Wellness embraces a lifestyle that promotes better health and improved quality of life through the integration of the body, mind, and spirit. When health and well-being become our number one priorities, we begin to upgrade the quality of life we lead and we embark on a journey that relays that same quality of life to the ones we love most. Take action today to improve your health and the health of those you love.
It's been said that the groundwork of all happiness is health. In an honest evaluation of your lifestyle, are you:
- Eating well?
- Exercising daily?
- Sleeping 7-8 hours each night?
- Visiting your local Spirit of Women physician for routine check-ups?
If you answered yes to most of these questions but still find yourself gaining weight, your thyroid may be to blame....
It's December and truly the most wonderful time of the year as families reunite and warmth of love softens even the sternest characters around. This season, as we appreciate the many blessings we take for granted...
It's that time of year again. The holidays are upon us in all their cozy glory. Scents of all the delicious fixings, desserts and familiar sights and sounds surround us. As generosity, appreciation and love sweep in, let's take these emotions and carry them over to all areas of our lives, including our health. Say thanks for the gift of good health this November, National Diabetes Awareness Month...
It was Eleanor Roosevelt who said, "You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." Today is the day we stare down breast cancer and decide that we are stronger, we are smarter, and we will never live in denial...
Did you know that arterial plaque is the culprit behind some of the worst cardiovascular conditions? Coronary heart disease (CHD), coronary microvascular disease (MVD), carotid artery disease (CAD) and peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.) all stem from the accumulation of hardened low-density lipoprotein...
August means one thing for parents: back to school. What better time is there to ensure your son or daughter's long-term health than by scheduling them for their yearly immunizations? Immunizations are a way for you to say to your child, "I will never let your health get in the way of your dreams." Don't wait - this is the busiest season! Make an appointment...
Did you know that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of PREVENTABLE death in the U.S.? 443,000 deaths or one out of every five deaths are caused by cigarette smoke...
A famous basketball coach once said, "Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." The same is true for your health. Men, how often do you find yourself sitting on the couch...
Women, what are you waiting for? It's understandable that, as the primary caretakers in the home, you can easily put your own health on the back burner, but today, make the choice to make a change and give your health the number-one priority in your life...
Women, did you know that YOU make up 85% of the healthcare decision-makers in the home? As women, your health and the health of your families and friends have a lot to do with your input. The decisions women make regarding health
Have you ever wondered how your bones stay healthy or what exactly controls your blood pressure? Many of us take for granted the role our kidneys play in keeping us sturdy and strong. The pair of bean-shaped organs...
