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Pets Lead to Greater Health

11/30/2020

Everyone knows that a dog is mans best friend, but did you know that having a pet brings other health related benefits? Below are a few things that may convince you to adopt a furry friend to keep you company this winter (especially if you work from home). Lower Blood PressureStudies show that dog owners have lower blood pressure...

Staying Happy During Quarantine

11/23/2020

With both the holidays and another shut down quickly approaching, its normal to feel stressed out and down. Here are some ways to lower your stress and stay happy in quarantine:Positive ThinkingPositivity is a skill anyone can have- next time you have a negative thought, think of how you can change it to something positive. Try to remind yourself...

Does the way you sleep affect your back?

11/17/2020

Since every body is different, no one position is best for everyone. Believe it or not, when we sleep we actually switch positions around every 20 minutes. This is our bodies way of regulating itself to find the best position for pressure dependent areas in the body such as the spine. If you're someone whose suffering from spine issues,...

Healthy Fats

11/17/2020

People often forget to include healthy fats, or Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats in their diet. Healthy fats have a wide array of benefits and are a source for energy and cell support. Fish, nuts, olive oil, avocado, and dark chocolate are some examples of food rich in healthy fats. You can exchange fats with carbohydrates if you...

Something to Think About

11/11/2020

With the way society is set up, it seems like a majority of people are constantly on the go. Productivity is always a good thing, but it is so important to have balance by taking some time to work on YOURSELF. Taking even just a small amount of time each day for reflection and relaxing is so good for your...