Recent Wellness Articles
For the novice or the returning runner, these five tips can get you closer to your race goals. If you're interested in making the leap into races, training for a 5K can be a great first step. And, depending on your health and current level of conditioning, it is...
According to Sarah Mokma, CEO of Luminosity Center for Healing, sound has been used to promote healing and wellbeing, in addition to experiencing the energy of the universe, for much of humanity's documented history. "Some of the earliest records of 'sound healing...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, also commonly referred to as PCOS, is a hormonal disorder that affects as many as 5 million women of reproductive age in the U.S.—though it can occur at any age post-puberty. According to the CDC, PCOS is one of the most common causes of...
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and while awareness campaigns sometimes get a bad rap for focusing too much on exposure and not enough on action, ovarian cancer is truly a disease that needs all the information reach it can get. Sometimes called...
On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which was established in 1973 and protected the constitutional right to an abortion in America. The ruling left many shaken, now faced with a reality that once seemed impossible. However, Michigan might now be...
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S. and globally. And while it's not breaking news to anyone that sleep is a necessary component to living a healthy and happy life, new recommendations from the American Heart Association indicate that...
Relaxation and rejuvenation are being taken to a whole new level (literally) at JW Marriott Grand Rapids, thanks to their new spa and Wellness Floor. Seraphina, which opens June 23, will offer natural, thoughtful and holistic care in a beautifully modern setting. The...
As the weather warms and you spend more time outdoors, be mindful about safety and hygiene. What's not to like about gardening? It beautifies your home, produces great food, plus it's relaxing, stress reducing and a fun calorie-burner. But it's not without its...
In 2018, Shawnee Bonner, RPh was in a rollover car accident alongside her husband, leaving her with seven fractures, along with a broken foot and arm. Though Bonner has been a community pharmacist for over 25 years, this experience allowed her to see the other side of...
When it comes to women cannabis users, 75% say they use for medical purposes, with the goal of easing common issues like having trouble sleeping, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and muscle and joint aches. For local mother Sarah Tupper, cannabis helps...