April is Alcohol Awareness Month
When I began this month’s guest column, I researched a myriad of health and wellness-related observances occurring in April. I found everything from Autism Awareness Month, National Oral Health Month, to even Stress Awareness Month (stress awareness should be observed all year!). Nonetheless, when I saw April was also Alcohol Awareness Month, I felt an […]
Spring is here—seasonal allergies, too!
While growing up in Southeast Missouri, we always experienced extreme seasonal climates. Hot and humid in the summers, gorgeously cool and crisp in the fall, cold and often frozen in the winter, until the month of March rolled in with fewer cold spells and occasional 60-degree days. Spring was always my favorite season as my […]
Everyday Stress Relief: Simple Lifestyle & Nutrition Habits for a Calmer You
By Terry Mecklin, Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified Hormone and Infertility Coach, and Functional Nutritionist Simple, Powerful Ways to Ease Stress Naturally Stress is a part of life, but how we manage it makes all the difference in our overall well-being. The good news? You don’t need to overhaul your entire routine to find relief. […]
The Power of Self-Compassion
Last month I wrote about the importance of ‘self-care’ whether it be nutritional needs, physical activity, a healthy BMI (body mass index), the importance of detoxing, and attaining at least seven hours of sleep each night. Self-care constitutes actions and activities we take to preserve and improve our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. As […]
Join the Nashville Wellness Fest: Showcase Your Therapy!
Are you a wellness professional looking to share your expertise with a wider audience? The Nashville Wellness Fest is offering an opportunity for practitioners to showcase their skills through Therapy Demos on March 1st at the Nashville Fairgrounds. This is a fantastic chance for chiropractors, acupuncturists, holistic healers, and other wellness experts to demonstrate their […]
7 Tips On Managing Your Every Day Stresses
Everybody deals with stress and anxiety, however, the key is to know what to do when you’re stressed out. It is not always easy to keep your feelings from getting the best of you. With this in mind, here are seven tips that a person can use to help manage their daily stresses and anxieties […]
Spotlighting the Top 5 Mainstays of Self-Care
We all do it, we say to ourselves about this time each year, “I am going to become healthier.” We often state, “I am going to get into the best shape of my life this year.” We start out strong with good intentions and resolve, and then somewhere, sometime, over the next few months, we […]
7 ways to add joy and fun to your family’s New Year’s resolutions
As many of us think through New Year’s resolutions, we’re seeking habits that bring value to our lives and make us the best, most healthy versions of ourselves. This year, instead of focusing on cutting back or giving things up, why not create resolutions that add joy, connection and adventure to your family’s life? Here […]
Dr. Christina Rahm: Highlighting the “Power of Positive Thinking”
As the year draws to a close, I again find December to be a month of reflection. My reflections are not only based on this past year, but also creative thoughts and positive images come to my mind in which I aspire for the future. It is as if one door is slowly closing, […]
6 Mindful Techniques for Coping with Anxiety
This article was contributed by Elument Nashville. Anxiety is a normal human reaction to various stressors in life. I’ve felt it, you’ve felt it, we all feel it at times. As people it’s how we prepare for whatever sensed danger, stress, or challenge is impending. The complication comes in when the danger, stress, or challenge […]
Dr. Christina Rahm: Putting a Spotlight on Genetic Testing
I am excited to write about this topic for multiple reasons. First, genetic testing is an ever-evolving, fascinating display of science, research, disease, and general genealogy. Second, genetic testing can provide key criteria and information for diagnosing, treating, and preventing illness, though limitations do exist. For example, if you are a healthy person, a positive […]
Simple Tips to Boost Digestion and Support a Happier Gut
By Christian Gibbs Discover a healthier, happier you with PURE Living Nashville – your ultimate guide to wellness, sustainability, and mindful living in Music City! In a world brimming with health trends and wellness advice, the quest for a peaceful and efficient digestive system remains timeless. Supporting this complex yet fascinating system involves more than […]
