on to learn more about this all-too-common condition, why it happens, and how to manage it. Pollen 101 Pollen, the most common outdoor allergy trigger, is a very fine powdery substance produced by trees and plants. It actually does serve an important purpose other than causing despair for allergy sufferers: once produced and released, pollen is transported (by wind, water, insects, animals, etc.) to ..read more
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Staying Safe During Unpredictable Spring Weather
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by kirsten
1y ago
In many parts of the country, spring weather is a wild ride. Chilly mornings can turn into scorching midday heat, blue skies can suddenly fill with ominous clouds, March comes “in like a lion” with roaring winds, and those April showers bring inches of rain before the welcome sight of May flowers. To be sure, the season also comes along with many upsides like warmer temperatures, blooming landscapes, and extended daylight hours – but just make sure you’re prepared in case of spring weather emergencies like severe storms, floods, and tornadoes. Keep An Emergency Kit You’ll want to stock an emer ..read more
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4 Ways to Decrease Your Carbon Footprint & Improve Your Health
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by kirsten
1y ago
In honor of World Health Day here are 4 ways to decrease your carbon footprint and improve your health! ⁠ ⁠ 1. Drive Less: if possible walk or bike to work or the store to cut down on your carbon footprint and get active! Health benefits include reduced cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, breast cancer, colon cancer and depression. ⁠. . 2. Kick the Habit: Quit smoking! Tobacco kills 600 million trees and more than 8 million people every year. ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ 3. Go Green: Growing your own food you help reduce the long-distance transportation of produce that relies on fossil fuels. Your diet wil ..read more
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10 Ways to Tackle Pandemic Weight Gain | | Registered Dietitian, Bethany Watkins
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by Morgan Zacharias
1y ago
You’ve heard of the “freshman 15,” right? Well, think of this as the “COVID-quarantine 15.” But rest assured, says dietitian Bethany Watkins, as easily as those pounds came on, you can get back to pre-pandemic weight by implementing a few healthy habits into your daily routine. As many offices open back up, some of us are just now physically feeling the alternate effects of COVID. With forgiving comfortable clothes being put away, and workwear being brought out, we’re quickly realizing that the stress of COVID not only impacted our mental health but also impacted our waistline. First of all, k ..read more
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