Now that summer weather is upon us and people are spending more time outside of their homes after months inside during the shutdown, it’s an excellent time to review solar safety tips and safe sun behaviors. The sun is the
How to Wear and Remove a Face Mask Safely
It’s a strange new world where we are often asked to wear a face covering or mask to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Some policy experts predict we may be asked to wear masks for the next year,
Feed Your Mood During the COVID-19 Crisis
Living amid a global pandemic can be stressful, to put it mildly. With uncertainty hovering around every aspect of our lives, it’s no wonder we’re experiencing a range of emotions and moods. So, how are you dealing with them? You
What’s Cooking During COVID-19?
We’ve been asked to stay at home for almost two months now. How are you feeling? Is stress getting to you? If so, it might be time to examine what you’re cooking and consuming. In times of stress, your body
5 Ways to Cultivate a Gratitude Practice
It’s easy to feel sorry for ourselves or experience anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. We didn’t want our lives to change so dramatically, and we didn’t do anything to “deserve” this complete change in lifestyle, and yet here we are,
Attitude of Gratitude Can Help You Through The COVID-19
How Adopting an Attitude of Gratitude Can Help You Through The COVID-19 Crisis We’re all in this together. There’s a global pandemic in our midst. Businesses are closed, sporting events have been canceled, kids are home from school for the
8 Ways To Support Your Gut Microbiome
In our last post, we learned that the gut microbiome is a community of bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses that lives in your large intestine and can affect everything from your weight to your immune system and your moods. Scientists
What is the Gut Microbiome?
Nothing can change your day like an upset gastrointestinal system―literally! Feeling gassy and bloated can make you want to stay home rather than being around co-workers or friends. Diarrhea can be debilitating. Such unpleasant issues can hijack your day. It’s
How to Avoid Getting Sick this Season
On January 31, Alex Azar, the US Secretary of Health and Human Services, declared a public health emergency around the Novel Coronavirus which originated in Wuhan, China and has spread to thousands of people in multiple countries. The good news
What You Need to Know About the Novel Coronavirus
You’ve likely heard mention of the coronavirus in the news. The scientific name of the virus causing the outbreak originating in Wuhan, China, is the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV. It’s a new strain of a known type of virus