Recent Wellness Articles
Cannabis legalization has changed lives, creating jobs, developing taxes, saving people from jail and helping the country move toward normalization. This is a historic movement with a positive impact on the world. Yet, we haven't reached the finish line. People are...
A few years ago, CBD became a household name, with products often seen at gas stations, party stores and Family Video. However, many people still have a false impression of what CBD is, how it can help and who it's for. With the help of Brandy Palmer, owner of Green...
There's undoubtedly been lots of talk surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine in recent months, especially as it relates to pregnancy. Recently, Dr. Mike Tsimis, a board-certified maternal-fetal medicine physician with Spectrum Health, shared current knowledge on the topic,...
Aristotle once said that humans, by nature, are social animals. So, when public health concerns dictated a need to distance ourselves from each other, it was easy to feel lonely and isolated. What better time than now to practice self-care? Defined as anything you do...
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Pandemic life has been stressful, and none of us would be surprised to hear that mental illnesses—such as anxiety, depression and others—are being reported at significantly higher rates for all ages. Alarmingly, reports...
Vacations can be transformative. They take you out of your comfort zone and introduce you to new sights, tastes and adventures. Seven years ago, after my mother passed away, I traveled to Miraval resort in Tucson, Arizona to renew my spirit and heal. Upon arrival, I...
Have you heard of a pelvic floor PT? Do you crinkle your face up trying to imagine what in the world these professionals could possibly do all day? You're not alone. More often than not, when I recommend pelvic floor PT for patients, I'm met with a somewhat stifled...
Life has been extraordinarily challenging this past year, so it's more important than ever to be intentional about your self-care. Not to be confused with selfishness or self-indulgence, self-care allows us to be resilient in stressful times and be there for those who...
You've decided it's time to seek therapy or counseling. Maybe you have a mental or emotional concern that's begun to affect your daily life. Or, you need a space to work through life's challenges—and someone skilled and impartial to talk with who isn't a friend,...
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