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Sugar, that sweet, white carbohydrate made up mostly of sucrose, is found in nearly everything we eat and drink. Sugar is everywhere! It is conspicuously in foods like donuts, candy, cookies, and ice cream, but also inconspicuously in condiments like ketchup, sauces, and salad dressings. Breakfast cereals, bread, and yogurt also contain a myriad of […]

This is a guest post by Susan Gonsalves Communication is at the root of the most common reasons why couples argue. Further, the way to resolve problems is to understand what type of conflict is causing the disagreement and then discuss it based on that knowledge. So says Christian Bumpous, LMFT, LPC, founder and therapist […]

Plastic, plastic, plastic! It is everywhere. From our homes to our offices and in the air we breathe. Plastic is manufactured into everything including, office supplies, grocery bags, textiles, product packaging, and even certain types of furniture. Because of the excessive use, plastic pollution is creating a global problem for the environment, with plastic waste […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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, […]