Healthcare providers frequently grapple with determining the appropriate cadence for patient evaluations. The good faith exam is a foundational element of quality care delivery, creating a documented assessment that guides treatment decisions while satisfying regulatory requirements. ...
Summer is approaching, and you’re ready for that vitamin D absorption. While soaking up the summer sun comes with its perks, you also need to be cautious of the skin or health issues it may cause. ...
When you’re ready to start therapy, it’s natural to want someone who just gets you, like a mind reader with a license. However, finding the right fit is more like dating – you might need to try a few before it clicks. Explore common therapy myths, learn how to choose someone who aligns with your needs and understand that the right therapist doesn’t need to be perfect – they just need to be right for you. ...
You know that feeling when you walk out of a yoga class and everything feels better? Your mind is calm, your body feels alive, and you feel focused on what really matters. Here’s a thought: what if you could turn that feeling into something bigger—not just for yourself, but for others? ...
Devices that monitor our heart rates based on a measurement at the wrist are pretty prevalent nowadays, including Fitbit, Garmin watches, and Apple Watches. There are also devices that promise more sophisticated results such as heart rate variability from Whoop. These devices then tell us insightful things about our recent workouts or our activity throughout the day, how long we should recover before our next hard workout, and even how well we are sleeping. ...
The most common cause of hair loss in men is male androgenetic alopecia (MAA), otherwise known as male pattern baldness. Although hair loss is progressive and could escalate at different rates depending on the individual, it can quickly impact the person’s confidence and mental health. This is why you might be seeking treatment. ...
Sharing a bed with your partner can be romantic… until it’s not. One of you is a human furnace while the other is an ice cube. One likes a firm mattress; the other wants to feel like they’re sleeping on a cloud. Add snoring, tossing, turning, and blanket-hogging into the mix, and suddenly, getting a good night’s sleep together feels like a game of sleep roulette. ...
Gut health is more than just a wellness buzzword. Over the past few years, probiotics (those friendly live bacteria) have gone from obscure supplements to daily essentials for many people. While we now know they support digestion, immunity, and skin health, one question continues to dominate the conversation: Do probiotics help you lose weight? ...
Kettlebells aren’t new, but in an era of high-tech fitness trends, they still stand as one of the most timeless, versatile, and effective training tools out there. Why is kettlebell training so effective? What makes these simple ball-shaped weights with a handle so useful? ...
I just read an excellent book The Beck Diet Solution by Dr. Judith Beck. I was looking for a book applying cognitive behavioral therapy to weight loss, and came up with this one in a search on Amazon. CBT is excellent for improving negative thought patterns that affect our behavior. I personally notice negative thoughts leading to bad eating habits especially snacking (like when the little voice of temptation whispers “what could it hurt just this once?”) and I figured others might also, and CBT might help with this. It turns out Dr Beck’s father was a CBT pioneer and she is well versed in this, and excellently qualified to write this book. ...