June 15, 2024
Suppose you’re trying to reduce your sugar intake but are craving a soda. Grabbing a “diet” version is okay, right? Not really. The artificial sweeteners in most diet and sugar-free foods and beverages can harm your health and physiological functioning. Understanding what’s in sugar substitutes […]
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June 1, 2024
You might have heard about the massive amounts of microplastics in our oceans. While this ecological threat may seem far away, the impact of microplastics is closer than you may think. This article discusses what microplastics are, where they’re found, and what you can do […]
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May 15, 2024
Blood sugar is a vital substance that influences your energy levels and is crucial to your overall well-being. This article explores the connections between blood sugar and your health. Understanding its influence makes it easier to stay healthy and avoid serious complications. What Is Blood […]
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April 15, 2024
You probably know that your body is filled with many bacteria and other tiny organisms. Although there are disease-causing bacteria that you want to avoid, others help the body perform important functions and even prevent illness. The innumerable bacteria in your gut are essential for […]
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March 15, 2024
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably accepted stress as a fact of life. Whether meeting work deadlines, staying on top of family obligations, or worrying about the unexpected, you’ve probably heard or read that there are tips to help manage your stress. But have […]
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February 15, 2024
There is no magic pill that miraculously promotes multiple aspects of our health. However, if anything remotely resembles such a thing, it would be B complex vitamins, one of the wonders of holistic health. Maintaining proper nutrition is the most important thing we can do […]
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January 15, 2024
You have likely heard or read a lot about incorporating omega-3 fatty acids into your diet. From boosting brain power to reducing inflammation, omega-3s provide many benefits. It is possible that few nutrients have been scientifically investigated as much as omega-3 fatty acids. If you […]
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December 15, 2023
Maintaining proper nutrition can be overwhelming even when you enjoy good health. But when trying to manage a chronic condition with diet, there can be a lot of uncertainty. That is why pursuing nutritional counseling can help. At Blatman Health and Wellness Center, you can […]
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December 1, 2023
Our society is at once fitness-crazed and extremely sedentary. It’s not great. Instagram is reflecting images of abs and 8% body fat while reality is reflecting 6 hours of Netflix per day. Statistics show that 30% of adults are overweight, %42 are obese, and nearly […]
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October 1, 2023
People have been processing food since there were people. And Neanderthals may have done it, too, but that’s unclear. Processing food technically means doing anything to it before you eat it, whether it’s fermented beverages, cooked meat, noodles, pickled veggies, cured fish – you get […]
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August 1, 2023
Get those 8 glasses of water in a day! That’s what everyone says. But first of all – nobody drinks 8oz glasses of water. And second of all, not everyone knows what it really means – 8oz 8 times a day is 64oz, which is […]
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May 1, 2023
Every May, we prepare for the summer sun with a month of skin cancer education – prevention, signs, screenings, and more. Being the most common cancer in the US, as well as one of the most preventable, educating the population on how to prevent skin […]
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November 1, 2022
It’s summer, and that means bright, sunny days, mornings on the front porch, kids’ outdoor sporting events, and trips to the beach. Much of the time, when we talk about the summer sun, we’re talking about how to protect ourselves from harmful UV rays. Wear […]
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July 20, 2022
We all know that processed foods are not a part of a healthy, nutritional diet. However, they tend to be the tastiest, probably due to the high sugar or salt contents and the trans fats. But these aren’t the only unhealthy things hiding in your […]
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December 20, 2021
As far as necessary vitamins go, vitamin C (also called ascorbic acid) is involved in dozens of bodily systems and functions. It’s a lot. Vitamin C: is an antioxidant that prevents damage from toxic chemicals and free radicals. helps the body grow, repair and maintain […]
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December 10, 2021
When we were little, sitting in a waiting room or a car, we’d whine to our parents, “Mom, this is so boring.” And Mom would usually respond with some form of, “This isn’t boring, you’re bored because of your attitude.” You’d roll your eyes and […]
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