The winter months can be hard on your body and immune system. For one, when the weather cools down, we stay indoors more often which deprives our bodies of valuable vitamin D and other nutrients we get from spending time outside. In addition, spending more time indoors, particularly when you are surrounded by others, increases… Read More

UVB rays from the sun help the body produce vitamin D, so in the winter months when there is less light, our bodies cannot naturally produce as much vitamin D. That’s why it’s important to take steps to increase your vitamin D levels during the winter months in particular. What is a vitamin D deficiency?… Read More

The holiday season is upon us and, while it can be a time of joyous festivities and happy gatherings, it can also be a time of increased anxiety and depression. Add in the fact that 2020 has been a year ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic and this winter is set to look a little different… Read More

The importance of expressing gratitude has been known to help with a multitude of things in your life. Everything from your physical health, quality of sleep and even your mental health can be positively impacted by the practice of expressing gratitude. And while there are small ways of expressing gratitude, like keeping a gratitude journal,… Read More

Oftentimes as we age, our quality of sleep and the amount of sleep we get deteriorates. In fact, according to the Sleep Foundation, as early as middle age we lose about 27 minutes of sleep every night with each decade that we age. In addition, the current environment we are all living in with the… Read More

Gratitude is a rather simple concept; however, it can have a real impact on your mental health and overall outlook on life. As we enter the holiday season, gratitude becomes a bigger topic of conversation but it’s a great practice to try and implement in your daily life year-round.  Benefits of Expressing Gratitude Ways to… Read More