Tag: Wellness
“Water Pills” Can Have Serious Side Effects
“Water pills”, or diuretics, are often used to treat high blood pressure. While they are very effective in lowering blood pressure, however, they can also have serious side effects. These side effects are directly linked to how diuretics work. As anyone who has taken them knows, diuretics increase the amount of water that the […]
Why Most Men Need More Calories
As unfair as it seems, most men really do need more calories each day than most women in order to maintain the same weight. The following formulas, called the Harris-Benedict Calculations, are used to calculate daily calorie requirements: Men Daily Calories = 66.47 + (6.24 × weight […]
Your PCP Leads Your Healthcare Team
People need help to meet life’s most difficult challenges. Work teams, sports teams, Navy Seals teams, etc…….. The harder the challenge, the more important the team. For many people, taking ownership of their health is a huge challenge. This is why choosing a health care team is so important. The main member of this team […]
Tips for Organizing Medications
Organizing medications for yourself or a loved one can be exhausting. To make things easier, it helps to have a medication list and a pillbox. The MEDICATION LIST should contain the following information: Medication Name Name and phone number of prescribing healthcare provider What is it for? How much should be taken? How often […]
Strength Training with YouTube
YouTube is full of exercise channels for people interested in “at home” strength training. There are workouts for people of all ages and levels of ability. Times vary, from very short workouts to more challenging ones. Some channels are free, some are paid and some offer a combination of the two. Here are just a […]
Farming- Stress in the Fields
Financial Stress of Farming Say the word “farmer” and many people picture a guy in a ball cap driving a shiny new tractor across a lush green field on a sunny spring day. While these sorts of days happen, they are the exception rather than the rule. Weather, finances and the commodities market each contribute […]
Choosing the Right Treadmill
Buying a treadmill is so much easier than using one day after day. Fortunately, the more time you spend choosing the right treadmill, the more likely you are to use it…. and keep using it. Before you start reading treadmill reviews, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself. Where will I Put it? […]
Managing Stress- Hobbies We Love
Hobbies are the perfect antidote to stress. They help bring balance into our lives. They take our minds off of work and worries. They allow us to be creative, spend time outdoors, get exercise, relax, etc. When we have a hobby we love, it gives us pleasure even when we aren’t actually doing it. We […]
Adjusting to the Fall Time Change
Love it or hate it, Daylight Savings Time (DST) has been a fact of life for Hoosiers since 2006 (some counties began observing it as early as 1918). Daylight Savings Time begins in the spring, when the clock shifts forward one hour, leaving an extra hour of daylight in the evening. It ends in the […]
Eating Less with Age
Many people notice a drop in appetite as they age. For people who are struggling with their weight, this can be great news. It’s a lot easier to lose our craving for snacks and treats than it is to build up our willpower. Sometimes, however, loss of appetite can do more harm than good. It can lead to too much […]