The Johnson Center for Health

Getting bored of your morning cup of tea? Try switching it up by incorporating a cup of matcha! Not only does matcha taste great, it also has added health benefits and rejuvenating effects! Keep reading to learn more! What is Matcha? Matcha is a special form of green tea. It comes from the same plant that all true teas are harvested from- camellia sinensis. While the tea leaves may be the same, matcha is considerably different from regular green tea in its growth method, harv

If you’ve found yourself struggling to lose weight despite exercising regularly, you’re not alone. Emerging research is demonstrating that we might not actually be burning as many calories as we think. Maybe even only 72 calories for every expected 100. Researchers are blaming this phenomenon on something called “calorie compensation.” But calorie compensation isn’t the only thing that’s stopping you from losing weight. In this blog, we’ll break down why exercise isn’t the on

What if we told you that you could feel happy all the time? No, we can't stop that annoying construction waking you up at dawn or help you avoid your mid-day hanger. But what we can help you with is boosting your happy hormones. There are 4 key hormones that control how good you feel throughout the day. By learning about these hormones and how to naturally boost them, you can bring more good feelings into your life! The happy hormones: Almost all of your hormones have some in

Is the Fall fatigue starting to creep in already? Feeling exhausted, foggy-headed, and melancholy? NAD IV Therapy might be the solution you've been looking for. NAD+ is a coenzyme we need to live. And as we age, our NAD+ numbers begin to dwindle. And the best way to rejuvenate your supply of NAD+ is through IV Therapy. An NAD+ IV treatment will leave you feeling 20 years younger. What is NAD? NAD stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. It is a coenzyme found in all livi

When do you work out? In the morning, afternoon, or evening? Each time of day comes with its unique set of benefits and drawbacks. If you’re looking to burn more calories, a morning workout is probably for you. But if you’re looking to increase your endurance and build muscles, you’re better off hitting the gym in the evening. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of working out at different times throughout the day! Benefits of working out in the morning: You’ll get

More often than you think, your body is in an inflammatory phase. Inflammation can occur when you have a common cold, when you stub your toe, or when you get a paper cut. While acute inflammation, like the example listed above, is totally normal, chronic inflammation can lead to debilitating diseases and other health conditions. If you have chronic inflammation, the best thing you can do is educate yourself on the symptoms and signs in order to find treatment. Inflammation 10

We get it, sometimes it can just feel impossible to put down that extra slice of pizza or stop yourself from finishing your salad, even if you're already feeling full. It can feel frustrating and discouraging when this happens. But you have to remember that overeating has NOTHING to do with your willpower. Overeating is actually caused by many complicated factors, many of which have nothing to do with your eating habits. In this blog, we’ll discuss the most likely reasons beh

Did you know that one in three American adults may have prediabetes? To make matters worse, 84% of that one-third are unaware that they currently fall into the prediabetic category. Luckily, there are lifestyle changes you can make to reverse your prediabetes to get back on track to optimal health. What is prediabetes? As the name suggests, the term prediabetes describes a body in a state of health that is on the path to developing diabetes. But, prediabetes is more than just

How do you sleep: On your back? On your side? Maybe on your front? Over the years, we have all developed a unique sleeping position. And for most people, this sleeping position comes without a second thought. But what you might not know is that the position you sleep in can actually cause serious impacts on your health. Moreover, there are some sleeping positions that can be beneficial to certain health conditions! Sleep Positions 101: We spend about one-third of our lives as

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, it has been very confusing to know who to listen to and what “facts” to believe. The novelty and tumultuousness of the SARS-CoV-2 virus only worsen the matter. This blog will aim to debunk the myth that people who are vaccinated are at equal risk to the dangers of the new Delta COVID-19 variant. Updated Delta News: New research has demonstrated that while yes, unvaccinated people carry the same Delta COVID-19 viral load as unvaccinated peo