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Hour of the Heart Book

Book Review: Hour of the Heart

Reviewed by Michael McManus, MSW LCSW  Irving Yalom’s “Hour of the Heart” isn’t your typical therapy manual-it’s a raw, almost confessional dive into what makes...
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Caregiving for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s: Tips for a Compassionate...

By Nicole Lesson Brook Batson and her family recently moved to Freeport, FL from Tennessee to help take care of her Father-in-law who has Alzheimer’s. They...
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Kindness: Powerful Medicine for Healing the Mind and Body

By Melanie Yost, LCSW  In today’s fast-paced medical environment, the focus is often on medications, procedures, and technology. Yet one of the most powerful tools...
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Mommy Makeovers: What They Are and When to Consider One

By Dr. Clark, Bluewater Plastic Surgery Motherhood is an extraordinary journey — one filled with love, transformation and growth. However, the physical changes that occur...
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Pain in the Foot

By Kay Leaman, Health Architect Over the last couple months, I have talked to friends and acquaintances that have shared their struggle with Planter Fasciitis....
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Leading With Love

By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely When were you last wronged, hurt or offended by someone? Think about the intense moment of offense and try remembering...
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Self-Care Corner: Facing the Fall

By Krisy Anderson, Owner, Beverly Hills Day Spa As the seasons shift, I always find myself reflecting on what self-care really means. It’s more than...
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Debunking the Top 5 Misconceptions About Acupuncture

By Dr. Lisa Forsythe  Despite being practiced for thousands of years, acupuncture remains one of the most misunderstood healing modalities in modern medicine. As a...
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Make Destin Healthy Again

By Tré Baity, Toxic Freedom Four years ago, I was in heart failure, kidney failure and liver failure. Doctors had me on 22 prescriptions, but...
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October Means One Thing: Rodeo Time!

For 77 years, the Destin Fishing Rodeo has reeled in anglers, families, and festival-goers for a month-long, fun celebration on the Destin harbor. From...