Sometimes a spa day is all you need for a day of relaxation, both physically and mentally. But some innovative spa therapies actually can benefit other aspects of health. Two popular therapies include visiting specialty rooms that may have health… read more
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Is Sitting Down Causing You More Harm Than Good?
We spend a large portion of our time sitting. In school, at work, on the couch, at a restaurant — all activities that require us to be sedentary. The Washington Post reported that on average, the adult American spends about… read more
Walk It Out: Learn to Improve Your Gait With These Tips
Most doctors agree that walking is a great way to improve or maintain your health. This is especially important as many of us are now working from home. But what if your “gait,” or the way someone walks, is contributing… read more
Find Out If You Identify More As a Left Brain or Right Brain Thinker
In the middle of your head is a band of nerve tissue that functions like the Panama Canal. This tissue, called the corpus callosum, connects the two hemispheres of your brain and allows them to work together. That’s where the… read more
Let Us Answer Your Questions About Mental Health Professionals
So, what do those letters after your name mean? Can you prescribe me some Xanax? Are you psychoanalyzing me right now? If both you and your husband are counselors, do you ever argue? As a therapist, I’ve been asked all… read more
Healthier Huddles: The Perfect Time to Draw Up New Plays
Finally figured out why I’ve split a seam or two in my day. I’ve been using the wrong dieting playbook! Maybe it's time to draw up new plays: Last-Place Playbook THE PLAY 1/ ALL-OUT BLITZ Clean out the fridge… read more
Get the Scoop on Skin Allergies
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology reports that skin allergies account for approximately 5.7 million doctor visits each year. The allergic reaction that occurs when your immune system has an unusual reaction to a harmless substance is called allergic contact dermatitis. Common signs of a… read more
7 Tips to Help Ease Anxiety During COVID-19
In a stressful time such as this, it’s easy to get lost in worry. Staying healthy, caring for family, working from home or not working at all – there’s no shortage of things to agonize over. You may find yourself… read more
Your Need for Water Goes Beyond Quenching Your Thirst
Water – a building block to all life. Us humans are made up of at least 60% of it, and it covers 71% of our Earth’s surface, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. We don’t think about it often, but… read more
What is Crystal-Infused Water, and Should I Try It?
Whether you’re into crystals or not, you’ve probably seen the increase in popularity of them all over the internet. There’s supposedly a crystal for everything and each of them has their own energy and healing property. While healing crystals have… read more