Wellness – My Gut Instinct

3 Questions Every Senior Should Ask About Medicare Coverage and Long-Term Care

By Sharon Wagner If you’ve ever asked yourself “What are my chances of needing — and paying for — long-term care?” then this article is for you. Many seniors find Medicare invaluable when it comes to healthcare coverage, but they are often surprised to learn about critical healthcare needs it does not cover. Long-term care, … Continue reading 3 Questions Every Senior Should Ask About Medicare Coverage and Long-Term Care

Responsible Disposal of Pharmaceuticals

By Aparna Mele Water sampling studies throughout the country have revealed the presence of antidepressants, beta-blockers, anxiolytics, antibiotics, analgesics, antihypertensives, hormones, and more. A decade of research has clearly demonstrated that medications in water have significant detrimental effects on other species who depend on these waterways for life. Amphibians, fish, and reptiles have shown altered … Continue reading Responsible Disposal of Pharmaceuticals

Safe and Sound

By Meredith McGrath, RD Proper food safety involves much more than throwing away expired milk or washing your fruits and vegetables. While these actions are important, there are several more common food safety mistakes that can result in major consequences. Mistake #1: Tasting food to see if it’s still good You can’t taste, see or … Continue reading Safe and Sound

Fighting Obesity Through Wellness

By Kim Thomas, Us Health Corps Losing even just a bit of weight can be difficult, but overriding a lifetime of bad habits that have led to obesity is a big challenge. You will be bombarded with contradictory information on how to lose weight quickly and effortlessly, but these methods are short-lived and can actually … Continue reading Fighting Obesity Through Wellness

Why Resiliency is the Antidote to Stress

By Laural Miller, My Gut Instinct Board member Stress wreaks havoc in us. This happens whether we physically feel stressed or not. When our body is triggered and the flight or fight mode is activated, no matter how big or small the stressor; our bodies can be set on fire. Now, not all stress is … Continue reading Why Resiliency is the Antidote to Stress

Ocean Plastic’s Effects On Health

By Aparna Mele, MD In honor of Earth Day, April 22, 2019, this blog article is dedicated to the perils that face the health of our planet’s oceans and ecosystems, wildlife, and even ourselves. Over the last many decades, humans have progressively dumped tons of garbage and waste into our oceans. One of the most … Continue reading Ocean Plastic’s Effects On Health

Creating a Mindful Space at Home

By Paige A. Mitchell, Freelance Writer & Reviewer Mindfulness is all the rage right now, but what does it really mean? We’ve heard of eating mindfully, living mindfully and increasing our ability to be mindful by staying off our phones and maybe even doing some yoga. A good all-purpose definition is that mindfulness is the … Continue reading Creating a Mindful Space at Home

Have You Been Sleeping Incorrectly?

By Laurie Larson We’ve all been sleeping all of our lives; that’s a no brainer. What you may find alarming to learn is that you may be doing it all wrong. There are obvious connections between our sleep and our health. When we lose out on sleep, our health begins to suffer. Chronically skipping out … Continue reading Have You Been Sleeping Incorrectly?

The Dish on Healthy Indian Food

By Aparna Mele Indian food is most popular for its diverse and exotic flavors. The variety of foods, spices and dishes that are native to India makes Indian food one of the most wholesome foods in the world. But lately, Indian food has begun to be categorized as unhealthy because Westernized preparations can be high … Continue reading The Dish on Healthy Indian Food

Winterize Your Skin

By Aparna Mele, MD Winter can be harsh and detrimental to your skin, making it dry, itchy, and irritated. Cold, blustery conditions outside can leave your skin feeling raw, while indoor heat from a roaring fire or hot shower zaps moisture from the air and strips your skin of its natural oils. There are however … Continue reading Winterize Your Skin