Wellness
Your Guide to Avoiding Winter Illnesses
January 15, 2019
Over the course of one year, 1 billion Americans will suffer from the common cold, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also reports that winter is peak cold season. This should come as no surprise when you think about how many people you see sneezing and coughing during the colder months. Fortunately, you can keep these illnesses at bay... Read More
Beware: New Year = New Fad Diets
January 11, 2019
Jan. 1 signals a new calendar year, and for many Americans, a "new year, new me" mentality. In fact, according to Business Insider, getting in shape is consistently the most popular New Year's resolution in the United States. While making lifestyle changes, as approved by a doctor, is not a bad thing, turning to a fad diet to achieve a resolution of getting in shape is not... Read More
Managing Your Mental Health During the Holidays
January 7, 2019
During the holiday season, many look forward to festivities with friends and family. But for others, this time can bring on or worsen stress, anxiety and depression. There are a variety of factors that can bring on holiday anxiety and depression. Some people experience increased financial burden due to travel, gift and/or hosting costs. Others may feel overwhelmed as the... Read More
Overcoming Fears
July 14, 2018
STOP. BREATHE. When fear and anxiety strike, we naturally go into fight or flight mode. It is impossible to think clearly in this state of mind. Take a few moments to focus on breathing deeply and calm down physically and mentally. EXPERIENCE EMOTIONS When we cannot make things better right away, we must tolerate painful events and emotions. The best thing is not to fight what... Read More
