Ultra Prevention

Inspiring Words on Health and Wellness

"Healthy" means more than simply the absence of disease. Don't wait until something goes terribly awry to focus on your health. Be proactive and nurture yourself. These words of wisdom may help inspire you to live a life beyond "not sick."

What Is Your Immune System?

Written by 
Canyon Ranch Staff
Canyon Ranch Reviewer: 
Cynthia Geyer, M.D.

For something you can’t exactly point to, your immune system does quite a job of making its presence known. We are constantly learning more about the complicated intricacies of our immune system. While you can’t control its destiny, you can make lifestyle choices that support healthy immunity.

10 Ways to Boost Your Immune System

Written by 
Canyon Ranch Staff
Canyon Ranch Reviewer: 
Mark Liponis, M.D.

When you consider that your immune system is your body’s natural defense against threats to your health, you may think that it best serves you by always being active and in fighting mode. But a strong immune system is actually one that remains calm and un-agitated until it is called to action.

Managing Seasonal Lows

Written by 
Cathy Garrard
Canyon Ranch Reviewer: 
Nina R. Molin, M.D.

The cause of this type of depression, which most often strikes in darker months, isn’t exactly known—which can make addressing it challenging. While all you may want is a surefire treatment, giving some new solutions a try may bring you renewed hope—even the help you seek.

How Much Is Too Much Caffeine?

Written by 
Canyon Ranch Staff
Canyon Ranch Reviewer: 
Stephen Brewer, M.D.

While caffeine is not outright harmful to most people, it can—in addition to making you jumpy or irritable—potentially contribute to certain health problems, particularly if you overdo it. Find out if you could benefit from curbing your caffeine routine.

Caffeine and Your Health

Written by 
Canyon Ranch Staff
Canyon Ranch Reviewer: 
Stephen Brewer, M.D.

For some, there’s nothing like the burst of energy from a morning cup of coffee or tea. And that’s perfectly OK. When consumed in moderation (no more than about two cups of coffee a day, for example), caffeine is safe for most people.