Do These Simple Stretches Before Bed and Fall Asleep Faster
Here at UpWellness, we talk a lot about how “medicine” does not always come in a bottle that you pick up at the pharmacy. Movement is medicine. Sleep is medicine. And today’s article from my team at UpWellness all about how doing the right movements before bed can actually improve your sleep. That’s the kind […]
The #1 Thing Women Over 40 Must Do
Modern women over 40 don’t feel middle-aged. In fact, many believe they’re in their prime, particularly because of this one thing that’s keeping their brain and body sharp. What is it? Well, without it, quality of life and bone health deteriorates. However, by including this one thing into your routine you’ll look and feel years […]
6 Ways to Supercharge Your Immune System Before Winter
With Covid-19 still looming heavily over the U.S., Americans are looking for ways to boost their immune system before winter hits. But it’s not as simple as targeting one specific entity in your body. The immune system is the body’s natural defense system, made up of a network of molecules, tissues, cells, and organs working […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Cartilage but Should
We go running and lift weights to improve our muscles and drink milk to take care of our bones, but cartilage often gets overlooked.
22 Things to Make Your Daily Walk More Exciting
Exercise doesn’t need to be complicated – walking is one of the easiest ways to incorporate more physical activity into your daily routine. Walking gets you outside the house and into the fresh air and sunshine, plus it provides many other health benefits. For example, a daily walk can help you:
Scientists Prove: This Weird Machine is as Good as Exercise to Fight Obesity & Diabetes
Which would you rather do: sweat it out on a treadmill for 45 minutes per day, or relax on a gently vibrating platform for the same period? Turns out, you may not need to hit the gym to get the same health benefits.
5 Weight-Loss Smoothies to Help You De-Bloat and Slim Down
Are you feeling heavy, sluggish, and bloated? A slimming smoothie might be just the ticket for better digestion, more energy, and a boosted metabolism. Do smoothies for weight loss actually work? Research shows that using the right ingredients can create a smoothie that helps you feel lighter and get healthier. For example, a study found […]
Still Going to the Gym? Here’s How to Stay Safe
Now might be an excellent time to ramp up your home workouts and skip the gym for a while. However, if you choose to keep going, it is important to know the best hygiene practices to have in place to keep from getting sick. Don’t count on gym employees to keep you safe, either. Take […]
6 Ways to Be More Mindful Daily (and why you should)
One of my all-time favorite internet memes shows a picture of a man and a dog, both with little images in thought bubbles rising out of their heads. The man has a whole collection of thoughts bubbling up…his work, his house, his money, his car. But the dog just has one thought, one picture…and it’s […]
The Cost of Not Adopting Lifestyle Medicine is Staggering
What does the word “lifestyle” mean to you? Does it bring back memories of Robin Leach’s popular show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous? On that show, the term lifestyle was about the tastes, habits, attitudes, standards of living, and general way of life for rich folks. It was fun to watch, but hardly the […]