Wellness

Today I arrive at 49, and what a year it’s been. One filled with incredible highs and challenging lows. It’s been 365 days of personal growth and healing, professional challenges and fine tuning.

Can you imagine sharing a moment of quiet with your local community while sitting among the most colossal animals to…

The average person most likely uses plastic within minutes of waking up. The use of plastic increases even more during…

This past year, I’ve focused a lot on fear and being more vulnerable (I could listen to Brené Brown all day).

In case of emergency, dial 911. For suicide prevention, the national hotline number is 1-800-273-8255, but that could change.

Summer travel is stressful enough without the added strain of traveling with a backseat driver.

Struggling to find healthy recipes for work? Check out these healthy lunch ideas from blogger Laura Fuentes.

I realized recently that I’ve been grieving for a variety of reasons. Like most, I am uncomfortable with grief and loss.

Reducing your carbon footprint goes beyond recycling in your home. Some tips to think green while grocery shopping:

I love exploring alternative medicine. I get acupuncture, go to a holistic chiropractor, see an energy healer, have been to a shaman, tried craniosacral therapy and even tried hypnosis.

Believe me, we get it – you’re busy all week and the last thing you want to do is spend a weekend filled with cleaning the house, yard work and running errands.

Planning the ultimate staycation should be part of the fun, taking steps to ensure you’ll get the most out of the time.

A staycation can be challenging when home stresses you out almost as much as the office does.

A friend recently posted a montage of excerpts from a Jim Carrey commencement speech in 2014, and I’ve been completely mesmerized. The topic was love vs. fear, and it’s made me think about how I make decisions. What’s my filter? Am I taking the easier path out of fear?

In this day and age, one thing is clear: We’re surrounded by plastic. While recycling can help reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills and waterways, there are many other options for making the switch to more sustainable items and reducing plastic use in your life.

Little Otter Skincare is more than just an adorably named skin care line. Atlanta natives Jess Hunt-Ralston and Chad Ralston were only looking for a product to help their skin blemishes, by testing ingredients on their stovetop. But soon, family and friends started asking where they could buy the couple’s products. Little Otter was born.

Using infrared saunas comes with tremendous benefits. Studies have shown that they not only help with weight loss but also aid in detoxification, stress relief and relieving a number of musculoskeletal conditions.

CBD, not to be confused with THC, is making waves across America. The chemical compound is found in marijuana but is completely legal and guarantees relaxation without feelings of being high.

Last week, I set off to experience my first yoga and meditation retreat. Produced by Soul Nourish and held in Tulum, Mexico, it was one of the most magical experiences I’ve ever had. With the perfect ocean backdrop, I jumped in feet first.

Still feeling effects of the recent time change or suffering from insomnia? Do you find yourself wondering if you’ll ever be able to catch up on sleep? The answer isn’t as simple as you may think.

Ever dealt with insomnia? I recently wrapped up a long run starting late last September and continuing through early January. I tried everything – melatonin, sleep medication, meditation, teas and more – nothing worked.

Ah, gut health. One of the health industry’s sexiest topics. Approximately 70 million Americans suffer from digestive-related issues, which can snowball and negatively impact other areas of health. While not a cure-all, having a healthy gut microbiome has many benefits.

Fifteen years ago I moved to Kirkwood. After finding the perfect bungalow, I got turned on to acupuncture in neighboring Oakhurst. I was intrigued by this form of Chinese medicine yet a bit afraid of the needles used, but not for long.

Recently, Atlanta failed to make it into a top 10 list – and that’s a good thing. Career-navigation website Zippia released their findings for the top 10 most stressed out cities in America.

Did you know that 80% of people’s new year’s resolutions fail by Feb. 1? I read that recently and thought no wonder why I don’t make them anymore. It also takes 3-4 weeks to make something a habit.

My fiancé and I recently began watching “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” on Netflix. Two episodes in, we got to work on our closets, clearing up more than half of the space in both areas.

I began using bone broth this past year in slow cooker recipes and even to spice up dull white rice. The liquid – containing healing compounds like collagen, proline, glycine and glutamine – is released by brewing animal parts that can’t be eaten directly. In addition to adding flavor, cooking with and drinking it can pack powerful health benefits.

The new year brings endless possibilities and opportunities, but oftentimes after the first few weeks of January, we find ourselves, and our resolutions, off-track. But 2019 is YOUR year, so here are some easy tips and tricks to help you stay on the right path:

Many of the world’s smartest and busiest people have one thing in common – practicing the 5-hour rule. Despite schedules and commitments, folks like President Obama, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and many others set aside at least one hour per day (five hours a week) for deliberate practice or learning.

If you’re anything like me, the holidays got the best of you. Between seeing family and friends, work parties, holiday parties and more, the wine was flowing and food options were indulgent.