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Is Couples Therapy The New Wellness Essential?

31Oct

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Is Couples Therapy The New Wellness Essential?

"It's crazy that we spend so much energy working to enhance everything else about ourselves and our lives, but we have so much shame about working on our relationships in the same way. Even though I'm in what I consider to be a healthy relationship, I think couples therapy helps to make it that much better." Is couples therapy right for you and your partner? Here's what the experts have to say. Michael I. Bennet, M.D., relationship expert and author of F*ck Love, says that it's probably not necessary to go to couples therapy if there isn't a specific problem. But if there's one issue or fight that keeps coming up over and over again, give it a try. He also recommends going into it with a specific goal in mind. "Consulting such a therapist with a smart goal is bound to be construct...

Health And Wellness: Why A Banana A Day Will Keep The Doctor Away

17Oct

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Health And Wellness: Why A Banana A Day Will Keep The Doctor Away

When you see commercials with elite athletes dramatically tearing up the basketball court or drilling long balls to center field, the ever-important question always follows: Is it in you? Well, according to experts, not as much as it should. Doctors say we need 4,700 milligrams daily, but studies show most people aren’t getting enough potassium in their diet. If you are looking for an effective way to feel better, here are four reasons potassium is essential for good health. 1. It reduces bone loss. The role of potassium in bone health relates to the ability of selected potassium salts to neutralize bone-depleting metabolic acids. 2. Maintains blood pressure. To appreciate the role of potassium, you need to understand kidney function. The tricky process of controlling blo...

STUDY FINDS: Weight Loss May Come Down To What’s In Your Poop

18Sep

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Diet, Wellness

STUDY FINDS: Weight Loss May Come Down To What’s In Your Poop

Wondering why a diet's not working for you? Stop watching your waistline and consider something a little deeper — like the feces lodged in your intestines. A study this month in the International Journal of Obesity found that a specific diet's success may come down to the bacteria mix in one's gut, as observed in stool samples. The study shows that only about half of the population will lose weight if they eat in accordance with the Danish national dietary recommendations and eat more fruit, vegetables, fibers and whole grains," said Mads F. Hjorth, a co-author of the study and nutrition professor at the University of Copenhagen. Read more at USA Today

4 Wellness Trends You Need To Know About

10Sep

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4 Wellness Trends You Need To Know About

The Wellness space has exploded like wildfire. According to the Global Wellness Institute, space is valued at 3.72 trillion and is growing by 10% each year. As we grow busier and more connected, the desire to unplug, recharge and invest in our well-being skyrockets. While wellness used to be confined to the domains of fitness and food, the definition has recently expanded to encapsulate a more holistic vision of well-being. Here are 5 interesting new players in the wellness space. 1. Stretching Labs Dedicated stretch studios are on the rise. As the name suggests, these spaces are designed exclusively to stretch you and work with your body to help repair and restore it. Founders Tim Trost and Saul Janson started the lab after noticing that there was nowhere to get stretched unless you had a...

15 Health and Wellness Use Cases for Virtual Reality

22Jun

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15 Health and Wellness Use Cases for Virtual Reality

Virtual reality has moved from science fiction to marketable consumer product astonishingly quickly, partly because the incorporation of the smartphone into the technology makes it accessible, if not ubiquitous. But what about in healthcare? Could a technology primarily associated with gaming turn out to be a serious therapeutic tool? In May, Kalorama reported that the virtual and augmented reality market in health care grew from $525 million in 2012 to an estimated $976 million in 2017. Virtual reality is showing promise in treating pain, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, smoking cessation, and even at the dentist’s office. We’ve rounded up 15 VR use cases, read on for the whole list. Read the full article at Mobile Health News

Successful Weight Loss Dieting? Check Blood Sugar and Insulin First!

11Jun

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Successful Weight Loss Dieting? Check Blood Sugar and Insulin First!

Success on a weight-loss diet can be predicted by measuring a person’s blood sugar and fasting insulin levels, according to a study presented at the American Diabetes Association meeting in San Diego. The international study examined data from six studies of different diets designed to improve nutrition. It found that those biomarkers consistently predicted losing weight and keeping it off. A fiber-rich diet without calorie restrictions is successful for many with prediabetes, the study found. Carbohydrate and fat intake should be adjusted according to fasting insulin levels. "Remarkably, for many patients, use of these biomarkers can lead to a six- to seven-fold greater weight loss," said study leader Arne Astrup. He is head of the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at ...

4 Reasons you’re NOT Losing Weight on a Vegan diet

10Apr

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4 Reasons you’re NOT Losing Weight on a Vegan diet

Interestingly this is not merely a notion; an Oxford University study of 40,000 adults found that those who ate a diet high in meat, had the highest Body Mass Indexes (BMIs) with vegans the lowest and vegetarians in the middle. However, in reality, my clinical practice experience does not coincide with these research findings and in fact, those who have cut out all foods originating from animal products did not lose weight and worse still often gained weight! Let's take a look at some of the ways that might be sabotaging your good intentions and weight loss efforts. 1. You're not eating enough protein Protein is the one food group that is should be the focus of a new vegan diet with getting adequate protein the main aim. Adequate protein is also an essential as part of a weight l...

1Apr

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Why can’t I lose weight? Here’s Why!

Losing weight isn’t easy and dieters often fail multiple times before getting it right. The reasons are multifaceted. Many assume that exercise will solve the weight-loss dilemma — it won’t — or that fat will make you fat. Wrong again. Here are five reasons your diet may be doomed: 1. Counting calories, but not eating real food Calories from refined carbohydrates and sugar cause you to eat more, without feeling satisfied. Calories from healthy fats, fiber rich sources, and protein, however are metabolized differently and more likely to lead to effective weight loss. 2. Starting the day with carbohydrates Cereal, toast with jam, or a big glass of OJ are breakfast staples, but studies show that starting the day with protein, instead of sugary carbohydrates leads to reduced hung...

3 Health and Wellness Trends You Need to Watch in 2017

20Mar

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3 Health and Wellness Trends You Need to Watch in 2017

For 2017, there are three emerging trends to keep at the top of your watch list. These trends are likely to create a more successful wellness program that you and your employees will be excited to participate in. Emerging Trend #1 – Wearables Wearable fitness tracking devices have made huge strides in recent years. Gone are the clunky versions of the past that featured a limited level of functionality. Today’s fitness trackers feature a sleek design that easily aligns with the user’s daily wardrobe. More closely resembling a watch or a bracelet than a health monitor, the stylish appearance of these modern trackers has contributed to their increase in popularity. Emerging Trend #2 – Social Challenges and Gamification Thanks to the improvements in wearables, social challenges are als...

What other Options When Diet and Exercise Fail?

6Mar

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What other Options When Diet and Exercise Fail?

Treating obesity can often be difficult. If you’re affected by obesity, you know first-hand that addressing your weight and improving your health is not always an easy task to accomplish. The scope of weight-loss options are wide and can often be confusing and intimidating. More than 93 million Americans are affected by the disease of obesity. Obesity carries with it various other diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and more. Combined with obesity, these conditions may greatly impact an individual’s quality of health and life. What are some weight loss options: Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries are major, life-changing procedures. While weight-loss surgery can help reduce your risk of weight-related health problems — such as type 2 diabetes, h...