Health Tips

Last week the CDC released an awakening report that showed that 35 percent of adults in the U.S. don’t get the recommended seven hours of sleep. Shocking? Probably not. Over the years, it seems as if sleep has changed from a necessity to a luxury. We often forget that our bodies need sleep. Not only…

Ancient societies have used food as a tool against pain and sickness before the dawn of modern technology. Today, we are taking ques from the past and revisiting the important link between what we eat and how we feel. “Patients are interested in non-pharmacological methods of managing their conditions or improving their health so that…

It’s fitting that February is heart month. The stores are full of candy hearts and balloons making it hard to overlook. But this February, we want you to consider your anatomical heart, not just your emotional one. About every 43 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack. Would you know a heart attack…

We’re all guilty of rushing through the day, juggling appointments and worrying about what’s coming next. But research has shown that simply taking time to be present in the now, or being mindful, has great health benefits. These include reduced stress, increased blood flow and a sense of calm and balance. Dr. Christopher Smith, the…

Sodium plays a major role in our heart health, and most sodium in our bodies comes from the foods we eat. The CDC recommends the following guidelines for sodium intake: * Healthy adults should get less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day. * Those with high blood pressure, African Americans, and middle-aged and…

With cold weather finally here, you may be experiencing itchy skin. This is normal — as humidity in the air drops, the oil that lubricates our skin is decreased causing dry, itchy skin. For mild cases, moisturizing with lotion after showering can help. “Living in Central Florida, we don’t get the extreme cold, and drying…