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Author: Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC

Your Healthy Way / Articles posted by Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC
What Does Dry Brushing Do and When Is the Best Time to Do It?

What Does Dry Brushing Do and When Is the Best Time to Do It?

05/02/2023
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Beauty

Bye-bye cottage cheese legs! Dry skin brushing is a natural beauty secret that exfoliates the skin, removes toxins, increases circulation, and reduces unwanted cellulite. Dry brushing is a wellness practice that involves gently brushing the skin with a natural bristle brush, typically before showering or bathing. It offers several potential benefits for the body and skin.  What are the Benefits of Dry Brushing Your Body? Here are some of the effects and benefits associated with dry brushing: Exfoliation: Dry brushing helps exfoliate the skin by removing dead skin cells, which can leave the skin feeling smoother and looking brighter. It promotes cell renewal and may improve the overall appearance and texture of the skin. Stimulates circulation: The brushing action stimulates blood circulation in the body, which can help...

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Ashwagandha Root Benefits

Ashwagandha Root Benefits: Nature’s Stress-Reliever

04/16/2023
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Mental & Emotional Health, Vitamins & Supplements

Tired, unmotivated, stressed out??? You’re not alone! Discover how the natural anti-anxiety herb, ashwagandha root, benefits both your mental and physical health. Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha root or Indian ginseng, has received much attention recently and for good reason. Native to India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa, this evergreen shrub is known as an adaptogen – a non-toxic herb that helps the body to “adapt” to stressful situations. But this natural little stress-reliever can do so much more for your health! The Ashwagandha root benefits include improving sleep, boosting fertility, increasing muscle mass, mitigating memory issues, and more. What are adaptogens? In order for an herb to qualify as an adaptogen, it must have the following: Assist the body in reducing stress (both physical...

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Best Immune Booster Supplements

What are the Best Immune Booster Supplements?

03/10/2023
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Vitamins & Supplements

Discover the six best immune booster supplements to help you ward off illness. Public health practices include good habits such as handwashing, covering your mouth when you cough, and getting vaccinations to help reduce the spread of infections. Nevertheless, the risk of infection can still be high. For example, even though we have access to an annual flu vaccine, it is estimated that influenza is responsible for 9.3 to 45 million infections and 12,000 to 61,0000 deaths per year in the United States. In light of this, it certainly doesn’t hurt to employ additional protective measures, especially if you are in a vulnerable population (i.e. over 60 years of age, have a chronic disease or immune suppression, etc.). Along with using good habits like handwashing, the...

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Runner’s Anemia: Iron Deficiency Anemia in Runners and Triathletes

Runner’s Anemia: Iron Deficiency Anemia in Runners and Triathletes

02/15/2023
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Running

Runner’s anemia: How common is it? What are the symptoms? What exactly causes iron deficiency anemia in runners? And, how can it be treated? Anemia is the most common blood disorder in the Unites States, affecting approximately 6% of the population. There are a variety of causes, the most common being low iron levels in the blood. When it comes to iron deficiency anemia in runners and triathletes, exercise-induced mechanisms associated with endurance activity causes athletes to be at increased risk of compromised iron status. Iron deficiency anemia in runners – who’s at risk? Vegetarians are at increased risk of developing anemia as their dietary intake of iron is lower than their carnivore counterparts. Female adolescents and women of childbearing age are also more likely to develop anemia...

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Beets for Runners: Let Nature Increase Your VO2 Max

Beets for Runners: Let Nature Increase Your VO2 Max

01/10/2023
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Running, Vitamins & Supplements

There has been a lot of hype surrounding the use of beets for runners and endurance athletes, specifically for the purpose of increasing VO2 max during exercise. But, can beets really improve athletic performance and, if so, just how long do the results last? Find out here! Over the past few years, beets have become the latest and greatest superfood, surpassing other beloved produce such as kale, bananas, and sweet potatoes to improve overall health and fitness. Using beets for runners and endurance athletes has even been touted by the U.S.A. Triathlon Team as they claim, “Beet juice decreases blood pressure and increases blood flow, thereby increasing metabolic threshold and VO2 max.” Beets are loaded with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, iron, magnesium, and potassium....

