By Wendy Rudman
Ten years ago in January, four swimming enthusiasts sat around a kitchen table in Fort Walton Beach brainstorming on how to bring community pools and competitive swimming opportunities back to the area. The last publicly accessible pools had shut down overnight in October of 2014, leaving swim...
By Dr. Karen Devore
As the calendar turns and the holiday festivities wind down, many of us feel the pull to reset, refresh, and refocus on our health. Detox and weight loss are two of the most common New Year’s resolutions, sparking motivation to shed holiday indulgences and kickstart healthier...
By Dr. Karen Devore
In the story of the tortoise and the hare, there’s a lesson we often overlook—the power of steady, patient progress over quick, short-lived victories. True wellness, much like the journey of the tortoise, is about a measured approach. Acupuncture, which has been practiced for thousands of...
By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health & Wellness Coach
Being grateful or thankful can sometimes be challenging. And, if you know me personally, you know I know. However, the effects our attitudes can have on us physically and mentally are very important. I found a profoundly informative article in PositivePsychology.com that...
By Krisy Anderson, Beverly Hills Day Spa Owner
Self-Care is more than a what we commonly refer to it as. Self-care is the practice of taking an active role in protecting your well-being—emotionally, mentally, financially, physically, socially and spiritually. So, live intentionally!
Emotional Mental
Acknowledge the power of your mind. Practice journaling,...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife
Fall is here and although we have had some amazing mornings, summer is still showing up in force by 9:30 a.m. Whether or not the weather is cooperating with the official start of the season, our minds are beginning to think about the...
By Michael McManus LCSW
As a therapist, I love this book as it outlines simple, basic and effective ways to facilitate change in your life. Get ready to unlock the secrets of habit formation with “Atomic Habits,” a book that’s part science, part self-help, and quite transformative! If you’ve ever...
By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely
Do you ever find yourself leaning out of something you fear? Maybe you fear conflict so you avoid a hard conversation. Or, maybe you fear rejection so you present a false version of yourself to escape feeling judged by others. Or, maybe you fear abandonment...
By Christopher Manson
Almost two years ago, childhood friends Diane Cooke and Melanie Yost brought Be Well Solutions and Complete Ketamine Solutions to the Destin community, and their partnership has been nothing short of amazing. Combining Melanie’s extensive experience as a licensed clinical social worker with Diane’s business expertise, they...
By Greg Durette, Florida Health Connector
This is the time of year when you should review your Medicare options and make important decisions about your coverage for 2025.
Right now, we are in the Annual Election Period (AEP) for all Medicare beneficiaries. It is often referred to as the Annual Open...
