The Truth About Water, and How Much You Should Be Drinking
July 28, 2022
By: Dr. Mary Rose Strickland Staying properly hydrated is very important for many functions and tissues of our body to work well. Being hydrated boosts brain performance (including memory, mood, concentration and reaction time), digestion, results in more energy, assists in weight loss or management, can assist in decrease joint pain, aide in heart health
Sleep Tips to Help You Fall and Stay Asleep
July 22, 2022
Create a dark, cool environment. Minimize blue light from phones, tablets and TVs, especially 1 hr prior to bed. Avoid eating large, high carb meal in the 2 hours before bed.\ Be sure to get physical activity in during the day! Increase your exposure to natural sunlight during the day. Keep your extremities warm which
Anti-Inflammatory Foods
July 13, 2022
One of the most powerful tools to combat inflammation comes from the grocery store. Foods that CAUSE inflammation: Added sugars Trans Fats Red and processed meats Refined carbohydrates (highly processed white flour bread and rolls, crackers, sugary cereals, white rice) Omega-6s (canola, corn, safflower, sunflower and peanut oils, mayonnaise) Foods that FIGHT inflammation: Fresh fruits
