Six Reasons You May Be Tired All the Time

Do you often feel lethargic for no real reason? I feel like I can speak for every mother out there when I say that feeling tired is a very common occurrence. In fact, modern life comes with all kinds of stressors that make us tired, and keep us tired. That being said, if you findContinueContinue reading “Six Reasons You May Be Tired All the Time”

Five Herbal Teas to Help Reduce Stress

Herbal teas are a natural way to help reduce stress. In this day and age, we lead very stressful lives. Not only do we have to deal with the difficulties of running households, careers, families, and social lives, but a pandemic on top of it all. Our lives are basically engineered to be stressful, soContinueContinue reading “Five Herbal Teas to Help Reduce Stress”

Should You Be Wearing a Mask at the Gym?

Covid-19 mask mandates are returning. It’s been a nice, mask-free summer for those of use that are vaccinated, but with the Delta Variant on the rise, many states are considering more mask mandates, for everyone. Right now only certain states are suggesting that we once again don our masks, but currently the masks are onlyContinueContinue reading “Should You Be Wearing a Mask at the Gym?”

Five Best Natural Deodorants for Athletes

Any athlete will tell you, deodorant is a must. Finding the right deodorant can be a tricky process, especially for an athlete. Not only do you have to find one that smells good, but your body will eventually get used to any deodorant you use, so you also have to switch it up. Many deodorantsContinueContinue reading “Five Best Natural Deodorants for Athletes”

How to Stay Cool in Extreme Heat

Temperatures are rising, so staying cool is imperative. I don’t know how anyone can argue with global warming given that we are basically living in an earth-sized oven. Temperatures are reaching record highs all over the country and world, and that can be absolute torture for people without air-conditioning. Not only is dehydration a risk,ContinueContinue reading “How to Stay Cool in Extreme Heat”

7 Foods to Keep you Full Longer

Staying full after eating is half the battle in terms of weight loss. When it comes to a healthy, balanced diet, one of the problems we face is how to eat foods that will keep us full. Generally speaking, lots of healthy foods taste great, but don’t really fill us up. We then turn toContinueContinue reading “7 Foods to Keep you Full Longer”

Five Foods to Eat to Treat Dehydration

If you are feeling dehydrated, stock up on these foods now! Did you know that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? That means it is very likely that you’re dehydrated right now, and don’t even know it. While it is technically possible to over-hydrate, chances are you are way more likely that you aren’t drinkingContinueContinue reading “Five Foods to Eat to Treat Dehydration”

Six Potential Health Benefits of Ashwagandha

In terms of herbal supplements, should you give ashwagandha a try? As a surgeon, I obviously believe in the benefits of Western medicine. As a society we have made huge strides in treating diseases and illnesses, and we have our life expectancies to show for it. That being said, I also believe in the useContinueContinue reading “Six Potential Health Benefits of Ashwagandha”

Four Reasons to Eat More Probiotics

Your immune system could always use more support. One of the main reasons you should eat more probiotics is for your immune response. Your digestive system plays a huge part in your overall health, and the bacteria in your gut supports your immune system, as well as your stress levels, cholesterol, and even your skin.ContinueContinue reading “Four Reasons to Eat More Probiotics”

Mental Health Benefits of Nature

The most natural stress reliever is nature itself. I don’t know about you, but I try and spend as much time in nature as possible. Escaping into the wilderness isn’t something we normally prioritize. Our lives are built around family, jobs, and technology, so in order to really get out and experience nature we haveContinueContinue reading “Mental Health Benefits of Nature”