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Cold and Flu Etiquette

If you are sick with a cold flu-like illness, it is important to think about not putting others at risk. TRUST me when I say that no matter how much people enjoy being around you, they absolutely do not want your sickly germs.

Stay Well During the “Sick Season”

Tis the season for holidays, family gatherings, celebrations, colder weather, and also increased sick “icks”. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), flu activity can happen year-round. What we call the flu “season” can run between October through May with peak incidents from December through February.

Don’t Eat Your Feelings This Holiday Season

Do you travel to see relatives or friends for the holiday season? Does being around family bring up past stressors/traumas? Do you feel guilty or embarrassed not partaking in holiday traditions that no longer fit with your lifestyle (these may include but are not limited to- eating home cooked dinner rolls, Grandma’s pecan pie, or Aunt Sue’s famous stuffing and possibly drinking alcohol)?

Colds and Flu- What Are They?

We hear it all the time - I have a “cold” or I don’t want to get the “flu.” What are these conditions and how can you recognize them in yourself or your family? Colds and Flu are caused by viruses that infect your airways.

BOO! What Scares You About Pursuing Your Health?

Do you desire to feel better but afraid of what that journey might look like or entail? The truth is that the road to true optimal health and well-being, what we would call your MaxWell, is multifactorial and encompasses many areas of life. Even people that seek us out realize that they are hoping the answer is an easy diagnosis followed by a quick fix and a pill to swallow.

How to Buy Local and Seasonal Food

Have you ever heard of the terms “buying local” or “eating seasonally”? For many people, the terms may conjure up images of farmers markets bursting with fresh produce, local honey, and homemade goods. To some, the terms may suggest spending…