Health Journal

Tune Up Your Immune System for the Coming Fall
As summer comes to a close, another season takes its place. Hot, muggy days are replaced with the cool, crisp air of fall. But fall brings more than relief from the heat. Fall signals the start of cold and flu...
What Does Your Family's Back-to-School Prep List Look Like?
Pencils, binders, notebooks—these school supplies are essential to help your kid succeed in the classroom. But markers and colored pencils aren’t the only things that belong on your back-to-school prep list. Parents should start thinking about what kids need from...
Overcoming Seasonal Allergy Brain Fog
When the temperatures start to rise, allergy sufferers know what comes next. All those pretty flowers in bloom are a bad omen for people with seasonal allergies. Spring marks the beginning of sneezes, itchy eyes and stuffy noses. But the...
Get Set to Reset Your Circadian Clock After Daylight Savings
The end of daylight saving time (DST) this November means you get one extra hour of sleep during the time change. For most people, that’s the only good part! Turning the clocks back an hour might seem like nothing. But...
8 Reasons Gardening is Good for Your Health
Gardening is a hobby people of all ages and ability levels can enjoy. It’s simple and affordable, yet few have truly committed to caring for the soil. Many people are hesitant to start a garden because they’re convinced the plants...
9 Self-Care Tips for the Turn of the Seasons
The shift from summer to fall is many people’s favorite. There’s something magical about sweater weather, changing leaves, warm drinks and the start of the holiday season. But there’s also the prospect of shorter days, seasonal illness and the stress...
5 Easy Ways to Add Superfoods to Your Autumn Recipes
Some people love spring’s blossoms, but autumn is my cup of tea! Harvest season offers spiced beverages, cozy sweaters, and an abundance of nutrient-dense, late-year crops such as squash, apples, and cruciferous veggies. Does the phrase “autumn recipes” summon visions...