Blogs
Exploring The Power of Platelet-Rich Plasma at OWM Integrative Wellness
In the quest for optimal health and wellness, innovative regenerative medicine treatments that harness the body’s natural healing ability are in high demand. One such cutting-edge treatment offered at OWM Integrative Wellness is Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy, also...
How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Getting consistent, good sleep is just as important for your health as good nutrition and regular exercise. Sleep is one of the foundational pieces to overall wellness and contributes to helping you exercise better, eat less, and enjoy an overall healthier lifestyle....
Breathe Your Way to Less Stress and Better Health
Most of us don’t consciously think about every breath we take, but breathing actually has a significant impact on our health. Adults take around 12-20 breaths per minute. Have you ever stopped to see how you feel when taking those breaths? How do you breathe when you...
The Best Foods for Better Gut Health
A new study, published in January of this year, revealed the deep link between the food we eat, our gut microbiology, and our overall health. The study was a product of international scientists from 10 different institutions analyzing the dietary habits of over 1,000...
Why Is Cortisol Important to Our Well Being?
Cortisol, known as the main stress hormone in humans, plays a variety of critical functions in the body. This hormone is produced in two ways according to our circadian rhythm: first, in supporting our activity at the highest level in the morning and noon, and,...
5 Ways to Keep Joints and Ligaments Healthy
As we get older, our joints and ligaments can become stiffer and less flexible. And when ligament attachments are stretched, torn, or fragmented, our joints become hypermobile and painful. This is especially true of previously injured areas of our bodies. When the...
Key Steps for Repairing Your Body After a Workout
The steps you take after a workout can be just as important as the workout itself. When you work out, you create tiny tears in your muscles; as your body repairs them, they grow stronger. So after your workout, your body sends oxygenated blood and good nutrition to...
Information About COVID-19 Vaccines: Fact and Fiction
The information presented in this article and all articles preceding it is an opinion of one informed medical professional, Dr. Leonard Kaplan. It does not constitute medical advice or prescription. My Role I am not a virology expert and do not provide my own opinion...
How to Stay Mindful Under Pressure
According to the Mayo Clinic, “Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and...
Dealing With “Maskne”?
As we adjust to our new normal to prevent the spread of COVID-19, face mask use has become a part of our daily lifestyle. An unintended consequence of constant face mask use is the increase in acne. This type of acne will typically present as bumps at the surface,...