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The skin is your body’s protective coating, the first layer of defense against germs and the weather. It plays an important role in regulating body temperature, and the nerves contained within the layers of the skin are how we feel and touch objects. In fact, skin-to-skin contact is a fundamental part of being human, and
It’s our final week of our Healing Habits campaign! I hope you learned even just one thing that can help promote a better lifestyle for yourself, whatever that may be. This week it’s all about faith and believing in something bigger than ourselves. I’m happy to put myself out there and let you know that
Have you ever had a bad day, felt terribly stressed, and then went outside and instantly experienced a sense of relief? Was it the sunshine on your face? A light breeze? Getting outside really does make you feel better! Just like plants, sunshine and fresh air are important for humans to have healthy lives. The
Cayenne is a spicy chili pepper that is added to food to enhance flavor. This pepper plant is originally from Central and South America and is now frequently used in Southwestern, Mexican, and Cajun dishes. While it is best known for its spicy heat, cayenne also has multiple health benefits. Capsaicin, the active ingredient that
When you hear the word “diet” what comes to mind? Weight loss? Restriction? Calories? Healthy? Failure? Carrot sticks? This week’s topic is something I am personally very passionate about. If I did not become a nurse, I think I certainly would have headed into the nutrition field. I find it fascinating that by simply changing
Zzzzz…. Sleep. Something so simple, yet difficult for some people. According to the Centers for Disease & Control Prevention (CDC), adults should sleep 7 hours or more per night for optimal health (2016). Anything less is considered insufficient sleep and can have negative impacts on an individuals overall quality of life. In the same article,
Bitter melon is a tropical vine and belongs to the gourd family. The oblong-shaped fruit is green, and has a unique bumpy appearance and an equally distinct sharp flavor. Also known as Momordica Charantia, the bitter gourd originally came from India before it was introduced to China and then traveled to other parts of Asia.
Exercise! With a show of hands, how many of you actually enjoy exercise? When was the last time you exercised? Are you a gym-goer? Runner? Yogi at home? Or can you even remember the last time you purposefully exercised? As of 2013 and according to the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, the national
Welcome to Week 2 of our Healing Habits Campaign! How was week 1 for you? Were you able to figure out what bad habits you wanted to STOP and what habits you wanted to START? Let us know in the comments below! This week, we’re focusing on something simple to do, yet many of us
Welcome to Week 1 of our Healing Habits Journey! We are so excited that you have decided to join us. For the beginning of this journey, we must first learn how to STOP IT. Sounds a little wrong, doesn’t it? To start, we have to stop? What we mean is that in order to learn