Better Health Now

New Year's resolutions are great things, but they are frequently short lived. The typical end date is Jan18- Quitters day. Here are some new strategies to help you make that resolution a lasting one.

The form of our lives has undergone some significant changes from the virus that has disrupted a large part of this world. We can be victims of these changes or we can pause, reload our lives and start to change our lives for the better during this time. Easy? Nope. But it may be the best thing we can during this pandemic.If you want to take control of your life back from this virus, spend a few minutes listening today.

Everyone drinks something. The question is will that drink be helpful for you as you work toward better health or a hindrance to you? Many times we just drink from habit without being deliberate or thoughtful about what we pour into our body. Better information leads to better choices and hopefully better health.

Lets face it folks, we all have to eat something. we can make good choices full of vitamins and minerals, or we can just grab whatever is convenient and quick. The choices that we make will determine whether we move toward better health or eventual breakdown and illness. Start the New Year by making better choices.

January is a popular time for people to create some lists of ideas for things they want to change for the coming year. Many of these changes are long forgotten by December. Here are some ideas to help you make some good lasting changes that can get you on the road to better health

When cold and flu season hits its stride, you can feel doomed. There are several things that you can do to make yourself better prepared to fight off those nasty viruses and germs.

Vitamin D is essential for our bodies and our bones. We can get this important vitamin in a variety of ways. Today we look at the possible need to supplement our diet with this essential nutrient.

Low back pain is such a common problem. It can be challenging to figure out who we need to see to solve this problem. This episode will point you toward the specialist you need to get you on the road to recovery from your back pain.

Many of us will pause this Thanksgiving to gather with friends and family and celebrate our thanks. This will include food, lots of it. This can set our holiday health on a downward spiral as our weight makes an upward movement. But it doesn't have to. We can be deliberate about our celebration and use this day to kick off the holiday season towards better health.

Turning the clocks back gives us that extra hour of sleep. It also marks the start of the winter, when the daylight hours are less, the holidays hit us like a truck and our waists suffer from the excellent holiday treats. You don't have to be a victim of the holidays this year. Here are some practical tips to prepare you to have a better fall and start the New Year stronger.

Foot pain, Plantar Fasciitis, and other diagnoses are real sources of pain and limitation for allot of people. What causes it, how do we fix it and how do we get moving again? Give a listen to see some home measures as well as other treatment for this common problem.

Diets, not just Paleo or Whole 30 or South Beach, but the things tat each of us consumes daily. If you've never given what you eat much thought, then have a listen.

Many people have never tried chiropractic care. Today we look at how chiropractors fit into the health care system. What types of problems they are typically seen for and how they are an important contributor to your health recovery.

We all make choices, how to spend our money, or our time. Sometimes, we make those choices without realizing it. Lets become more deliberate about the good things we could choose and make sure we are getting the best things we can choose.

Seasonal allergies, spring fever, or whatever you call it, is annoying enough. Our treatment choices seem endless, but they all seem to be pretty similar. There are some other ideas on how to limit what springtime does to our sinuses.

Whether you call it spring fever, or seasonal allergies, it is still the same nasty bugger. What's with this sneezing, running eyes, itch and stuffy head anyway? Is there something wrong with me, or is it just the inevitable part of spring that we must all endure?

Exercise is such an important part of our journey to better health. Knowing this and knowing what to do about it are different things. Whether you are inactive, fit or even unsure about exercise, get some good info on how to bump up or begin your exercise here. Starting tan exercise plan is one of the most important things you can do to make your way toward Better Health Now.

The Glymphatic system- Glia and lymph- in the brain helps clear away the chemical build-up following nerve activity. Chemicals like Adenosine, Melatonin, Serotonin and GABA also play roles in the brain and our sleep. Possible links to poor brain function may follow as a result of poor sleep.

We all know we need sleep. But what happens if we don't get enough of this wonderful thing? Physical and mental breakdowns loom in our future if we lack enough good sleep.

To sleep, or maybe even nap. How much do we need? What is good sleep? How can we get better sleep? Lets dig into this topic

Breakfast! Most important meal of the day, or just a speed bump before you get started? Why bother with it, or never miss it?

Chiropractic, what is it? is it safe? What do they do? Some good facts about chiropractic, the education they go through and their co-operation with the medical providers.

Burning more calories is the best way to lose a few pounds. There are several ways to do that. The healthy choices are east if you take them step by step. The myths are out there too, so lets avoid the unproven or ineffective solutions. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Snacking, we all do it. There are some better ways to do it, and some ways that we should probably change. If we improve our snacking, we can shed a few pounds a little faster. Today we explore how the things we eat and drink can contribute to weight gain, and how we can improve that.

Stress, we all have it. What is it, and what can we do about it? Han Selye first described it, and Holmes and Rahe gave us a way to quantify it. It is not going away and it has a major impact on our health. Today I dig into the how and why of stress.

Water , water everywhere. How much of this do we need, what are the choices, what are the facts and what are the myths about our water drinking habit? If you are confused with all the choices, listen as I try to make some sense of it all for you

Too many people get sick as they get established in their new workout habit. Whether you are sick or healthy, these tips will give you a better chance of staying healthy so you can make that workout habit last all year long.

Desk Jockeys, you know, the folks who sit at a desk, in a mini-van driver's seat? They all have a tough time when it comes to making changes in their fitness. Here are some tips for those folks, or anyone starting out trying to take a more active role in their health.

Tired of Information Overload? Need some help finding info that is safe, helpful, useful and effective and eliminating the fluff or fad? Here is a great place to take the first step toward better health.