I had the pleasure of speaking with Ellen Phinney, author and entrepreneur, about the power of reading. Ellen and I met through work years ago, and discovered we both find joy in health and wellness, particularly when it comes to mindfulness, including activities like yoga, meditation and running. She is also an avid reader and writer and recently wrote & published a book for young readers called A Dog and His Boy- The Switch.
Ever since my teenage years, I’ve been a devoted thrifter. Salvation Army, Goodwill, local secondhand shops—you name it, I was there. While others rushed to grab the newest gadgets, I was rarely an “early adopter“. Why spend $30 on a brand-new shirt when a $3 thrifted find could stretch my budget further set and me…
Do you or someone you love suffer from depression? We held an educational webinar on mental health wellness recently with special guest speaker, Dr. Martha Koo at NeuroWellness Spa, pyschiatrist & pyschoanalyst, who shared her extensive knowledge with us about depression and integrative treatments to help those suffering from depression and other related conditions. She…
Support your child’s return to school with care and confidence. As the summer winds down and the school year approaches, it’s the perfect time to prepare your child for a smooth return to the classroom. Preparing by making sure they have what they need in their wardrobe and school supplies is just part of the…
We love our fur babies! Part of loving our fur babies means preparing for potential discomfort. July 4th is a time to celebrate our nation’s independence, while keeping those we love safe, calm, and comfortable, especially with the loud fireworks and crowded celebrations. Here are the best pet care tips: Create a safe space. Identifying…
Integrative health and wellness is about focusing on the whole person as it relates to physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and environmental. Instead of managing symptoms, we work on getting to the root of the problem by supporting our body’s natural healing processes. While we understand that medications support health, particularly compound medications that are…
Memorial Day is often viewed as the unofficial start of summer. Visions of barbeques, beaches, busy travel and time with loved ones come to mind. At it’s core, though, it is a meaningful time to honor those who passed while serving our country. We can enjoy our holiday weekend while staying rooted in gratitude and…
If you don’t consume tea, it might be worth trying it out. Tea can be good for you physically, mentally and emotionally too. You can easily find various teas in your local grocery store, either packaged with individual tea bags for a convenient single serving option or you can buy loose leaf tea which allows…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. which means it’s a good time to simply reflect on our habits, our choices, have honest conversations with ourselves and others we care about, and think about how to approach our alcohol use so that we can explore healthy choices. Whether we believe it or not, alcohol is a drug.…
Joint pain affects over 350 million people worldwide that includes osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions. The symptoms range from mild to severe and can become debilitating over time if not treated or managed carefully. Here are some things you can do to help minimize or manage the pain associated with your joints. Physical activity-…
