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Happy New Years from Healthy Connections
2020 brings on a new year, a new decade and the chance for everyone to reflect on the past and plan for the future. The new year often gives us time to focus on becoming the best version of ourselves. In an article released by KnewHealth, they discuss the four areas...
Diabetes Management and Functional Medicine
We all know diabetes is becoming more and more prevalent among Americans. Today, 10% of Americans have type 2 diabetes, with 25% of Americans falling into the pre-diabetes range. Those with prediabetes are projected to develop diabetes within five years if no...
What are we listening to at Healthy Connections?
We are living in the middle of a stress epidemic. The World Health Organization calls stress “the health epidemic of the twenty-first century.” Common complaints such as low libido, anxiety, poor memory, the inability to concentrate, and many gut problems seem...
Wellness Strategies for Those with Cancer
There are a million thoughts going through a person’s head when they are diagnosed with cancer. As people navigate the several paths of treatment, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and frustrated. Just as important as treating your physical health, is being sure to treat...
“What We are Reading at Healthy Connections?”
Dr. Jeff and I are always learning! In our field of health, research takes an average of 17 years to make it to the common, accepted practices. That's too long, in our opinion. Plus a lot of good information can get lost in the cacophony, can't it? We thought we'd...
Start Your Day With Mindfulness Practices
Life used to be an ebb and flow between stressful times and times of relaxation. However, the 21st century has quickened the pace of life so that each day is a string of “busy” activity. Are we able to interrupt this endless stream of activity? Yes! Let’s take time...