wellness

5 Mind-Body Therapies for Improved Well-being

Are you looking for ways to improve your well-being? If so, then you should look into incorporating mind-body therapies into your daily routine. Mind-body therapies focus on the connection between the mind and body and involve activities such as yoga, meditation, tai chi, and mindfulness. These activities can help reduce stress and promote relaxation while […]

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Tips for Sinus Relief

Sinus congestion is common when pollen is high and allergies are inflamed. This is a common problem in the spring and summer. There are some options aside from medication to help ease sinus discomfort. Using a humidifier in the rooms you typically occupy can help soothe sinuses and loosen up mucus. Adding a little bit

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Ways to Stay Safe in the Sun

Every June, Cancer from the sun month is observed. The main goal is to educate and assist in learning about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. With summer break upon us, here are some tips on how to stay safe in the sun. Tips for Staying Healthy Wear protective clothing. Wearing bright colored, synthetic (man-made)

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Benefits of Gardening

Gardening not only produces healthy food to eat and flowers to observe but can also benefit your health. Growing your own food and plants is good for you both mentally and physically. Gardening provides your body with vitamin D and has the potential to reduce dementia risk. Gardening outdoors encourages vitamin D absorption which can

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Bone Health 101

There is more to bone health than just eating calcium rich foods or taking calcium supplements. Some foods help with the absorption of calcium and some foods interfere with calcium absorption. We are all aware that dairy products, such as milk, cheese, and yogurt, are great sources of calcium. Did you know that there are

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Seasonal Allergies

Allergy season has arrived. Many of us struggle with seasonal allergies. It’s annoying and uncomfortable to say the very least. There are ways to reduce the severity of it. Talk to your doctor about possible allergy medication options. Corticosteroid nasal spray, such as Flonase, is often the most effective. The downside of using a corticosteroid

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Benefits of Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are highly versatile tiny, oval shaped, black to white seeds. These seeds are highly nutritious and have many different health benefits. Chia seeds come for the desert plant Salvia hispanica, native to Central America, mainly Mexico and Guatemala. Chia seeds can be made into pudding, added to porridge and/or yogurt, used in baked goods, and

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How to Use Witch Hazel

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