Health Journal

General Wellbeing · Nutrition & Diet · Winter ·
Celebrate Hot Chocolate Day the Healthy Way!
Everyone’s favorite unofficial holiday is right around the corner: Hot Chocolate Day! January 31st is the one day out of the whole year when you get to indulge in a mug of hot cocoa and not feel guilty about it....
Fitness · Winter ·
8 Great Ways to Stay Fit During the Winter
For many people, winter means saying goodbye to time spent in the great outdoors. Cold weather banishes summertime fitness favorites like kayaking, swimming and volleyball on the beach. You may have to put these activities on hold for a few...
General Wellbeing · Winter ·
Show Off Smooth & Healthy Lips During Cold (Sore) Season
Most people are well acquainted with the dreaded cold sore and know the pain of that initial itch all too well. By the next morning, you’ve woken up with an unsightly blister on your lip—just in time to lead that...
Concentration · Kids · Winter ·
Is Your Child Experiencing Nature Deficit Disorder?
It can be hard to connect with nature this time of year. It’s cold outside in the Western hemisphere, and in many areas, spending recreation time outside requires gear, or heavy jackets and snow pants at the very least. While there...
General Wellbeing · Hair Care · Immune System · Skin Care · Winter ·
Your Ultimate Guide to Winter Wellness
It’s common for people’s routines to change during the winter months. The colder weather makes it harder to get outside, holidays disrupt your schedule and add stress, and the shorter days can put a damper on your mood. Together, these...
Cold Sores · Winter ·
How to Stay Safe from Winter Cold Sore Outbreaks This Season
The winter season offers both joys and challenges; in 2020, there’s an awful lot more to navigate when it comes to protecting your health during the chilly, darker days. Not only are you combating cold weather, shorter daylight hours, and...
Hair Care · Winter ·
How to Protect Against the Approaching Winter’s Effects on Your Hair
While winter might be a beloved season thanks to its snow and festive holidays, it’s one of the most dangerous times of year for your hair. The weather changes common in winter can harm even the healthiest locks in many...
Immune System · Winter ·
Practical Tips to Stay Healthy During This Flu Season
Cold and flu season is nearly upon us, and some of us might be feeling more anxiety about it than usual. There’s almost no escaping the colder months of the year without catching a cold, the flu or some other...
Hair Care · Winter ·
How to Save Your Hair from Windy Weather Damage
Aside from the cooler temperatures, one of the most dreaded parts of fall and winter is the increase in wind that stings your face and musses your hair. While you might be annoyed at the wind ruffling your carefully done...
Cold Sores · General Wellbeing · Skin Care · Winter ·
6 Ways to Avoid Common Winter Health Risks
The coming of winter means there are all kinds of new opportunities for making memories with your loved ones, from sledding and ice skating to family gatherings and holiday festivities. However, the winter months also means the coming of colder...
Joints & Arthritis · Winter ·
Minimizing the Effects of Arthritis This Winter
People who suffer from arthritis will often tell their friends and family members that they can sense oncoming storms or weather changes based on feelings in their joints. While this sort of statement may seem perplexing and perhaps even a...
Skin Care · Winter ·
Don't Forget to Take Care of Your Skin When the Air Gets Dry
Your skin is your largest organ and protects you from harm—from microscopic organisms to everyday bumps and scrapes. In order to keep your insides healthy, you need to keep your outsides healthy, and that means taking good care of your...
Hair Care · Skin Care · Winter ·
Can Winter Hats Harm Your Hair?
Winter weather is right around the corner, and that means that warm, fuzzy hats are likely your go-to way of keeping your head warm. Many winter hats, like beanies, can be worn all day and incorporated into your outfits to...
Stress Relief · Winter ·
How Winter Weather Affects Your Mood
Cold chills, snow and ice and shorter days are getting a lot of people into the holiday spirit, as the change in weather signifies that the winter holidays are on their way. Unfortunately, for an extraordinary number of people, this...
Immune System · Winter ·
Natural Remedies to Get You Through Flu Season
Across the nation, temperatures are beginning to drop, signaling the beginning of flu season. Back-to-school events, holiday travels and fall festivals all facilitate the spread of viral infections. Staving off the flu can be borderline impossible during the fall season....
Immune System · Skin Care · Winter ·
5 Cold Sore Triggers and How to Fight Back Against Them
If you’ve ever had a cold sore, you know how frustrating they can be to manage. The burning, itching sensation makes eating, drinking and talking painful, and the unsightly blister can be embarrassing. Even worse, once you have one cold...