Journaling for Wellbeing

Journaling for Wellbeing

The benefits of writing your daily thoughts in a journal can be very beneficial. Daily writing can reduce stress as well. Helping you move forward in your personal and academic growth. IMPROVES MENTAL HEALTH The act of taking pen to paper can help you relax. manage anxiety and cope with depression. For those who can […]

Nasal Irrigation Can help Reduce COVID-19 and Other Viruses

Nasal Irrigation Can help Reduce COVID-19 and Other Viruses

The nose and the mouth represent entry portals for the COVID-19 and other viral infections. Saline Nasal Irrigations (SNIs) can reduce the viral load in the nasal cavities. Oral rinse with antimicrobial agents is effective in reducing the viral load in oral fluids. The International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology is in favor of saline […]

Sustaining Lifestyle Goals

Sustaining Lifestyle Goals

  If you are interested in making dietary changes remember that 60% of American adults have one or more diet-related chronic diseases. It is fairly common knowledge that a major aspect of good health is diet and exercise. Adhering to lifestyle change for the long-term can be challenging for many people. There are many ways […]

ULCERATIVE COLITIS – WHAT IS IT?

ULCERATIVE COLITIS – WHAT IS IT?

Ulcerative colitis is a condition in which the lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum becomes inflamed. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn disease is a related condition. CAUSES The cause is unknown. People with this condition sometimes have problems with their immune system. However, it is not clear if […]

What Causes GERD?

What Causes GERD?

We have entered the time of year when a lot of seasonal foods are readily available.  For those who have digestive problems, some of these foods can be very irritating. One digestive issue is known as GERD. Short for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Common symptoms of GERD are heartburn, a painful, burning feeling in the middle […]

Finding Gratitude in Simple Ways

Finding Gratitude in Simple Ways

In September we traveled across the United States. We left California on September 8th in our Class C motor home. We  reached Connecticut in 10 days. We haven’t been back there in many years. However many setbacks happened and we experienced the simple kindness of strangers along the way. Too many to mention here, but […]