Are you ready for soup season? At Vera Health, we sure are, and we’re here with 10 delicious soup recipes chock full of superfoods to help you feel energized, rejuvenated, and ready to take on your winter days (or cozy up inside)! Sometimes, nothing beats a comforting bowl…
Written by: Olivia Bricen, Vera Health blogger New Year’s Eve is a prime time to reflect and think about your year as a whole: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Whether you had the best year of your life, or the worst, setting New Year’s resolutions can…
Do you feel gloomy when long, sunny days get shorter and darkness creeps in earlier? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Many people start to feel “the winter blues” when daylights savings time ends. Although we gain an hour of precious sleep, we lose time to soak up…
Written by: Olivia Bricen, Vera Health blogger Thanksgiving is approaching, and I like to spend this time of year reflecting and showing gratitude for the good things that fill my life. The Thanksgiving holiday represents peace, togetherness, and thankfulness, so what could be a better time of year…
Cold and flu season is here, so it’s time to boost your immune system to stay healthy and happy all winter long. According to the FDA, cold and flu season starts in October and can last as long as May. Cold and flu symptoms are highly contagious, so…
Have you ever had a tough day and instantly felt better after a good laugh? Laughter is healing, rejuvenating, and cultivates positivity, so it’s no surprise that science backs up the claim that “laughter is the best medicine.” Sometimes all it takes to perk yourself up is a…
From dogs to cats to reptiles, pets are loved and adored by U.S. households. If you live in one of the 80 million American homes with pets, you know that best friends don’t always walk on two legs. 98% of people that own animals even consider them as…
Written by: Olivia Bricen, Vera Health blogger If you’re anything like me, you enjoy having indoor plants in your space for various reasons. They liven up my work desk and home, reduce my stress levels, and boost my mood. Have you ever felt better with indoor plants around,…
By Olivia Bricen, Vera Health Blogger Have you ever used essential oils? Studies show that scents have a powerful impact on our bodies. The olfactory nerve, responsible for your sense of smell, is located in the nose and reaches the skull where it sends signals to areas of…
Probiotics are everywhere: on grocery store shelves, in health shops, on social media, and in many foods. Probiotics get a lot of buzz due to their acclaimed countless health benefits, like solving digestive issues, easing anxiety and depression, and building up the immune system. There are many pros…
