Adopt, don’t shop
The Nashville Humane Association is one of the oldest facilities in the area, and is committed to finding cats and dogs loving, forever homes. We met with the team to find out more about its programs that promote wellness for both animals and humans… The Nashville Humane Association has been working in the city since […]
Bringing Guatemalan superfoods to Nashville
Rachel Rowney cooks with Kassia Emily Fiedor, the author of ‘Cocina Holistica: Plant-Powered Recipes Inspired by Guatemalan Superfoods’… Kassia Emily Fiedor opens the introduction of her cookbook ‘Cocina Holistica: Plant-Powered Recipes Inspired by Guatemalan Superfoods’ with the following question: “Why a cookbook about Guatemala?” This central American country, bordered by Mexico, Belize and El Salvador, […]
The importance of spiritual health
Sharon Conley Cottingham of the Upper Room Ministries, discusses the organization’s history and why it’s dedicated to helping spiritual health… Jesuit priest and philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955) claimed, “There is neither spirit nor matter in the world; the stuff of the universe is spirit-matter.” If you have any inclination to agree with Pierre Teilhard […]
Burger fit with Alane Boyd
Author and entrepreneur Alane Boyd is very candid about her historical struggles with weight loss. After years of yo-yo dieting, a visit to her doctor shocked her into changing her relationship with food. “My whole life, I have struggled with my weight, and I was at a breaking point where I said that I needed […]
Anxiety no more!
Cortney Edmondson, an activist, advocate and motivational speaker, discusses her mental health journey, and the tools that helped her overcome her anxiety… For Cortney Edmondson, it all started with a simple conversation with a stranger. “I’m a Nashville native and I love to meet people who are new to Nashville. I met this guy, and […]
Optimizing your health through nutrition
Lacy Wright, dietician, lifestyle eating and performance (LEAP) therapist and speaker at the upcoming Nashville Health & Wellness Fest, reveals how changing her diet saved her life… Sadly enough, it is no surprise that today’s medical statistics point to a rise in obesity, diabetes, chronic illness, and cancer. The average diet reflects a high concentration […]
Can caffeine help improve your workouts?
People are always on the lookout for ways to push themselves and increase their output during a workout. Is drinking caffeine beforehand the answer? Research has shown that consuming a caffeinated beverage can increase performance and energy levels. And a study at the University of Illinois reported that drinking two to three cups of coffee […]
Tickets now on sale for the Nashville Health & Wellness Fest!
The Fest will be held on June 1st at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and will be a fantastic source of advice, information, guidance and motivation from 100s of health, fitness and wellness vendors, all under one roof. Tickets are now on sale! Save 30% by booking on line in advance! Click here to […]
Play – the way to a child’s heart and mind
Paris Goodyear Brown has become a recognized figure on the subject of Play Therapy. It was the subject of her TEDx talk in 2018. She spoke to Health and Wellness Magazine about her work at Nurture House-and her forthcoming workshop at the Nashville Health & Wellness Fest, June 1st. The concept of understanding a child’s […]
The Nashville Health & Wellness 2019 Fest November Update
The first Nashville Health and Wellness Fest is off to a flying start…over 20 booths were booked in the first 10 days, and we’ve got a fantastic opening act signed up, Erin Oprea, who’ll get the Fest off to a high energy start. Where and when? June 1st 2019 at the magnificent 100,000 sq ft Vanderbilt Recreation and […]
