November 30, 2017
In Episode 12 of Wellness Words, Dr. Blatman and Erin Fritts discuss celebrating the whole range of feelings and emotions! These shifts in emotions can create the drive for change. Here they finish the 3 part series on numbing behaviors: 1. awareness, 2. trying to […]
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November 27, 2017
As we age, certain parts of our body gradually wear down. Perhaps you’ve experienced increased aches, pains, and stiffness with each advancing year. One of the more fragile areas of the body that’s particularly susceptible to damage is our knees. You may have heard that […]
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Detoxification is a treatment that involves the removal of harmful substances from your body. These substances could include heavy metals, parasites, herbicides, and other built-up toxins. Typically, the liver is responsible for removing unwanted substances from your body. However, when your liver becomes overburdened, it […]
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November 20, 2017
Dr. Hal Blatman and Dr. David Ellison discuss how important it is for doctors to educate their patients in order to help demystify medicine. One way to do that is to better communicate all options available, including risks and benefits, so that patients can make […]
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November 16, 2017
Episode 11 of Wellness Words discusses how to replace numbing habits (in a nonjudgemental way). Do you know what you are trying to escape from when engaging in mindless activities? Identifying what activities makes you feel certain ways is key to helping you find and […]
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November 6, 2017
What are you avoiding? Are you hard on yourself about the numbing activities you engage in? Listen to find out how to bring in compassion vs. judgement.
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October 25, 2017
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor at Blatman Health and Wellness. I have been fortunate to walk alongside many individuals over the last 13 years who have suffered with Chronic Pain. My individual and professional experience has taught me that chronic pain is a multi-faceted […]
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October 9, 2017
Can changing your diet be the key to effectively managing fibromyalgia? Researchers seem to think so. Studies confirm that dietary choices can have significant impacts on pain levels associated with fibromyalgia. When managing the symptoms linked to this condition, it helps to learn what foods to […]
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October 5, 2017
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Getting a mammogram rings in the minds of most American women. Mammograms are uncomfortable and use ionizing and cancer causing radiation. Fortunately, there are options. Women can also include a screening test using infrared imaging or thermography in their […]
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October 4, 2017
In Episode 9 of Wellness Words, Dr. Blatman and Erin Fritts of Simplify and Balance discuss how for many people, connection to religion and spirituality can support them through their healthy lifestyle changes. How can you integrate your own spirituality within your own lifestyle and […]
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September 25, 2017
Stress was crucial for our ancestors’ survival. They relied on surges of stress to hunt wild animals, find food sources, and stay alive. Not all stress is bad. In small amounts, the right kinds of stress can be good for you physically and mentally. However, […]
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September 6, 2017
Check out Episode #8 of Wellness Words, where Dr. Blatman and Erin Fritts of Simplify and Balance discuss choosing high quality foods. “Move away from fake food, and move to real food.” Starting with small changes still counts!
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August 23, 2017
In Episode 7 of Wellness Words, Dr. Blatman and Erin Fritts of Simplify and Balance discuss that because exercise is so important to living a healthy lifestyle, it’s important to find what works best for you. If you like the gym, great! If you aren’t […]
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August 14, 2017
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is defined as long-term fatigue that makes it difficult to accomplish everyday tasks during waking hours. The fatigue is often debilitating and resistant to traditional treatments. Currently, medical professionals are unsure of the specific causes of CFS, but it’s possible that the condition is […]
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August 7, 2017
In Episode #6 of the Wellness Words vlog, Dr. Hal Blatman and Erin Fritts of Simplify and Balance discuss embracing creativity and how certain changes in lifestyle (perhaps cutting out certain foods) can be a great time to start a creative hobby!
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August 2, 2017
Check out Episode #5 of the Wellness Words vlog, where Dr. Hal Blatman and Erin Fritts of Simplify and Balance discuss dealing with the changes people make to better their health, and how those changes can affect the people around them.
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