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Showing Gratitude to Change Your Attitude
Posted On Dec 18, 2019
In 2019, Julie Ray of the Gallup Organizations stated that “The world took a negative turn in 2017, with global levels of stress, worry, sadness and pain hitting new heights”. Often, we struggle with these omnipresent issues on a daily basis only to ask ourselves “what can be done.”1 Showing gratitude has perceivable welcome effects…
Tips to Beat the Holiday Blues
Posted On Dec 11, 2019
For many of us the holidays bring the joy of shopping, community, and weather you can bundle up to. For others this means financial stress, isolation, and a lack of sunshine to keep them going. If you find yourself feeling down around the holidays, here are some tips to bring back some cheer. Do not…
7 Healthy Recipe Ideas for the Holidays
Posted On Dec 06, 2019
The holidays can be a source of great joy and happiness for many people. They can also be a great source of stress and anxiety. If your holiday stress stems from worrying about eating right during the holidays and not falling back into habits you’ve worked hard to kick, whether that be dieting for weight…
Stress and the Common Cold
Posted On Nov 20, 2019
Cortisol, our body’s stress hormone, is known to suppress immune function temporarily. This reduces the inflammatory response to viruses as well as bacteria. When suffering from chronic stress our inflammatory response is negatively affected due to our immune system being less receptive of cortisol. (1) Doctors have been aware of the link between high stress…
Dr. Wilson’s Breakfast Recipe
Posted On Nov 14, 2019
Today Dr. Wilson brings us his energy-rich, adrenal-friendly breakfast recipe! “Starting your day with a nutritious, high-energy breakfast is one of the best ways to stay balanced all day long. The breakfasts that seem to provide the most balanced and sustainable energy throughout the morning contain a combination of high quality oil or fat, at…
Flu Facts and Fiction
Posted On Nov 13, 2019
Every year from fall to winter myths about influenza spread quicker than the virus itself. Today we’re going to look at the truth behind the flu, and how you can help keep yourself protected. Truth- You cannot get the flu from a flu shot While flu shots are made with dead viruses or proteins…
6 Probiotics for Boosting Your Kid’s Immunity
Posted On Oct 30, 2019
Despite your best efforts, do you feel like your kids gets sick more often than other kids? Does it feel like they catch illnesses at certain times throughout the year, every year? Does your child experience recurrent cough, asthma or eczema? It’s possible that stress is making or keeping your young one sick.17 Stress directly…
Using Exercise to Boost Your Immunity
Posted On Oct 23, 2019
While we’ve covered the importance of exercise on this blog before, it can be a tough sell for people struggling with irregular HPA stress axis function. Thankfully, when dealing with chronic stress, a little exercise can go a long way. Regardless of your energy levels, you’re going to want to have some kind of regular…
The Importance of Zinc to Your Immune System
Posted On Oct 09, 2019
Zinc, one of our favorite underrated minerals, plays a crucial role in immune health. This mighty mineral heavily affects numerous facets of the immune system, so much so that those deficient in zinc are increasingly susceptible to a variety of pathogens. (1) Zinc is imperative for the development and function of cells mediating immunity, meaning…
How Sleep Can Affect Your Immune System
Posted On Sep 25, 2019
Not getting an adequate amount of sleep can make you feel lethargic, tired and worn down. But studies show that your sleep you get can actually affect your immune system and how fast it takes you to start feeling better. So, if you feel like you’re getting sick more often, it’s possible the quality of…
