Allergy season is typically from February until summer. About 1/5 of people suffer from some kind of allergy- intensity varies from person to person. There are a lot of things you can try, ranging from natural remedies to over the counter medications, to prescribed allergy shots. Here is a list of things that can helpContinue reading “Managing Spring Allergies”
Category Archives: Health
Which Drinks Actually Hydrate You
Drinking enough water can help so many things, like regulating your body temperature, keeping joints healthy, preventing infections, delivering nutrients, and keeping your organs functioning. Being hydrated can also improve your sleep quality, mental state, and your mood. Your body depends on staying hydrated to survive, so what drinks will actually hydrate you? Even ifContinue reading “Which Drinks Actually Hydrate You”
Signs Your Mental Health is Getting Bad Again
Something that a lot of people don’t understand is that healing is not linear. If you are struggling with depression and/or anxiety, you are going to have good days and bad days. It is completely normal to have a bad day, even after having a good stretch of days. While it is normal, it isContinue reading “Signs Your Mental Health is Getting Bad Again”
Putting Yourself First
If you don’t pick a day to relax, your body will pick it for you. Oftentimes, we become accustomed to pushing forward and working through whatever we have going on. We start to feel overwhelmed, stressed, tired, or sick and we continue on with our lives. When we do this we are forcing our bodiesContinue reading “Putting Yourself First”
Incorporating Fiber into your Diet
Everyone always says to add fiber to your diet, but why? What actually is fiber? There are two main kinds of fiber: soluble and insoluble. According to the Mayo Clinic, soluble fiber dissolves in water and can help lower cholesterol and glucose levels. It can be found in foods such as oats, beans, peas, apples,Continue reading “Incorporating Fiber into your Diet”
Winter Hydration
Staying hydrated year round is important to good health but it can seem harder during the winter. Especially this time of year, it is harder to tell when your body has perspiration which leads to dehydration. Staying hydrated will help with a number of things that are winter related, such as helping with dry skin,Continue reading “Winter Hydration”
Gut Health
Gut health is an important part of overall health. Research has shown that not taking proper care of your gut can lead to autoimmune conditions such as issues with thyroids, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes and more. Not having a healthy gut along with inflammation in your nervous system can also lead to anxiety andContinue reading “Gut Health”
Vitamins that Help Anxiety and Depression
Research has shown that certain vitamins, supplements, and herbs have helped improve symptoms of anxiety and depression. These can be taken in the form of foods or supplements. Vitamin D- helps with mood regulation and nerve and brain health. B Vitamins- there are 8 different nutrients that combine and help the body’s stress levels. AContinue reading “Vitamins that Help Anxiety and Depression”
What Actually Helps When You’re Sick
Everyone knows the basics when it comes to being sick. Rest, drink water, and take vitamin C. There are contradictory findings from studies on the affects of vitamin C, some studies show that taking the vitamin can shorten the amount of time you are sick while others found it has no substantial benefits. There areContinue reading “What Actually Helps When You’re Sick”
Signs of Anxiety
Oftentimes it can be difficult to recognize signs of anxiety, especially if you do not struggle with anxiety yourself. Although everyone is different, there are some common signs that you can look for. Here is a list of signs of anxiety: Breathing rapidly or hyperventilation Sweating Shaking or trembling Difficulty concentrating Pacing Fidgeting Biting orContinue reading “Signs of Anxiety”
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