Posts Tagged ‘Health and Wellness’
Sitting & Stretching Tips for Long Drives
Submitted by Kessler Rehabilitation Center West Caldwell. Destination driving vacations are a staple of American culture. But long hours spent crammed into a car can wreak havoc on your body before vacation even begins. As the miles go by, an aching back, a crick in your neck or tense shoulders can put the brakes on feeling good by the time you arrive.
Read MoreGum Disease: Causes Signs and Risks
Submitted by West Caldwell Dental Arts. Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss among adults. It is a chronic infection that damages gum tissue and can potentially destroy the jaw bone. However, since this condition is typically painless, many individuals go years without receiving a formal diagnosis.
Read MoreHow Your Diet Can Affect Mood, Cognition and Sleep
Submitted by Forerunner Counseling. The foods you eat can impact your brain, which means they can affect your mood, cognition, and sleep.
Read MoreFavorite At-Home Posture Exercises
Submitted by LightPort Physical Therapy. Little or no equipment needed to improve your posture. You can use household objects for these exercises. Watch and learn!
Read MoreTop 5 Myths About Doing a Detox
Submitted by Veronica Wheat, Chef V. Some people are intimidated by detox diets. While the thought of coming out the other side of a metabolic reboot sounds appealing, you don’t want to be miserable doing it.
Read MoreCannabis Is Medicine
Submitted by Ascend Montclair. Recent research in several countries has clearly illustrated not only the very promising medical efficacy of the plant but also that cannabis can decrease a patient’s dependence on conventional pharmaceutical treatments and drugs.
Read MorePhysical Therapy Exercises For Tech Neck Treatment
Technology has brought many wonderful things to our fingertips. However, an undue side effect of all this technology and connectivity is a condition known as tech neck.
Read MoreChallenges of Living with Diabetes
Living with diabetes can be a struggle to say the least. There’s the increasing stigmatization of having diabetes. Feelings of guilt or shame can lead to anxiety or even depression about having diabetes. Some people, despite well-meaning intentions, are quick to judge and state the obvious: stop drinking soda. Don’t eat fast food. Reduce your sugar intake.
Read More2 Easy Hacks for Lowering Blood Sugar
Living with diabetes isn’t a life sentence. In fact, it is possible to reverse diabetes. Sure, it’s going to take a lifestyle adjustment, including getting regular exercise and diet modification. But with these 2 easy hacks, you’ll be on your way to managing your diabetes.
Read MoreMarch is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month Desiree Johnson Mar 14, 2019 March is National Nutrition Month and annual nutrition education campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. During this month the academy hopes to put emphasis on making informed food choices and developing healthy behaviors related to physical activity. During this month, while you…
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