This week, we want to talk about two acronyms – FDA and GRAS. You have probably heard of the first – the Food and Drug Administration, which is responsible for protecting the public health of the people of the United States by regulating what goes into the food we eat, the products we use, and […]
Healthy at Home: Muscle Maintenance
Muscle Maintenance Losing weight during quarantine? There could be more to it than stress. If your lifestyle has become largely sedentary because of physical distancing, you could be losing muscle mass. When it comes to maintaining a healthy body weight, a single number cannot possibly hope to sufficiently reflect what is going on beneath the […]
Healthy At Home: Staying connected, apart
Healthy At Home: Staying connected, apart This week, we are seeing across the US the way in which the pandemic is resurging. We would like to start off this newsletter by reminding everyone to please wear a mask and practice physical distancing as much as possible. It has been well documented that wearing a mask […]
Healthy At Home: Rethinking Toxins
Many people may not be aware, but there are a staggering number of unregulated chemical compounds that permeate our everyday life. Toxins are in the building material used in our homes, the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink. We will cover more sources of toxins later – but it […]
Healthy at Home: Making new habits
One of the most common troubles we run into when we work with people to change their lifestyles is discomfort during the habit change process. What we’ll discuss in today’s newsletter is the topic of making the uncomfortable comfortable. One common myth about habit change is that motivation is the only thing that matters. The […]
Healthy at Home: A good night’s sleep
In our third edition of Healthy at Home, we are focusing on the third pillar of our lifestyle program: mental health. Specifically, this newsletter will focus on restful sleep – tips for achieving it, as well as telltale signs that you may be missing out. “Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit […]
Healthy at Home: Cooking for Your Health
What is a diet? In today’s culture of fad diets and failed resolutions, a diet is often assumed to be a temporary change to what one eats and drinks. However, the term “diet” does not necessarily refer to a transient attentiveness to intake. Rather, a culture has arisen around the term “diet” which has impressed […]
What Conditions Can Be Treated With Geriatric Medicine?
As the population in the United States and elsewhere in the world ages, there is an ever-greater emphasis on the importance of thoughtful and pragmatic elder care. This field is called geriatric medicine, or geriatrics. When you or a loved one reaches a stage at which health and age begin to impede upon certain aspects […]
Introducing: Healthy At Home!
During these turbulent times, we know that we must all make adjustments to our lifestyle. Our philosophy is that while you must change, you might as well change for the better! But making healthy lifestyle changes can be difficult without a guide. Huntington Lifestyle Partners is excited to bring you a new series we’re calling […]
What Is Meant by Geriatric Services? Learn more about this treatment
Today, more than 10,000 Americans turn senior every day. As a result of the Baby Boomer generation, this daily trend will continue for the next 10 years. What’s more, today’s seniors are living longer lives than ever before. Wellness for seniors is an ongoing process that involves specialized attention. Huntington geriatric medical group, CA is […]