Top 5 Health Benefits of Asparagus (and how to eat more of it)
Yes, it makes your pee smell weird. But this is a small price to pay for all the fantastic benefits of this nutritious veggie. It’s time to enhance your enjoyment of asparagus by exploring new and exciting ways to cook and prepare these green stalks. Here are our favorite health benefits of asparagus and how […]
5 Ways to Beat the Afternoon Slump
780.79 That’s the diagnostic (ICD-10) code for “malaise and fatigue,” which is one of the most common diagnostic codes in all of medicine. Basically, it means that the patient is tried. Although fatigue can be a symptom of just about every medical condition there is, most cases are not related to a serious underlying disease. […]
7 Science Backed Reasons to Eat This Nut Daily
Almonds are the world’s most famous tree nut. They are loaded with healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Native to the Middle East, these nuts have an impressive nutritional profile which makes them a great addition to an already healthy lifestyle.
Walking The Right Way Matters: Are you Making These Common Mistakes?
It’s unlikely that you think much about how you walk. You just, do it, right? Well, if you’re walking for exercise (and you should be), there is a right way and a wrong way to go about it. Though it seems like a no brainer, walking properly actually takes effort, and a proper stride and […]
The Sugary Drink and Cancer Connection: This Could Save Your Life
This is extremely upsetting. Almost 5000 times every single day in the US, a person goes to a doctors appointment and leaves with a diagnosis of cancer. That’s scary…but it gets worse. Because at least 2000 of those cancers could have been prevented. Think about that for a moment…2000 people every day who get their […]
Everything You Need to Know About Using Peppermint for Health
I’m so grateful that one of my “happy places” is in my own backyard. We have a lovely little stream back there that is bounded on each side by beautiful old stone walls and a little footbridge we use to get across. And, right there, on the banks of that stream is an equally lovely […]
Research Says: Eat This in the Morning
There is an ancient saying that suggests that people should: “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a beggar.” But, just because it’s an ancient proverb doesn’t mean it’s true…or is it? This article by the UpWellness team will help you demystify the first meal of the day. Enjoy! -JL
7 Ways Evening Primrose Oil is Good For You (we love #3)
Evening primrose or Oenothera biennis is a delicate yellow flower native to North America that blooms in the cool of the evening. Though it may not look like much, this lovely plant has a wealth of health benefits hidden within and was used in traditional Native American medicine for hundreds of years. Evening primrose oil […]
The Uncovered Benefits of Forest Bathing
A prescription from a doctor can (and should) be more than just a bottle of pills that you pick up at the pharmacy. And today, I’d like to tell you about one of my all-time favorite prescriptions…it’s one that I write over and over again and it’s one that I take myself nearly every day. […]
What You Might Not Know About LED Lights But Should
For the first time in American political history, the Democratic presidential contenders participated in a town-hall-style meeting that was focused on a single issue. The conference ran for over seven hours (!!!) and the issue on the table was…the climate. The long meeting left lots of room for in-depth conversations rather than the typical sound […]
