Blog

Cold weather and winter storms are long gone for the year, but that does not mean your immune system is in the clear. A summer cold or flu can still come biting. Health24.com discusses 5 ways to keep your immune system strong in the summer months to ensure you can enjoy all of the summer fun! Enjoy Summer Fruits and Salads - Find tasty, vitamin-packed options to eat and snack on. Wash Your Hands - You are surrounded by germs, not just in the winter! Start Taking a Probiotic - Probiotics can serve as a great immune booster for your body. Get Enough...

Meditation is a training method for the mind and a relaxation tool for your body. It has been practiced for thousands of years, but recent studies show even more positive effects it can have on the body. Meditation is not just for relaxation. It can also help to lower blood pressure and heart rate, lessen stress and depression, and improve IBS pain. Research has linked mindful meditation to improvements in IBS. A 3-month study showed that meditation was effective in treating the psychological factors associated with pain in IBS. So, where should you start? Well, you can start off with...

Summer is almost here, and the sun is starting to heat up! Time for outdoor runs, long days on the beach, and barbeques. With all this exposure to the sun, make sure you are protecting your skin. Be sure you are diligent about applying sunscreen. It is recommended that you shield your skin with SPF 30 or higher. However, if you do get sunburn here are some tips. Act Fast to Cool it Down- take a cool bath or dip into a cool pool to cool your skin down. The sooner the better. After cooling off, cover up and avoid...