Wrapped in Plastic: From your Closet to your Dinner Plate
Wrapped in Plastic: From your Closet to your Dinner Plate “Plastic will be the main ingredient of all our grandchildren’s recipes.” Anthony T. Hincks It is early morning, and you are standing in front of your closet, deciding what to wear. You reach for your comfortable pair of leggings, head to the kitchen, and pour […]
You Can’t Recruit Your Way Out of Rural Healthcare’s Biggest Problem
Electrolytes Are the New Multivitamin…. Do I really need them? “Water is the driving force of all nature.” Leonardo da Vinci Walk into any gym, pharmacy, or grocery store today, and you will see electrolyte powders, hydration packets, sports drinks, and mineral-infused waters everywhere. Fitness influencers sip brightly colored drinks during workouts. Wellness podcasts discuss […]
Breaking the Silence Around Minority Mental Health
Breaking the Silence Around Minority Mental Health “Mental health needs a great deal of attention. It’s the final taboo, and it needs to be faced and dealt with.” Adam Ant Picture this. You ask a friend how they’re doing. They smile and say, “I’m fine.” A coworker shows up every day, meets every deadline, and […]
Why Wellness Begins at Home and Grows in the Community
Why Wellness Begins at Home and Grows in the Community “The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic, or hospital.” Mark Hyman On a bright June morning, a local park becomes more than a green space – it becomes a place of movement, connection, and community. Children race […]
Osteoporosis Isn’t Just About Calcium Loss
Osteoporosis Isn’t Just About Calcium Loss What’s really happening inside your bones – and what you can do about it You’re doing everything you were told to do. You take your calcium and vitamin D. You stay active, go for walks, lift some weights. Even though your doc says, “Your bone scan looks fine for your age,” – you […]
Why “Healthy” Foods Make You Feel Grumpy
Why “Healthy” Foods Make You Feel Grumpy “One man’s food is another man’s poison.” – Lucretius Imagine that you just finished a big, green, “healthy” dinner…but instead of feeling energized, your stomach feels uncomfortably full, and you’re oddly exhausted. “But I ate my vegetables…” you think. If foods everyone calls good sometimes make you feel […]
Are You Using the Phone or is it Using You? The Hidden Cost of Being ‘Always Available’
Are You Using the Phone or is it Using You? The Hidden Cost of Being ‘Always Available’ “The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” Henry David Thoreau After a long day, you finally settle into bed – lights off, ready to sleep – when your phone lights up with a notification. […]
Catching Chronic Disease Years Before Symptoms Appear
Catching Chronic Disease Years Before Symptoms Appear “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” Malcolm X The idea of living a long and healthy life really comes down to this important point: the biggest health issues don’t just pop up out of nowhere. They usually take years, sometimes even decades, to silently […]
Sleep: One of the Most Important Pillars of Healthy Aging
Sleep: One of the Most Important Pillars of Healthy Aging “Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” Thomas Dekker Imagine waking up after a night of deep, uninterrupted sleep. Your mind feels clear, your body energized, and your mood light. Now imagine another morning where you barely remember dreaming, your […]
National Nutrition Month: Nourishing Resilience
National Nutrition Month: Nourishing Resilience Most of us don’t think too much about our food choices as we go about our day – we’re just trying to get things done. But what we eat (or skip) has a bigger impact than we realize. It affects how clearly we think, how steady our energy feels, how well […]