Category Archives: Covid 19 Recovery

COVID-19 and Nutrition

It’s been two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and while research has primarily focused on vaccine production, boosters and anti-viral medications, scientists have also emphasized the importance of boosting the immune system through nutrition.  Your health depends on an adequate intake of essential nutrients which will support a properly functioning immune system.  […]

Dopamine – The Happy Hormone

Bad moods.  We all have them.  Even though something specific may happen to trigger a bad mood like a bad morning commute or missing lunch, sometimes we just wake up in a bad mood and we aren’t even sure why.  The triggers of a bad mood often depend on the people and the stresses in […]

Stressssssss

Stress, we all have it.  The fact is, life is stressful and it’s almost impossible to avoid certain stressful situations.  Work deadlines, misplacing keys, financial woes, traffic jams, relationship problems, running late for an appointment… the list goes on and on.  A little bit of stress can be helpful at times, such as in an […]

You Snooze, You Lose (Weight)

When most people think about trying to lose weight, they think about watching every calorie they eat and doing endless amounts of exercise.  But if you’ve been doing just that and still not losing weight (and…gasp…maybe even gaining weight), it may be time to consider if you’re getting enough zzzzz’s.    Research on sleep having a […]

Are You Constantly Snacking?

It’s 10:00 am and all of a sudden, your stomach is growling.  You think to yourself, I had breakfast not that long ago, how can I already be hungry?  Or maybe it’s 1:00 pm, you just finished your lunch, and you’re hungry again. If you’ve ever gotten back from a meal to find yourself already […]

Post-Pandemic Health Tips

As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to roll out across the country and life slowly starts to return to normal, many have found themselves feeling pressured to lose weight in anticipation of post-pandemic life.   The average weight gain during the COVID-19 pandemic has been 3 to 15 pounds, mainly due to less movement, more snacking and convenience foods, more stress (which […]

Exercise & COVID-19

You’ve heard it many times before – exercise is good for you and can help you lose weight, improve your mood, give you more energy, reduce stress, and improve your sleep. But now, it seems like we can add one more benefit to that list.  According to a recent study, regular exercise was strongly associated […]

How To Improve Your Sleep

Do you feel like you can never get enough sleep? You are not alone. Approximately 50-70 million US adults suffer from sleep disorders. There are various sleep distractions that can affect anyone, at any age. Research shows that there is a link between the amount of sleep you get and the increased risk of cardiovascular […]

COVID-19 and Alcohol Use

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in one way or another-  from job loss and financial stress to extreme social isolation.  And now researchers say there is another alarming consequence to be concerned about.  It seems many Americans have turned to alcohol to cope with the stress, anxiety, isolation and uncertainty of the […]

How to Be Positive – Even During a Pandemic

No doubt, we are living in challenging times.   In recent months, even those “glass half full” optimists are struggling to stay positive.  Although it’s easy to get caught up in all the negativity of the news and what’s going on in the world, staying positive can do more than just put you in a better […]