Family Medicine + Wellness Center
The holidays are a great time of the year. No work, no school, you can sleep in until noon, and not to mention, the upcoming Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays! If you’re like any other foodie out there, you’re probably craving the eggnog, turkey and pudding already, but before you dive in head first into the holiday feast, remember to go easy on your body with a holiday diet.
This holiday season, choose health over taste!
The upcoming holidays can make a lot of us very anxious. Meeting family and friends and navigating relationships can trigger uncomfortable feelings before the meet up and become stressful. However, understanding that having a mental illness is the same as any other chronic illness is important – in other words, making your mental well-being a top priority is crucial. Here’s how to help manage stress and maintain your mental health over the holidays.
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, millions of Americans across the country will get together with friends and family to celebrate the festive day with food – and lots of it. The holiday season gives them an excuse (and a valid one) to splurge and munch their way to bliss. But many people take their festive spirits to a bit of an extreme, some more than others. According to the Calorie Control Council (CCC), many people eat over 4,500 calories in a single Thanksgiving gathering.
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Believe it or not, school will be back in session before you know it. Whether your little one is joining their kindergarten class or kicking off their freshman semester at college, their health will always be one of your top priorities. So what can you do to ensure your child starts off their school year on the right foot? We’ll discuss sports physicals, prescriptions, and more.
