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2022 January Intentions vs Resolutions
by Health Plus
January is named after the Roman god, Janus.  Often depicted as having two faces, Janus was believed to have the ability to look at the past and the future at the same time.  This imagery provides a fitting symbol for...
How to Show Your Body Gratitude
by Health Plus
There are many health benefits to gratitude (just ask Harvard). So today and through this holiday season, we’re turning that gratitude inward—to our own bodies.
How Stress Affects Your Digestion
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Have you ever had the bad kind of “butterflies” in your stomach or, worse, a wave of nausea before speaking in front of a large group of people? What about a sudden bout of hiccups or diarrhea while trying to...
2021 Holiday Gift Guide
by Health Plus
It’s nearing holiday season, which for us at Health Plus definitely means...gifts! We know it can be easy to hop to a big box store and grab everything you need, but as a small business ourselves we encourage you to...
How Your Gut Health Affects Your Skin
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Many have heard of leaky gut; but have you heard of leaky skin?  As the largest organ of the body, one of the skin’s primary responsibilities is to protect us from environmental stressors.  It acts as a barrier against damaging...
Food for Boosting Immunity
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Cooler days and crisp evenings signal the advent of autumn.   Unfortunately, they also signal the beginning of the cold and flu season. To give your body a fighting chance against infection during seasonal weather changes, concentrate on preparing meals with food...
October Wellness Challenge
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In July, Health Plus introduced the idea of You+, a belief that when you take care of your body and mind, good health will follow.  To reinforce our commitment to whole body wellness, the team at Health Plus is dedicating...
Organizing for Calmness
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While the old adage ‘a messy desk means a creative mind’ may hold true for some, for many of us, a desk covered with piles of papers can leave us feeling overwhelmed, and stressed out.
How to Find Calmness in Your Everyday
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Some days can feel like a long ride on a roller coaster of stress.  To help fortify your nerves and increase your sense of calm on challenging days, try adopting some of these simple practices.
Top 5 Natural Ingredients to Help You Focus
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The next time you want to get rid of your brain fog - reach for a nourishing snack. Recent research has revealed a complex system of communication between the intestinal and central nervous systems.
How to Improve Relationships
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The relationships we form with other people can have an important and profound impact on our lives. 
The Importance of Connection
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We all do our best to stay healthy. We eat nutritious meals, make time to exercise and try to get enough sleep each night. 
WHY IMPROVING YOUR GUT HEALTH IS THE SECRET TO A BETTER MOOD
by Health Plus
Have you ever wondered why you get nauseous when you are stressed or why you get “butterflies in your stomach” when you’re nervous?
Forms of Self Care to Improve Your Life 
by Health Plus
Self care can be described as the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health. It’s important that you are taking care of your body, mind, and soul every day. Needless to say, the first step to...
INTRODUCING YOU+
by Health Plus
At Health Plus we believe that good health is foundational to a good life, it has a profound ripple effect on everything we feel and do. This is why our family started making nutritional supplements nearly 40 years ago, and...
Importance of Practicing Stress Relief
by Health Plus
Managing stress is vital for your health and well-being. There are short-term and long-term effects of stress that have a major impact on your overall health. Here are some ways your health can improve if you practice stress relief regularly.
RECIPE: WATERMELON-MINT DETOX
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There's no better time to enjoy a refreshing drink to help detox your body in a delicious way. Enjoy this healthy twist on your regular drinking water with fresh watermelon, lemon, mint, and some extra fiber. A great cooling summer...
PROTEIN POWDER: DO'S
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Protein supplements are very popular and there are a lot of different types and brands to choose from. How do you know if you need to supplement, and if so what type of protein is right for you? Here are...
What is the DASH Diet?
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The DASH diet was developed by the National Institutes of Health based on research they sponsored on lowering blood pressure without medication. The acronym stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. When combined with physical activity, the DASH diet can...
WHAT THE SMELL OF YOUR STOOL SAYS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH
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When it comes to our health, we generally pay more attention to what we put into our body than what comes out. But every once in a while, we unintentionally eat something that forces us to confront the foul smelling...
WAYS TO DETOX
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Do you ever get chronic headaches, stomach bloating, uncomfortable gas or unwanted breakouts, aches and pains? If so, pay attention, your body might be trying to tell you something. Our bodies are incredibly communicative. They give us signs when they...