April is Stress Awareness Month. Started in 1992 with a campaign by the Health Resource Network (HRN), it was developed to raise awareness about the effects of stress and to provide information on how to manage it. Stress is a major contributor to a number of physical health problems. The providers at The Greenbrier Clinic indicate that stress can lead to issues with the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, as well as digestive and immune systems. Stress can lead [...]

In 1997, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) designated April as IBS Awareness Month on the U.S. National Health Observances calendar. The month is designed to bring attention to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of IBS, a common gastrointestinal problem that impacts an estimated 10-15 percent of the population worldwide. What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine, causing symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, gas and changes in bowel [...]

Today is National Walking Day, and The Greenbrier Clinic encourages you to take part in this special event by going for at least a 30-minute walk at some point during your day. Celebrated on the first Wednesday of April each year, National Walking Day is sponsored by the American Heart Association. It encourages people to move throughout the day, and The Greenbrier Clinic’s Fitness Consultant, Josh Beverage, explains that the benefits of a simple walk are many. “It’s [...]