The Johnson Center for Health

We talk a lot about physical fitness, yet mental fitness is often forgotten. However, mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness, and should not be neglected. The state of your mental fitness can actually affect the state of your body. As, the healthier your mind, the healthier your body. Keep reading to learn what mental fitness is, why you should care about the state of your mental fitness, and how to become a mental fitness pro. What is mental fitness? Just li

According to new research by the Harvard School of Public Health, yes! The study found that people who consume higher amounts of olive oil have lower risks of developing health conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. In this blog, we’ll break down exactly what the research says, why olive oil offers so many health benefits, and give you some easy ways to add more olive oil to your daily diet! The study: Earlier this month, the Journal of the A

Our bodies are constantly fighting a battle to get enough nutrients. The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat are all working against us. When we become nutrient insufficient, our bodies suffer from inflammation, oxidative stress, and the release of free radicals. IV therapy offers an easy solution to pump your body full of the nutrients it desperately needs. In this blog, we’ll explain what IV therapy is, how it works, and why YOU need it! What is IV thera

If you read our blog on the importance of bile, you know just how vital it is to have proper bile production for optimal health. Digestive bitters are one of the best ways to give your bile and digestive system the boost they need! Common GI conditions like bloating, heartburn, and acid reflux can all be cured by adding some digestive bitters into your daily diet. What are digestive bitters? If you’ve even been to a cocktail bar, you’ve definitely seen a bottle of bitters som

Have you been feeling more fatigued lately? Have trouble catching your breath? Or have a persistent cough or headache? If so, you might actually be suffering from chronic COVID-19. As more research is released, we are learning the surprising facts around the condition. Even if you had an asymptomatic infection, you might have long COVID. Even if you had a negative coronavirus antibody test, you might have chronic COVID. But especially if you had a severe COVID-19 infection, y

We know a lot about COVID-19. We know COVID-19 is sweeping across the world with new variants seemingly every month. We know how vaccines work to fight off a COVID-19 infection. We know how chronic COVID-19 can cause lasting impacts on the body. But, until recently, we did not know exactly what the effects of diet on COVID-19 were. A recently published study has begun to answer that question. Here’s what we know. The Study: Researchers from Johns Hopkin, Harvard, Stanford, an

Testosterone is Vitally Important for Women. For most women, worrying about testosterone levels is probably not at the forefront of your mind. But it should be, as testosterone plays a major role in the optimal health of both men and women! Even though testosterone is commonly referred to as a “male” hormone, it is actually the most abundant biologically active hormone in the female body! And it should NOT be ignored. Testosterone 101: Testosterone (T) is one of the main sex

When you think about what’s causing your constipation, acid reflux, or IBS-like symptoms, most people don’t think about their bile. But bile is actually extremely important, not just for digestion and the absorption of foods, but for many health processes throughout the body. In this blog, we’ll explain why bile is so important and what you can do to promote bile production in your body. Bile 101: Bile, also known as gall, is a yellow-green, thick and sticky fluid digestive f

So often, the word hormone is thrown around seemingly willy nilly. But hormones are anything but. Your hormones are some of the biggest factors behind optimal health. In this blog, we’ll break down why hormones are so important and provide answers to some of your common hormone questions. First, what are hormones? Hormones act as your body’s chemical messengers. They travel throughout the body via the bloodstream to tissues, muscles, and organs. Hormones work slowly, over tim

Unfortunately, 2022 is not off to the start we had all hoped for. With COVID-19 cases spreading faster than ever thanks to the new variant Omicron, it feels like an uncertain and perilous time for all of us. However, there is some good news about the spread of Omicron and what it means for the end of the pandemic. We'll explain it all in this blog. Omicron 101: Omicron was first discovered in South Africa and Botswana in November and has now traveled throughout the world. In