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July 3, 2025
Good Health Begins with a Healthy Gut
Is stomach pain, heartburn, bloating, gas, or constipation part of your everyday life? If your answer is “yes”, chances are your digestive health is not up to par. Digestive health is a lot more important to our overall health than most of us realize. In addition to digesting food and absorbing nutrients, your gut also affects your immune system, mental health, and metabolism. There’s a strong relationship between gut health and diseases like obesity, arthritis, diabetes, depression, cancer, eczema, and chronic fatigue. Your digestive health not only depends on what you eat and drink but also on your level of stress, age, and physical activity. To have good digestive health, you need to take good care of yourself by eating nutrient-dense whole foods, exercising regularly, and managing stress. Eat a high-fiber diet A high fiber diet is one that includes lots of veggies, fruits, whole grains, and legumes. It keeps food moving through your GI tract and keeps you “regular”, preventing constipation, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Fiber also keeps cholesterol levels in check and helps to maintain a healthy weight by making you feel full without the extra calories. Ideally, you should eat about 14 grams of fiber per 1000 calories. Both soluble and insoluble fibers are necessary because they help your digestion in different ways. Insoluble fiber can be obtained from vegetables and whole grains, whereas soluble fiber can be obtained from nuts and legumes. Avoid high-fat foods Foods that are high in fat slow down your…
High Intensity Interval Training Will Change the Way You Exercise!
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is one of the top five fitness trends in the world, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. It combines short bursts of intense activity with periods of less intense activity or rest. High intensity exercise raises your heart rate to above 90% and forces your body into an…
Learn MoreBoost Your Mood In Minutes
We’ve known for a while that exercise boosts mood. That’s why going for a walk at the end of a stressful day makes us feel better and happier. But, just how many minutes of physical activity does it take to improve mental wellbeing? Are we talking about an hour or two? Turns out, scientists have…
Learn MoreThe Five Best Ways To Protect Your Skin From The Sun
Summer is finally here! Lazy days at the beach, pool parties, and ball games. Summer is so much fun. So, go ahead and enjoy the outdoors ‘til your heart is content. Just remember to take care of your skin by giving it the nutrients and protection it needs. Sun Exposure: The Good News and Bad…
Learn MoreHow to Build a Stronger Core!
When most of us think about core strength, the first thing that comes to mind is abs. Having a flat tummy and six-pack are nice, but the benefits of core strength go far beyond aesthetics. Your core muscles help you stay upright. They affect every movement that requires stability and balance, including bending over to…
Learn MoreThree Things You Must Know About Metabolic Syndrome
Although many people have metabolic syndrome, few know much about it. The American Heart Association estimates that one in six Americans has it. Metabolic syndrome – formerly known as “Syndrome X” – isn’t a disease but a group of risk factors such as obesity, insulin resistance, high triglycerides, low levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL), and…
Learn MoreAlzheimer’s Can Affect Young People Too
While Alzheimer’s is most common in older adults, it sometimes affects young people in their 20s and 30s. This form of Alzheimer’s is known as early-onset Alzheimer’s. Experts aren’t really sure what triggers Alzheimer’s disease in young people. Some people have the three main genes for the disease, which can be identified through genetic tests….
Learn MoreDesk Job Causing Neck, Wrist and Back Pain?
Americans spend one billion dollars every week on work-related musculoskeletal injuries because many of us spend our workdays straining to accommodate our workstations when it should be the other way around. Having a workstation that isn’t suited for your body forces you to hold your wrists, neck, shoulders and back in strange positions for hours…
Learn MoreIs Chronic Constipation a Worry?
Let’s talk about poop. The average adult should expect to have between three to twenty-one bowel movements per week. Everyone is different, so the exact number of bathroom visits isn’t set in stone. Medically speaking, constipation is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week. While it isn’t unusual to get constipated from…
Learn MoreWhen Your Child Is Afraid To See The Doctor
Many kids are anxious about going to the doctor, and a routine visit can turn into a major meltdown. A big part of that fear is that kids don’t know what to expect. They’re afraid of shots (who isn’t?), and their imagination runs wild thinking everything is going to hurt. According to child psychologists, parents…
Learn MoreSupporting A Loved One With Mental Illness
A Mental Health Month is coming up, and while we’ve come a long way in how we view mental illness, there is still much work to be done. Having a friend or family member with a mental illness like anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, or PTSD can be challenging. Separating the person from the illness and…
Learn MoreIs Your Teen Depressed?
Teens go through so many intense changes all at once that it can be a bit overwhelming. Without a strong support system and a healthy outlet for their stress, they can quickly slip into a depressive state. Recognizing Teen Depression Most teenagers are moody and predictable, which makes it difficult for parents to tell whether…
Learn MoreSnoring: Just a Nuisance or a Sign of Something Serious?
Snoring is a common problem. About 90 million men and women of all ages suffer from this very annoying condition. Many people don’t know that snoring can be a sign of a more serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea. The word “apnea” is literally translated “without breath.” When you sleep, the muscles at the…
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