The Johnson Center for Health

As disheartening as it is to read that the CDC has reinstated old mask guidelines, it’s important that we all understand exactly why such measures have been put in place. With climbing coronavirus infection rates, new information about the Delta variant, a threatening fall lockdown, and new variants looming in the future, wearing a mask indoors again doesn’t seem all that unreasonable. New CDC recommendations: On Tuesday, July 27th, the CDC released new recommendations regard

Did you know the benefits of stretching go far beyond increased flexibility? Incorporating a daily stretch into your morning routine can help to relieve fatigue and stress, while also improving heart health, posture, and balance. Types of stretching: There are several different types of stretching. Dynamic and static stretching being the two most common. Dynamic stretches are more active forms of stretching. This type of stretching is great for warming up to prepare for vigor

Dr. Johnson frequently recommends time-restricted eating to her patients as a very beneficial way to increase longevity and obtain optimal health. One of the most common questions patients ask Dr. Johnson is what foods can be ingested while fasting. Essentially, the answer is: any food that contains 0 calories. But fasting doesn't have to be a painful struggle, there are many ways to incorporate different flavors while remaining in a fasted state. First, what is time-restrict

In this blog, we have compiled some of Dr. Johnson's favorite tips and tricks to increase productivity in your workday, whether you're in the office or still working from home. Analyze how you’re sitting: You’ve probably been told dozens of times to sit up straight while working. But did you know good posture while working can actually increase productivity? One study found that sitting up can increase performance for any task when compared to participants that slouched. The

When you think of a gluten-free alternative to your favorite baked good, you probably think it’s a healthier alternative. No gluten automatically means healthier, right? Unfortunately no. Gluten-free alternatives can still be packed with sugars, fats, and worst of all, emulsifiers. But what are emulsifiers? And how do they affect our health? First, what’s in gluten-free bread? If you’ve made the switch from regular to gluten-free (GF) bread, you’ve definitely also noticed the

Update: As of Monday, August 23rd, the FDA has officially granted Pfizer BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine full approval. To read more about it, click here. Last week, COVID-19 daily cases spiked nearly 70% to 26,000 per day. Hospitalization rates jumped up by 33%. This is due to the new, Delta COVID-19 variant- more transmissible than any variant before it. Yet, even as cases begin to rise again, vaccination rates have stalled. For millions of Americans, the lack of FDA approval f

When you dig into a big salad, you expect to be flushing your body full of essential vitamins and minerals. And while this may have been true even 30 years ago, the same cannot be said today. Our fruits, vegetables, meats, and eggs have all suffered from significant declines in nutritional value over the past several decades. And while most people immediately point to the decline in nutrients within the soil as the root of the problem, it’s actually a bit more complicated tha

Do you take a dietary supplement? You probably do. A study found that over half of American adults report taking a supplemental vitamin, mineral, enzyme, or amino acid daily. But how many people have taken the time to thoroughly educate themselves on their supplements? Probably very few. In this blog, we have compiled answers to your questions about supplements. What is a supplement? A dietary supplement is a “product that contains one or more dietary ingredients, is taken or

Lemonade is a classic summer staple, from BBQs to days by the pool. But often, many store-bought lemonades contain high amounts of sugar, artificial flavors, and other additives. Further, most lemonade recipes call for multiple cups of sugar to sweeten the natural sourness of lemons. We have created the perfect lemonade recipe, with only 3 ingredients and no added sugar! The JCH summer lemonade: The ingredients to this delicious drink are: 6 freshly squeezed lemons 1 teaspoon

It’s called a passeggiata, a short walk taken purely for pleasure, and many Italians do it multiple times a day, typically after meals. You won’t find anyone wearing an apple watch or spandex during these strolls, though. Instead, you’ll see them enjoying the sunlight, catching up with neighbors, or reconnecting as a family after a long day. Beyond offering a pleasant end to your evening, passeggiatas can also garner some serious health effects. Passeggiata 101: By definition