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Have you ever found yourself lying in bed at night, scrolling through your social media feeds even though it’s far past the time when you should’ve turned out your light and gone to sleep? There is a name for this pattern…revenge bedtime procrastination. This pattern of procrastination may be common, but it puts your health […]

Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. If you are looking for a simple exercise that can be done daily, then consider walking. Taking regular walks has some benefits that aren’t health related. It doesn’t require expensive equipment. All you need is a good pair of walking shoes! There are a lot of

After the stress we have collectively experienced since March of 2020, stress levels are at an all-time high. And the increase in chronic illness that has resulted is a warning sign that stress is out of control. Most people have become so accustomed to having high levels of stress that they are no longer aware

Much of the fresh produce found in your local grocery store has been sprayed with a variety of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides during the growing process. But consuming those common chemicals regularly may come with negative consequences to your health. The chemicals are used to increase crop yields. They do this by decreasing threats to

There is a damaging belief circulating throughout society that taking care of yourself first is selfish. Women are particularly hard-hit by this belief. Expectations that a woman should always put her children and spouse or partner’s needs above her own are common. If a woman does make the choice to take care of herself first,

Over the last century, how we eat has changed drastically. Back in the early 1900’s factory processed foods were just starting to be introduced to the market, therefore most people were eating a diet that was rich in whole foods.  The convenience of factory created foods completely changed US diets. It increased the amount of

The year 2020 brought unprecedented levels of stress to everyone around the globe. Lockdowns and COVID-19 concerns have impacted the mental and physical health of the global population. But long before worries about COVID-19 were the focus, stress was already a growing problem throughout the world. The lives of so many of us have been

How are you feeling? You’ve had some nagging health complaints and aren’t feeling as healthy as you know you should. Your energy has been dragging and you know that there’s something wrong. You’ve visited your doctor to rule out major health issues. He’s recommended watching what you eat, exercising more and reducing stress. So you’ve