Category: wellness

Springtime Resolutions: Why Spring Is a Great Time to Set New Goals

Spring is in the air. There’s more daylight and warm sunshine to go around, birds are chirping away, and buds are beginning to appear. Back in January, when it was cold and dark and we were still recovering from the holidays, many of us laid out a vision for the new year ahead, defined some…


How to Heal When the Doctor Says There’s Nothing Left to Try

Teresa, a fit and healthy mother of four, showed up at her spinning class with some bad news. Her forehead had broken out in blemishes and her muscles had turned soft after missing months of classes. Teresa wasn’t ill, but she was sick with worry over her sister, who lived across the country. Her sister,…


Movements to Stop Fat-Shaming Shouldn’t Let Junk Food Makers Off the Hook

In the past few years, “weight bias” has gained awareness as a form of discrimination. Doctors are attacked for mentioning weight, and there’s even a “don’t weigh me” card that patients can hand to medical professionals during an office visit. The card says, “If you really need my weight, please tell me why so I…


How to Reduce Your Exposure to Allergens Plus 5 Natural Solutions

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million Americans experience allergies of some sort every year.  And with spring in full swing, millions of us are about to experience the hallmark sneezing, itchy throats, and watery eyes that signal hay fever in full effect. Want to find relief that doesn’t depend…


Holistic Approaches to Solving Addiction

When I met Nicky, a 33-year-old mom of two, and a recovering addict, she told me she’d been a cheerleader, sang in her church choir, and always held a job. But Nicky’s life took a downward turn early on. She started smoking marijuana when she was 11, moved on to using inhalants with her friends,…


How to Treat Different Types of Breakouts and Acne in Your Skincare Routine

Hi guyysss! We know acne is one of THE most confusing things that can occur. No matter how on point our skincare routine is, no matter what skin type or skin condition we have—whether it’s dry skin, combination, or oily skin types—we all seem to suffer breakouts! No need to feel bad, because sometimes these…


Help Your Kids Break Bad Screen Habits the Easy Way

Not all screen uses are bad. We watch YouTube to figure out how to fix our car or make a new recipe. We use software to make household budgets, and we need email for nearly every area of life. These technologies can help us navigate the everyday details of life. But some leisure screen habits—video…


Approval Still out on Latest Statin Guidelines

Statins have long been a controversial medication in the health world. While some studies say they’re effective at reducing cholesterol and the risk of cardiovascular disease, others highlight the harms and adverse effects that can come with taking the drugs. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which delivers recommendations on statin use, recently drafted guidance…


Heartbreak: Devastating for Our Mind and Body

Heartbreak is inevitable. Romances end, loved ones die, friends let us down. These experiences might be universal, but their impact can still be devastating. That’s what science journalist Florence Williams discovered after her husband of 25 years unexpectedly asked for a divorce. William found herself in a daze, shocked and miserable, and even ill. “Physically,…


Exercise for a Long, Healthy Life

If you want to add good, healthy years to your life, make a commitment to walk at least 30 minutes a day. Movement and exercise were a key factor in my healing from cancer, and still play a big part in my life today. When I was healing, I walked every day, whether it was…