Yearly Archives: 2021

Meditation Outdoors
More and more people are turning to meditation to clear their minds, calm anxiety, and connect deeper to their internal self. With research confirming the calming effects of meditation on the body, it is no wonder!  However, beginning to meditate for the first time can become overwhelming very quickly. It […]

Meditation: Getting Started

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femtech
There have been gender disparities throughout the medical field for the longest time. Femtech has been attempting to combat this by providing services and products that cater specifically to women. What is Femtech? Femtech is the “software, diagnostics, products and services, that use technology to support women’s health”. The term […]

Femtech Defined

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A decline in American births troubles demographers with worries of depopulation. Photo by Hollie Santos on Unsplash.
The Numbers Are In… It comes as no surprise that 2020 was a slow year for births in the United States.  With widespread financial instability, a skyrocketing rate of coronavirus cases, rampant employment, and general despondency over the state of things, it’s not difficult to imagine why prospective parents would […]

Startling Decline in Birthrate Puts America at Risk of Depopulation

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decluttering
A lot of us take pride in our home, but sometimes our busy lives can take precedent over cleaning up. Try decluttering with these 4 methods. KonMari Method This first method was developed by tidying expert and star of her own Netflix tv show, Marie Kondo. Her method is characterized […]

Decluttering With These 4 Methods

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The vaccination process has obviously come a long way, so let’s take a moment to stroll back in time and learn about vaccinations through history.  
Over the last couple years, there have been many discussions regarding vaccinations, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With many vaccine recipients boasting selfies with their filled-out vaccination cards and proudly bearing side-effects, and new medications being developed in record time, it is not hard to forget that immunization has […]

Vaccinations Through History

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Getting active again
With lockdowns, staying home, and avoiding group activities, this past year has made getting active to be quite the challenge. Now, many people have found themselves starting to exercise again after months or even a year of not being active. Getting started again can feel discouraging when you realize you […]

Tips for Getting Active Again

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Insulin resistance
Our skin is a powerful indicator of our health. Interestingly, signs of insulin resistance may be observed through our skin.  Early detection of insulin resistance is extremely important as it may be a key factor in avoiding type 2 diabetes down the line. Once the diagnosis is established, you can […]

Insulin Resistance and Your Skin

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US citizens struggle under the enormous burden of increasing medical debt.  Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.
Capital Capitol  It’s no secret that Americans have long been plagued by medical debt that they cannot afford.  A single trip to the doctor can end up costing hundreds or thousands of dollars even with insurance, and patients are frequently left without any form of aid or debt forgiveness.  What […]

Medical Debt Pushes Many Americans to the Brink of Survival

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