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In the warm summer months, you’re probably spending a lot more time outside, and there are some pesky companions who are sharing the fresh air with you — mosquitos. It’s no secret that mosquito bites are one of the most annoying parts of the summer season, especially as humidity rises and bugs flock to the […]

The saying goes: How can you tell if someone is into CrossFit? They’ll usually tell you. From perfectly toned PTA moms who beam with pride about their intense WOD to your co-workers who compare their burpee records — it seems like you can’t go anywhere without coming across someone obsessed with CrossFit. A mix of high intensity […]

CBD oil has huge potential to completely change chronic pain management and workout recovery regimens. Up until recently, pain management for individuals suffering from chronic pain stemming from conditions including cancer, neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis, has been limited to pharmaceutical analgesics typically accompanied by aversive side effects. In contrast, topical or ingestible CBD oil […]

“Anxiety is a good thing, which sounds crazy, right?” Says Dr. Matthew Mosquera, a psychiatry resident at Brigham Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. “Anxiety is the thing that pushes you to stay up late to complete that final paper, or waking up early for work.” The Goldilocks Principle of Anxiety: Not Too Much or Too […]

Meditation is a technique that is learned through the mind, through the breath, through visualizations using the mind’s imaginary eye. This is how SuReceta’s founder Dr. Joseph Mosquera defines meditation practice, and he adds that this inner reflection helps you relax, focus and feel your body, no matter where you are. “It is excellent for […]

Everyone has a favorite workout song to get in the zone. And the minute that anthem comes on, you feel like the hero of your own story. Whether you’re lifting weights or folding the laundry, when that jam comes on, you feel like a badass who can take on the world. When you make your own […]

Acne. Anyone who suffers from it knows that finding a truly effective acne treatment can have life-changing effects.  But what if you want to avoid the medications, and get rid of acne with natural remedies instead? SuReceta brings you the expert guidance of Dr. Valerie Gershenhorn, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Middletown, New York. For […]

Its easy to reach for just about anything if your hungry enough, but it’s important to not just go with a quick fix if you want to avoid a tummy ache afterwards. You need to be careful both with what you eat and what you don’t eat on an empty stomach.  There are certain foods when your stomach […]

When you’re hungry to the point of being hangry (hungry + angry!) it’s important to skip the quick fix treats and opt for a healthier snack that will keep your tummy happy and your temper in check. It’s important to know the best food options when your running on empty. The 8 best food to […]

Springtime brings us beautiful, longer days to enjoy nature’s annual rebirth of its blossoms, trees, and plants. However, for allergy sufferers, it can also signal the onset of sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, and persistent congestion. Spring and allergies:  What is the link? An estimated 1 out of every 10 Americans (35 million people) suffer […]