What Over-Showering is Doing to Your Immune System
Every morning you do it on autopilot: stumble into the shower, turn on the tap, and enjoy the soothing flow of water that helps wake you up and feel refreshed for the start of your day. According to YouGov, an international research data and analytics group, most of us (66% of adults in the U.S.) […]
5 Things That May Cause Constipation and How to be More Regular
Do you struggle in the bathroom? Do you experience digestive upset frequently and have trouble passing regular bowel movements? If so, you may be constipated. Many people simply ignore and write off constipation, chalking it up to a heavy meal or just a disrupted routine. Most of the time, constipation will go away on its […]
Drinking This one Free and Simple Thing Before Meals Can Supercharge Weight Loss
Folks…it doesn’t get any easier than this. This article by my UpWellness team gives you one of the simplest but most effective strategies out there for weight loss and health improvement in general. Here’s the secret: good, clean, water. Sometimes the solution to a health problem is so simple that we overlook it in our […]
Never Put This on a Burn: What to Do First
Burns are some of the most common household injuries, yet so many people have no clue what to do when they accidentally bump into that hot pan straight from the oven or get a little too close to that curling iron. It’s time to set the record straight, dispel some incorrect assumptions, and help you […]
Day Hike Essentials: What to Put in Your Pack
Every so often, an article by my UpWellness team here on our blog hits really close to home. Such is the case with this one. Many of you know that I am an avid hiker…my wife and I (and our dog) are out on the trails every morning. We all much prefer exercising rather than […]
7 Ways to Make Water More Fun
“It’s sooo boring. It doesn’t taste like anything. I’d rather drink something fizzy.” Those are three of the most common complaints that I hear when I boldly suggest that my patients try drinking more water. When I hear these responses, my first reaction is to remind them that we should all feel blessed that we […]
7 Ways to Combat Seasonal Allergies Naturally
Springtime brings many gifts. Flowers are blooming, honey bees are hard at work, and the warmer weather welcomes us to spend time outdoors. But there are unwanted gifts as well. The air is filled with pollen this time of year, and many of my patients are stressed out and suffering from the wheezing and sneezing […]
10 Ways to Enjoy More Water (and why you should)
Are you one of those people who carry a water bottle around all the time? I admit it…I’m not. I’m just not a thirsty person, but that does not mean that I don’t need water. Here at UpWellness, we talk about non-pharmaceutical medicines all the time. Food is medicine, movement is medicine, sleep is medicine, […]
Got a Headache? Try These 10 Research -Backed Home Remedies
Headaches are no fun, and some people seem to suffer more than others. While the exact reason for a headache varies, it is certain that it is not because of an aspirin deficiency. The human body is an incredible machine, and it signals in many ways – including a headache – when something is out […]
5 Healthy Things to Add to Your Morning Routine
If you’re like most Americans, your morning routine probably looks like this: Wake up when the alarm goes off. Hit snooze and get another 10 minutes of fitful sleep. Wake up. Hit snooze again. Wake up 10 minutes later and realize you are running late. Scramble into the shower and get ready as fast as […]
