You've heard it before: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. While washing your hands thoroughly several times a day helps decrease your likelihood of spreading a virus to your nose, mouth or other people by sending [...]
Whether we like it or not, hormones play a part in all aspects of health and well-being. Ideally, your body is set-up to produce the optimal amount of hormones necessary for it to function, responding to countless environmental factors. Unfortunately, [...]
Many people in St. Petersburg suffer from chronic pain that isn’t eased by pain relievers. However, studies show that CBD oil, a derivative of the marijuana plant, is effective in treating chronic pain with minimal side effects. Painkillers can cause [...]
Endocrine disruptors are chemicals known to interfere with the functions of our endocrine glands. These glands include the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, thymus, pancreas, ovaries, and testes. When functioning optimally, our endocrine system releases carefully-measured amounts of hormones into the bloodstream. [...]
March is National Nutrition Month. Because there is no one-size fits all approach to effective clients' wellness & care plan outcome, we, at Simon Wellness Consulting, reinforce the importance of making more informed choices about one's health and dietary habits. [...]
Many people experience a slump in their energy levels by the time the afternoon rolls around. Several factors may contribute to this phenomenon. The most common cause is post-lunch hypoglycemia, which is related to your inability to burn fat. Hence, [...]
Every year, as we get closer to December 25th, many people find themselves on edge and in need of some stress relief. Our holistic health practitioner Isabelle Simon always hears the question: "Are you ready for Christmas?" and her answer [...]
Your jaw will drop at the number of toxic beauty ingredients that are likely in your bathroom cabinets. The average woman in the U.S. uses 12 personal care products each day, containing nearly 168 different chemicals. While the European Union [...]
You must know that the state of your health and immune system primarily determines whether or not you'll get sick from being exposed to viral or bacterial organisms associated with infectious diseases like a cold or the flu. However, there are [...]
While your health insurance carrier, the media and local pharmacy may encourage you to "get your shot while you shop", new research in the Journal of Virology found that the seasonal flu vaccine may weaken children's immune systems and potentially [...]
