by FHCSL | Apr 26, 2015 | Latest News, Summer Wellness Challenge
Ask any mother and father of a newborn how important sleep is and they will tell you: VERY. Sleep deprivation has been blamed for serious health problems that include heart disease, high blood pressures, diabetes, and stroke. Without proper sleep, your brain doesn’t...
by FHCSL | Apr 26, 2015 | Latest News, Summer Wellness Challenge
It turns out there IS power to positive thinking. Studies have shown that embracing gratitude on a daily basis has a whole host of benefits. It strengthens relationships, builds self-esteem, makes stress and anxiety more manageable, can make you more successful, and...
by FHCSL | Apr 26, 2015 | Latest News, Summer Wellness Challenge
Notice we didn’t say, “Walk for 30 minutes a day”. While that is ideal (and extra credit for you if you can!), this week we just want you to get 30 minutes more exercise than you normally give yourself. Here are a few ways you can do it. • Take a five-minute...
by FHCSL | Apr 26, 2015 | Latest News, Summer Wellness Challenge
Your mama was right about a lot of things, but telling you to eat your fruits and vegetables is the best advice she could have given you. Full of minerals, vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, fresh, non-processed produce is one of the most important keys to giving your...
by FHCSL | Apr 26, 2015 | Latest News
With its explosion of seasonal fruits and vegetables and its motivating wardrobe, summer is a great time to adopt new, healthy habits that will last the rest of the year. To help you make this summer the best one yet, Family Healthcare of Siouxland is kicking off the...
