It’s Valentine’s Day, and whether you choose celebrate or believe it’s just a Hallmark holiday that’s not worth the time, it’s a day that is meant to remind us to ‘love’. Love, whether romantic, platonic, familial, or self-love, has a profound effect on our heart, emotionally and physically. The more we learn about health, the…
If you have spent any amount of time in the city you live in, then you might understand what it means to be connected to where you live. It plays a vital role in our physical, social, and mental health. If you live somewhere where you don’t know anyone and have not found the means…
Joint pain affects over 350 million people worldwide that includes osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions. The symptoms range from mild to severe and can become debilitating over time if not treated or managed carefully. Here are some things you can do to help minimize or manage the pain associated with your joints. Physical activity-…
Mindfulness is the practice of bringing one’s attention to the present moment with an intention of openness and without judgment. Rather than letting thoughts of the past and future race through your mind, it is the awareness of what is happening right now. This can be intimidating, especially as we go into a new year.…
Do you have gut issues? We were fortunate to sit down with Dr. Ken Brown, Functional Gastroenterologist, from Plano, Texas. As a functional doctor, he focuses on preventing disease as opposed to treating disease. He’s dedicated over 20 years of his practice to specializing in inflammatory bowl disease and irritable bowl syndrome. He also developed…
Thanksgiving is a time to come together with loved ones and celebrate. We often indulge and consume more than we’re accustomed to eating on a daily basis. It can be an opportunity to make healthier choices both physically and mentally while still ejoying this special holiday. Here are some tips for a healthier Thanksgiving: Before…
Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Some say to skip breakfast and hold out until you’re really hungry, as intermittent fasting (cycling between periods of eating and fasting) has shown to have many health benefits. Traditional diets often focus on what you eat, where intermittent fasting is primarily concerned with…
It’s National COPD Month, which means bringing awareness to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a progressive lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. COPD is often caused by long-term exposure to lung irritants, like smoking or pollutants. Conditions includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. We encourage prevention, which includes refraining from smoking and protecting yourself against…
Halloween can be a great time of year! Did you ever wonder how the tradition started? Halloween actually traces back to Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the start of winter. The Celts believed that on this very night, the boundary between the living and dead blurred. To…
It’s breast cancer awareness month! We have learned how important prevention and early detection are when it comes to managing our health. One way to take care of yourself and navigate your health journey is by practicing early detection of breast cancer by having regular screenings. This includes: Regular mammograms. Regular mammograms can detect breast…
