“Relax!” You may hear someone say that to you due to everyday worries that add to stress levels in our lives, but sometimes that is easier said than done. Did you know there is a new concept called “active relaxation”… read more
Tracy Wright
Losing Your Zzzz’s? What to Do About Insomnia
Your mind races, you feel restless and you stare at your clock as the hours tick by. Insomnia is a common condition that results in difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep, and the National Institutes of Health estimate that 10 percent… read more
What is Snackification? The New Way To Eat
The traditional three meals a day is being challenged globally as a new generation of eaters are opting for snacks rather than square meals. It’s called snackification, and it’s not a new concept, but more people are adopting it as… read more
Eye Health as You Age
So, the saying goes, “the eyes are the windows to the soul.” Unfortunately, those “windows” may become blurry over time as our eyes age just like the other parts of our bodies. Those with existing vision problems may notice these… read more
Beauty Trends Through the Ages
As far back as ancient Egypt, women used kohl — a thick, dark ancient eyeliner — to line their eyes and give them a better shape. In the thousands of years since, beauty trends have evolved greatly. Let’s take a… read more
Unlock Radiant Skin: The Ultimate Guide to Skincare Acids
Anyone who has shopped the aisles for skincare products has likely been exposed to a long list of acids commonly found in beauty products. But what does each acid do to our skin, what are they are made of and,… read more
How Sodium Affects Our Health
A shake of the salt here, a shake of the salt there—we all know that salt makes food taste better. But how much salt is too much? According to the American Heart Association, adults should consume no more than 2,300… read more
Discover the Downfalls and Benefits of Butter Consumption
In the South, butter is king. Made popular by famous celebrity cook Paula Deen, Southern cooking doesn’t skimp on using sticks of butter in almost every recipe. While the delicious flavor of butter cannot be denied, its nutrition and effects… read more
Getting the Lowdown on Inflammation
When an infection strikes the body, it can trigger a certain response like a fever or a sore throat. Often, when a body sustains a blow, it signals an immune response known as inflammation. Most of us know the symptoms:… read more
Physical Fitness Throughout Our World’s History
In 2021, physical fitness is often associated with state-of-the-art gyms, Peloton home bike rides and fitness apps. In primitive society, as we evolved as humans, fitness was necessary to survive. The early hunter-gatherer societies needed to move quickly to capture… read more
