Parents are often diligent about scheduling their children for their annual check-up with the pediatrician. But when was the last time you scheduled one for yourself? Many adults delay annual check-ups if they are not experiencing any problems but routine… read more
Lindsey Johnson
Get Your Heart Pumping With These Cardio Intensive Workouts!
A comprehensive workout routine includes 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity and at least two days per week of resistance training that works all major muscle groups. If that sounds like too much, cut the time and… read more
Florida Fruit: The Antioxidant Powerhouse Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a native Florida fruit full of health benefits. Grapefruit season kicks off as the weather turns cooler, usually around November, with peak sweetness from January through May. According to Medical News Today, grapefruit is packed with many nutrients,… read more
Best Books for Well-Rounded Self-Care
Books can be a great part of a well rounded self care approach. I love to read, but the demands of life sometimes make this escape difficult. I spend a lot of time in the car and have started listening… read more
Catch some Zzz’s for World Sleep Day
March 18th is World Sleep Day World Sleep Day, hosted by World Sleep Society, is an annual event created by healthcare practitioners working in the field of sleep medicine as a way to share research and information related to sleep… read more
Get Away with a Wellness Retreat
Cal-a-vie Health Spa - Vista, CA Experience one of Cal-a-vie's award-winning wellness programs for a 3, 4 or 7-day stay. Programs include wellness assessments, spa services such as massage, seaweed wraps, reflexology and facials,. nutrition lectures, unlimited fitness classes, cooking… read more
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
The dreaded announcement that comes at the beginning of every flight: “Place your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others.” How many times have you heard this announcement and scoffed? Harvard Business Review states that we cannot take care… read more
Can Being Fully Present Make Me Healthier?
Mindfulness has become a buzz word in the last several years but what does it actually mean and can anyone do it? According to Mindful.org, mindfulness is “the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are… read more
Gout: The Throbbing Pain You Want to Live Without
Did you know gout is a form of arthritis? Why does the body react this way? Learn the symptoms and risk factors of this painful condition that can affect anyone. Symptoms Gout arrives as a sudden attack, often in the… read more
Are Psychedelic Drugs the Medical Future?
Many people think of drugs like LSD (“acid”) and hallucinogenic mushrooms (“shrooms”) as drugs used by peace loving hippies who want to take a “trip” and escape reality. But what about psychedelic drugs being used in microdoses as a treatment… read more