A New Year’s Resolution can be a powerful way to create direction and intention for the year. Juggling several resolutions becomes overwhelming, and most are abandoned by February. Focusing on just one meaningful habit gives you a better chance of… read more
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Battling Kidney Stones
Many of us have known someone who has had or at least heard the horror stories of having kidney stones. They can cause pain that has been compared to childbirth. According to Keck Medicine of USC, more than 1 in… read more
Ted Talks: Hobby Shopping
Typically, I like to make decisions thoughtfully and quickly. I don’t hesitate over simple choices (tonight it shall be merlot!), I try to use a mix of logic and emotion to come to conclusions, and I don’t like to linger… read more
The Power of a Hug
Hugging has been a symbol of intimacy and emotional bonding for at least 6,000 years, according to HealthCentral, with early humans using embraces to preserve body heat. Aside from being a warm and polite way to greet a friend or… read more
Festive Ferments:
From mulled kombucha to probiotic-rich sauerkraut on holiday tables, here is how gut health can join the Thanksgiving celebration, allowing you to leave the dinner table without clutching your stomach in pain. What is Gut Health? Your gut consists of… read more
Ted Talks: Is it time to ditch the workout tips?
In my role as a health writer, I’ve read, researched, and/or written hundreds—maybe thousands—of wellness tips. Do this. Do that. Don’t do this. Don’t, for the love of guacamole, ever eat 11 mashed avocados in 43 seconds! Tricks. Strategies. Actions.… read more
Persimmon: Nature’s Best Kept Secret
The persimmon is a vibrant, juicy fruit that is often overlooked, but persimmons, both fresh and dried, are packed with health benefits you may not know about! With their peak season in November, this fruit is ripe for your picking! … read more
Understanding Your Blood Sugar Numbers
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and the perfect opportunity to get educated about your personal diabetes risk. One important piece of the puzzle is knowing your blood sugar numbers. How is Blood Sugar Tested? There are many ways to test… read more
Taking Control of Your Indulgent Spending
We’re all likely guilty of making a Starbucks or Dunkin’ run when we didn’t intend to and adding a bag of sweets or pint of ice cream that we didn’t need during our routine grocery shopping. Later we find ourselves… read more
Ask the Expert: Capt. Jake Bates
Fishing Captain Jake Bates is a native Floridian with four years of experience as a fishing guide. He has experience guiding fishing trips in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Alaska. Capt. Bates is based out of Northeast Florida and specializes in… read more