Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity is an epidemic. It's the #1 preventable disease amongst children around the globe. How can we diagnose and fix the problem? Contact J. Flowers Health Institute to learn more.

Childhood obesity is becoming an obesity epidemic. It’s the #1 preventable disease amongst children around the globe. The World Health Organization reports that there are over 42 million obese children in the world under the age of five. 

Despite this, the situation only continues to get worse. Why? And how can we diagnose and fix it?

Family, Food And Gratitude With Johnny Carrabba [Episode 10]

Understanding The Human Condition | Johnny Carrabba | Gratitude

  Celebrity Restaurateur Johnny has a heartfelt, candid discussion with Dr. Flowers and Robin regarding his life journey, his love for food and family, the trials and tribulations of success, his beautiful (and well written) new cookbook entitled With Gratitude and how passionate he feels about his employees. Johnny’s wit, humor, and charm are a … Read more

A Heartfelt Conversation With The Vintage Contessa [Episode 8]

Understanding The Human Condition | Donae Cangelosi Chramosta | Heartfelt Conversations

  Dr. James Flowers, PhD, Founder of J. Flowers Health Institute, and co-host Robin French sit down for a heartfelt conversation with VIP guest Donae Cangelosi Chramosta, Co-Owner of Vintage Contessa & Times Past. Donae is a published writer, award-winning businesswoman, style setter, philanthropist, podcaster, and a loving wife and mother. In this episode, the … Read more

Change Is In The Air With Candy Finnigan [Episode 7]

Understanding The Human Condition | Candy Finnigan | Addiction Interventions

  Special guest Candy Finnigan, a nationally recognized Professional Interventionist and Certified Master Addiction Counselor III, shares her insights on addiction and recovery. Known for her role on A&E’s groundbreaking series Intervention, Candy is also the author of When Enough is Enough: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Intervention, a widely used resource for family interventions. … Read more

Sexuality Education – What to Include in a Comprehensive Plan

Sexuality education is an important step in learning about sexuality topics. Sex ed teaches about the body and making wise, informed choices. Contact J. Flowers Health Institute today to learn more.

Sexuality education, also known as sex ed, is an important step in learning about human sexuality topics. Sex education in schools teaches about the developing body and making wise, informed choices. Many may be confused about what exactly sex education in public schools entails and be asking, “What is sex education?” So let’s discuss the details.

Spiritual Assessment and Counsel

Spiritual assessment should be a part of mental and physical healthcare. Find out how spirituality can help improve outcomes in healthcare. Contact J. Flowers Health Institute today to learn more.

The holistic view of healthcare encompasses the “whole person”: the mind, body, and spirit of a human being. Psychotherapy helps heal the mind and keep it healthy. Proper nutrition, exercise, and medical support help to keep the body healthy and improve it. But what of the spiritual aspect as it relates to health and well-being? Let’s take a closer look at spirituality, what a spiritual assessment is, and how it can help improve health.

Fitness And Exercise Impact On Systems

Physical fitness is important for health and wellness because exercise is beneficial to your systems. But, many people don't exercise enough. At J. Flowers Health Institute, we understand how hard it can be to maintain physical wellness. Reach out today and let us offer the support you need.

Physical fitness is important for health and wellness because exercise has a beneficial effect on most systems in the body. Unfortunately, many people do not get adequate exercise. According to 2017 data, only, 53.3% of U.S. adults engaged in the amount of aerobic exercise that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends for good health, and only 23.2% got a sufficient amount of both aerobic and strengthening exercise.​​​1
Most people would benefit from getting more exercise, because of the ways it improves overall health.