You’re lagging so you reach for a second cup of coffee. Its only 1 p.m. and you figure it shouldn’t…
Every year we learn more about the human body, what causes us harm, and more importantly what we can do to live well—longer. With this in mind, we’ve combed through recent research and published articles to uncover what the experts say are the best health goals for 2015.
Just last week, we reported that lunchmeat is far the healthy choice you think it is. Although it is lean, and full of protein, it is also heavily processed and loaded with nitrates and nitrites and has been linked to an increase in heart disease risk. Yet, at the same time, you don’t want to ditch the homemade sandwich for eating out every day. Studies have shown that individuals that eat out on a daily basis exceed their sodium intake everyday—often within their one-hour lunch break. Eek!
Last week I shared with a group of Hilton Head Health guests the love I have for my newly acquired Fitbit. Little did I know that in doing so I would open the floodgates to all sorts of humorous, Fitbit confessions.
I used to celebrate (or avoid) Valentine’s Day like a lot of people out there. Some years were bright, others dark. There was heartache, romantic mishaps and some very sweet moments too. But February 14th, 2003 changed Valentine’s Day forever. I was diagnosed with an incurable, stage IV cancer.
Not long ago, I would be frustrated if I didn’t find a parking spot close to the store entrance. Now I find myself looking for spots at the edge of the lot. Because every step I take makes a huge difference.
A guest arrived in Tucson feeling fine, so he was surprised when a Canyon Ranch nurse took his blood pressure and said it was high. He’d never had that problem before. He booked an appointment with Nicola Finley, MD, and she got an even higher BP reading. Luckily, she’s an intuitive doctor with broad perspective.
We’ve been talking a lot about sugar intake as of late, but salt is another s word that might be on your mind. According to recent research, our heavy dependence on sodium may partially to blame for the more than 1 million cardiovascular-related deaths each year. Published studies have demonstrated how sodium can increase your blood pressure, and while the recommendation is currently at 2.0 grams per day or less, most of us are consuming nearly twice that amount.
I’ve skipped out on yoga class for a few days now, frankly, because I can’t breathe well. That said, focusing on our breath—or even its difficulty—can help us cultivate awareness of our current self and situation. And, though not on a mat, I often find myself practicing better “yoga” when actually living my life in this manner.
In several states, voters have the opportunity to vote on GMO regulation. Whether or not your state is being…