Get the DL on Treating Low Back Pain
By Susan Beckwith, Outpatient Rehab Clinical Liaison, and Sherrill Seibert, PT Low back pain is the second leading cause of disability in the United States. It can affect sleep, the ability to exercise and general activities of daily living—making our spine health an important part of our health and well-being. Here are some practical ways […]
10 Ways to Add More Fruits and Vegetables to Your Diet
By Bailey Personette, RD, CD, Wellness Dietitian We’re always told to eat our fruits and vegetables, but have you ever actually thought about how many, if any, you get in a day? The number may surprise you. The goal is to eat five fruits and vegetables each day, but most people don’t reach that goal. […]
How to Handle a Resolution Slip
By Laura Landrey, MS, RD, CD, Wellness Dietitian We’ve all done it. The excitement of a new year brings energy and enthusiasm to start new habits and routines. “This will be the year,” we say as we charge full-speed at our goals. So why is it that by February we usually find ourselves feeling defeated […]
5 Ways to Make the “New Year, New You” Actually Stick
By Brittany Nelson, MS, RD, CHWC With the start of each New Year we each will undoubtedly begin thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Whether you are enthusiastically setting out to become a healthier you or kicking yourself for failing on last year’s resolutions – you’ve thought about it. Setting a personal goal is great, but […]
60 FREE Minutes – Use Them Wisely
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC Mark your calendar—Daylight Saving Time is Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. As the clock falls back, we are given 60 extra minutes in our weekend; let’s use that time to our benefit. Here are some steps to use as a guide to maximize those extra 60 minutes: When evaluating all elements of […]
Losing Baby Weight with the BOD POD
As Susan Beckwith works out, she sports a shirt that reminds her of her motivation: “Working off the best pounds ever gained. #BabyWeight,” it says. After years of infertility and trying to conceive, Susan and her husband were finally blessed with a healthy baby boy in early 2017. “After waiting for this for so long, […]
When the ‘Baby Blues’ Happen to You
During pregnancy and the first few weeks of a baby’s life, moms often hear things like “being a mom is the greatest.” Then, there are the pictures all over social media—smiling babies and moms who make motherhood look like a breeze. For those who don’t think they quite match up to these ideals and images, […]
Listening to Your Body
Ten years ago, Westfield resident Jennifer Fero looked similar to most busy moms: she was balancing a full-time job, taking care of her son, managing a household and helping care for an ill family member. There was no wonder why she felt tired all the time. Her skin and hair were dry, and her nails […]
8 Times of Year to Make a Life Change
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC There are several moments throughout the year when we are presented with opportunities to reset our habits and routines. In fact, these frequent, shorter intervals or seasons may be more manageable than aiming to make a significant change come January 1. Consider the following seasons in life as opportune times to […]
Understanding Cholesterol: HDL, LDL and Triglycerides
By Carol Gelatt, RN, BSN There are two types of grocery shoppers—those who race in with a list in hand and meticulously grab every item on the list before checking out and leaving, and those who meander up and down every aisle, not sure what they want until they see it on the shelf. But […]