Health Journal

General Wellbeing · Nutrition & Diet · Summer ·
The Top 9 Nutrient-Packed Foods To Eat This Summer
Summer is almost here in the northern hemisphere! As the days get longer and hotter, it’s a great idea to review your shopping list and reach for healthy, nutrient-dense foods that can also provide a source of hydration. Warm weather,...
General Wellbeing · Immune System · Nutrition & Diet ·
7 Quick Tips for Bolstering Your Immune System
It couldn’t be farther from cold and flu season - summer is right around the corner! However, with the prospects of summer colds, seasonal hay fever and allergies, and a global pandemic in place, there’s never a “wrong” time to...
General Wellbeing · Kids · Stress Relief ·
6 Warm Weather Activities to Keep Kids Entertained
As we say goodbye to rainy spring and hello to sunny summer, getting outside with the kids is a great way to help them stay engaged and enthused. Social distancing is hard on everyone, and both kids and parents face...
General Wellbeing · Supplements ·
Herbal Remedies to Support Your Emotional Wellness
Just being around lush leaves, flowers, and trees can evoke feelings of happiness and serenity. Tapping into the power of plants can help keep you emotionally balanced and feeling calm. From teas to tablets to tinctures, there are many ways...
General Wellbeing · Self Care ·
5 Life Hacks to Stay Positive While Observing Social Distancing
Mental health is coming to the fore of public discussion during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people are frankly sharing their struggles, both their emotions as well as the tangible effects they have on their lives, acknowledging the importance of mental...
General Wellbeing · Stress Relief ·
How to Cope if You’re Social Distancing Solo
Everyone has been affected by the global pandemic. Many people are experiencing energy slumps and difficulty focusing, as well as feelings of isolation. If you’re socially distancing and living alone, you might be struggling with the lack of human contact...
General Wellbeing · Women's Health ·
Women Supporting Women During Crisis
The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic impact women and men differently, even in highly developed countries. However, in developing and war-torn nations where conditions for women may already be challenging, the effects are more severely divided along gender lines....
General Wellbeing · Sleep Support · Stress Relief ·
How Social Distancing Can Benefit Your Sleep Routine
If you’ve been struggling with interrupted sleep or unusually vivid dreams of late, you’re not alone. You might even be feeling more anxiety than usual right now, and that’s totally normal. At this unpredictable time, creating and maintaining your own routines...
General Wellbeing · Menopause ·
Is It Menopause or Metabolism? Where That Weight Gain is Coming From
As women age and approach menopause, one of their biggest complaints (aside from frustrating menopause symptoms) is that their waistline is growing. Many women believe that their weight gain and growing waistlines are side effects of menopause itself—just more bodily...
Cold Sores · General Wellbeing ·
Is Your Diet Triggering a Cold Sore Outbreak?
With colder weather around the corner, cold sores might start to become a problem if you’ve experienced them in the past. These painful bumps around the mouth can be embarrassing and frustrating to deal with. Most people know of a...
General Wellbeing · Immune System ·
These Bad Habits Are Seriously Damaging Your Immune System
We all have bad habits we know we should break. However, we don’t always realize how dangerous some of our habits can be. And, when it comes to our immune system, we don’t always realize how one bad habit could...
General Wellbeing · Nutrition & Diet · Summer ·
Food Poisoning Is More Common in Summer: Here's What You Need to Know
When people think about summer and food, outdoor barbecues, picnics and parties are top of mind. But did you know that foodborne illness, or food poisoning, is much more likely to occur in summer?Nothing puts a damper on a pool...
General Wellbeing ·
Focusing Too Hard? How to Handle Eye Strain
After a long day of work staring at a computer, you could be feeling a little worse for wear. You might be exhausted, your back and shoulders might be tense and your stress might be through the roof. And, when...
General Wellbeing · Travel ·
Avoid Illness While Traveling with These 10 Tips
Summer is almost here, and that means warn-weather vacations are right around the corner. Traveling can be an exciting adventure, but a sudden cold or flu can put a huge damper on your trip. Unfortunately, your travels themselves can lead...
General Wellbeing · Nutrition & Diet ·
Top Benefits of Drinking Green Tea Every Day
Green tea has taken the world by storm in recent years, being touted as one of the healthiest beverages in the world. While this may sound like an exaggeration, green tea actually contains a lot of powerful compounds that can...
General Wellbeing ·
Exercise and Osteoporosis: What to Do and What to Avoid
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bone density to drop, increasing your risk of fractures and breaks. The condition affects millions of people around the world—particularly those over the age of 50—and can be difficult to manage.One major element of...
General Wellbeing · Nutrition & Diet · Supplements ·
How to Protect Yourself Against Those Dreaded Spring Colds
Spring is in full swing, and while most of us are itching to get outside as the temperatures climb and the sun is out for more hours of the day, cold and flu season is still lingering, ready to put...
General Wellbeing · Pain Management ·
7 Ways to Naturally Soothe Menstrual Cramps
Menstrual cramps, one painful side effect of nature’s“monthly gift” to women, can range from non-existent to mild to absolutelydebilitating for some. Cramps are a perfectly normal part of menstruation, butthey can make managing day-to-day activities difficult, especially if you aresomeone...
General Wellbeing ·
Desk-Side Exercises That Can Have a Lasting Effect on Your Health
Office jobs are extremely prevalent in today’s world, and if you have one, you likely spend eight or more hours each day sitting at a desk. Even if you love your job, the long-term effects of sedentary lifestyles cannot be...
Fitness · General Wellbeing ·
Shut Up Fitbit! Why It's Important to Move Every Hour
Fitbits and similar fitness trackers are all the rage today, and they’re helping people more closely monitor their health and fitness goals. One interesting feature found on most Fitbit devices is a “Reminder to Move,” which alerts users every hour...
General Wellbeing · Skin Care ·
8 Self-Care Ingredients to Put in Your Bath for a Sublime Experience
There’s nothing quite like coming home after a long day atwork, running an ultra-steamy bath and settling in for a relaxing soak. Baths are known to relieve stress, reduce inflammation, soothe aching muscles, reduce congestion, improve your mood and much...