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June is National Great Outdoors Month — encouraging folks to spend more time outside connecting with nature. And with summer around the corner, we’re ready for more fun in the sun! This month on the Vibrant Health blog, we’re sharing five family-friendly ideas to spend more time outside this season.   5 Fun Ways to Get Outside this Summer  Go Camping (or Glamping)   Plan a Yard Game Day   Host a Summer...

June is officially National Cucumber Month — a whole month dedicated to this cooling, hydrating veggie you know and love. They’re made up of roughly 96% water and packed with nutrients such as potassium (an excellent electrolyte), making them a go-to summer snack.   This week on the Vibrant Health blog, we’re sharing six healthy and hydrating recipes to help you cool down this summer. With the weather warming up, the...

Exercise has a multitude of mental, emotional, and physical benefits but did you know that digestion is one of them?  Exercise can impact digestion both positively and negatively.  Consistent exercise can help increase digestive regularity, help you sleep sounder, and activate helpful digestive enzymes. To pump up the motivation to get moving and nurture better digestion in the process, read on.   1. Exercise can help keep stress & mental health...

If you find yourself with an uncomfortable burning sensation while peeing or peeing all too frequently…you just might have a urinary tract infection. A urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI) is defined as an infection in any part of the urinary system including the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra.   UTIs are one of the top types of outpatient infections, causing more than 8.1 million visits to the hospital...

May is National Meditation Month — with a focus on raising awareness of the age-old practice of meditation. Whether you’ve never meditated before or your routine could use a little refresh, now is a great time to go inward and practice more mindfulness.   If you’re weary of trying it out as sitting cross-legged in silence for an extended period of time is not for you, that’s OK. There are many...

May marks Family Wellness Month, an annual celebration encouraging families to take better care of their physical, mental, and emotional health. Why? Putting your healthy foot forward can help improve your family’s overall health and well-being! This month on the Vibrant Health blog, we’re sharing 11 feel-good ways to prioritize your family’s wellness this May and beyond.  11 Ways to Prioritize Your Family’s Wellness     Shop for Local Farm-Fresh Produce   Cook...