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Anxiety Symptoms in Women More Common Than Men

Anxiety Symptoms in Women More Common Than Men

12/01/2022
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Mental & Emotional Health

Constant worry, nervousness, fear… Some anxiety symptoms in women differ from those that men experience. Moreover, women are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety than men. But, why? According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United States ages 18 and older every year. And, the most common anxiety disorders are more prevalent in women than men – generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorders, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, and major depressive disorder. In fact, according to research one in three women will meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder during her lifetime, compared to only 22% of men. What’s more, women are more likely to be diagnosed with multiple anxiety disorders at one time and have a greater...

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The Best Home Remedy for Cellulite on Thighs

The Best Home Remedy for Cellulite on Thighs

11/06/2022
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Beauty

The absolute best home remedy for cellulite on thighs and the buttocks works within 24 hours and is less than $20.00! Cottage cheese, orange peel, lumps, dimples…. whatever you call it, it’s ugly! Not to mention, cellulite is very stubborn. Once you have cellulite on your thighs, hips, or buttocks, it is almost impossible to get rid of. The good news is (if there is anything “good” when it comes to cellulite) – If you have it, you are not alone. Between 80 to 90 percent of women over the age of 21 have cellulite. The better news – there is an inexpensive home remedy that can make it disappear! Read on to learn the best home remedy for cellulite on thighs and the buttocks. What is...

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Best Supplements for Heart Health

5 Best Supplements for Heart Health

10/25/2022
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Cardiovascular Health, Vitamins & Supplements

Here are the best supplements for heart health according to credible research studies. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world. In the United States alone one person dies every 36 seconds from a cardiovascular illness, and someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. It is well-known that the best way to prevent heart disease is to eat healthy foods and drinks, maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly, and avoid nicotine. However, your heredity, environment, or exposure to other illnesses can also play a factor. In fact, according to the American Heart Association a growing number of studies suggest many COVID-19 survivors experience some type of heart damage, even if they didn't have underlying heart disease and weren't sick enough to be...

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Best Home Remedies for Sore Throat

3 Best Home Remedies for Sore Throat

09/06/2022
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Vitamins & Supplements

The top 3 home remedies for sore throat relief are here! Having a sore throat can make you downright miserable! Pain, burning, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing… no one likes suffering from sore throat symptoms. If you’re reading this article, you are likely searching for immediate relief. Have no fear – I have the top three home remedies for sore throat here so you can start feeling better fast. Causes of Sore Throat About 90% of sore throats are caused by a virus like the cold or flu or are caused by a bacterial infection such as strep throat. The home remedies described below are targeted to fight the source of the infection as well as eliminate symptoms such as redness and swollen glands. Home Remedies for Sore Throat #1 – Grapefruit...

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How to Increase Glycogen Stores in Muscles without Gaining Weight

How to Increase Glycogen Stores in Muscles without Gaining Weight

04/01/2022
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Cardio Exercise, Exercise & Fitness, Nutrition, Resistance Training, Running, Weight Loss

What’s the key to training hard day after day AND maintaining good body composition? Read on to discover how to increase glycogen stores in muscles and the liver without adding on extra pounds. Glycogen is a necessary and ubiquitous fuel source in the body. It is primarily stored in skeletal muscle cells and liver cells. But it is also stored in small amounts in brain cells, heart cells, smooth muscle cells, kidney cells, red and white blood cells, and even adipose (fat) cells. When glycogen stores in skeletal muscles reach a critically low level, exercise performance markedly decreases. For the body to sustain the capacity for continued training and competition, it is essential that glycogen stores in the muscles and the liver be replenished as rapidly as...

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