The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Most of us realize that we need to drink a certain amount of water daily to obtain optimal health. However, many of us fall short. Some of us are so conditioned to drinking small amounts of water that we don’t know how to squeeze in the proper amount. Before…
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Daily Water Consumption Debate: What’s the Right Amount?
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Water makes up 60% of our body weight and is crucial for survival. In fact, we can only survive a few days without water. We lose water daily and must maintain the proper level in order for our bodies to function optimally. However, the debate about how much each…
Drown Out Dry Weather
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Have you noticed that you don’t seem to drink as much water during the dry winter months? We don’t seem to get as thirsty because the weather is cooler and our body temperatures are lower. We aren’t working up a sweat as often. However, water is essential to our…
Fight Boredom Eating in the Winter
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Winter months are the nemesis for dieters worldwide. Our bodies have to fight much harder to remain active and avoid the fatigue of shorter days and cabin fever. People who gain weight in the winter gain an average of 5-7 pounds. While this amount doesn’t seem like a lot,…
Are Routine Physicals a Waste of Time?
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In recent years, much debate continues regarding the usefulness of routine physicals. Some people argue that the Affordable Care Act will add a significant number of eligible patients, which will take away time from more critical health issues. Others argue that it is unnecessary for relatively healthy people to undergo an annual exam. A number…
Tips for Successful Resolutions
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Tips for Successful ResolutionsThe Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Did you make a New Year’s resolution? If so, you are among nearly half of all Americans who make resolutions each year. The most common resolutions have to do with losing weight, making money, reducing debt, quitting a smoking habit, and exercising more. However, only 8%…
Loosen Your Way to Comfort
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Have you noticed that it takes a little more effort to get moving in cold weather? Shorter days and colder temperatures make us want to hide under blankets next to a fire. Inactivity and blistery weather cause stiff muscles, which can make us feel twice our age. Muscle stiffness…
More Meaning, Less Expense
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck ‘Tis the season for countless parties and gatherings. Holidays are typically joyous occasions where people look forward to spending time with family and friends. They give people an opportunity to slow down from busy lives and focus on what’s most important. However, the holidays can also bring stress and…
