Health Journal

Immune System · Stress Relief ·
Why Stress & Your Autoimmune Disorder Don’t Mix
These days, just about everyone is under some level of stress. It’s become a real problem for more and more people, and it’s harder than ever to escape the effects of stress! Stress can manifest itself in everything, from a...
Cognition · Mental Health ·
The 6 Best Games for Improving Your Memory
Everyone forgets things from time to time, although that’s hard to keep in mind when you’re standing in the grocery aisle, frustrated over forgetting that one essential ingredient! If you’re stressed, busy, or otherwise preoccupied, you may be more likely...
Immune System · Winter ·
Practical Tips to Stay Healthy During This Flu Season
Cold and flu season is nearly upon us, and some of us might be feeling more anxiety about it than usual. There’s almost no escaping the colder months of the year without catching a cold, the flu or some other...
Fall · General Wellbeing · Self Care ·
9 Self-Care Tips for the Turn of the Seasons
The shift from summer to fall is many people’s favorite. There’s something magical about sweater weather, changing leaves, warm drinks and the start of the holiday season. But there’s also the prospect of shorter days, seasonal illness and the stress...
Aging · Menopause ·
Understanding Early Menopause and Its Health Risks
At some point, all women will experience the transition known as menopause. This transition typically occurs around the age of 50, although it’s normal for some women to experience it earlier or later. What’s less normal, however, is for women...
General Wellbeing · Nutrition & Diet · Preventative Care ·
The Scoop on Honey: Can It Relieve Cold Symptoms?
When chilly, wet weather sweeps over autumn, coughs and sniffles start going around - and there’s nothing like a restorative cup of hot lemon tea and honey to warm you up. Honey has been used for therapeutic purposes in many...
Thyroid ·
Could Thyroid Problems Be Behind Your Brain Fog?
Brain fog is never fun to deal with. Often characterized by an inability to concentrate, slower reaction times and memory loss, brain fog can make you feel confused and frustrated—particularly if it happens day after day. There are many potential...
Hair Care · Winter ·
How to Save Your Hair from Windy Weather Damage
Aside from the cooler temperatures, one of the most dreaded parts of fall and winter is the increase in wind that stings your face and musses your hair. While you might be annoyed at the wind ruffling your carefully done...
Immune System · Nutrition & Diet ·
8 Key Ingredients for an Immunity-Enhancing Smoothie
Now that fall is here and winter is fast approaching, it’s time to take a closer look at your immunity. Keeping your immune system in good shape moving into the colder months will help protect you from colds, flus and...
Hair Care · Hair Loss ·
Healthy Hair: Everything You Need to Know
Fall · Nutrition & Diet ·
5 Easy Ways to Add Superfoods to Your Autumn Recipes
Some people love spring’s blossoms, but autumn is my cup of tea! Harvest season offers spiced beverages, cozy sweaters, and an abundance of nutrient-dense, late-year crops such as squash, apples, and cruciferous veggies. Does the phrase “autumn recipes” summon visions...
General Wellbeing · Stress Relief ·
How Stress Can Hurt You from Head to Toe
Everyone knows persistent stress isn’t good for you. Everyday stressors can usually be managed with healthy coping mechanisms, but chronic, overwhelming stress can have lasting effects on your wellbeing. What you might not know, though, is the extent to which...
Aging · Menopause · Sleeping ·
How to Manage Your Menopause Sleep Disruption
Among the many symptoms women might experience as they approach menopause, one of the most difficult to cope with might be insomnia. It is common for both women entering perimenopause and who are post-menopausal to complain about sleep trouble in...
Aging · Cognition · Mental Health ·
Can You Inherit the Risk of Memory Loss?
As people age, one of their most common fears is losing their memory and experiencing cognitive dysfunction. These fears might be heightened even more if you’ve watched a parent endure the same thing. If your parent appears to have a...
Hair Care ·
Keep Your Hair Looking Great Without The Salon
Growing out your hair isn’t always easy. Your bangs go through awkward lengths, your dye job fades and gives way to your roots, and the bottom of your hair can develop damage or breakage over time without a trim. There...
Cognition · Kids ·
7 Tips to Help your Child Focus During Virtual Learning
Many schools have transitioned to an online learning model for the school year. While this model is intended to keep children safe, it’s posing new challenges for focusing and learning as students adjust to attending lessons from home. If your...
Fitness · Supplements ·
This is How Collagen Can Boost Your Fitness Routine
Protein powders and fitness supplements seem to only be growing in popularity, but one that hasn’t been discussed quite as much as the others is collagen. A form of protein, collagen plays an important role in the look and feel...
General Wellbeing · Nutrition & Diet ·
Vegetarians and Vegans Should Watch Out for This Health Problem
Today, many people are making the switch to diets like vegetarianism or veganism as a lifestyle choice, due to food sensitivities or for other health reasons. Despite the misconception that vegan and vegetarian diets do not allow you to fulfill...
Mental Health · Summer · Women's Health ·
Can I Experience Seasonal Depression in the Warmer Months?
It’s easy to understand why some people feel down during winter: the days are short, the weather is cold, it’s difficult to spend time outside, and you might not be getting enough vitamin D. You may have heard of seasonal...
Hair Care ·
The Dos and Don'ts of Scalp Exfoliation
You probably exfoliate your body and your face to remove dead skin cells, but do you exfoliate your scalp? If you don’t, now is the perfect time to start. If you do, it’s important to make sure you’re doing it...
Aging · Menopause · Skin Care ·
How to Manage These 4 Common Skin Changes During Menopause
Leading up to and after your last period, your body experiences a number of changes, from dips in libido to mood swings to insomnia. Most of these are caused by fluctuating and, later, reduced levels of estrogen and progesterone. Unfortunately,...