Wellness

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...

By Teresa Halverson Initiating discussions about long-term care is a vital step in ensuring the well-being and quality of life for your family members. We encourage families to consider the benefits of having these important conversations. It not only fosters understanding and collaboration among family members, but also empowers them...

By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health & Fitness Coach/Consultant You may hook it, but can you pull it in? Do you have what it takes to go the distance with a trophy hulking fish? Fish as massive and merciless, such as those caught in the Destin Fishing Rodeo, have been known...

By Stephenie Craig Our oldest son walked away from us and into his dorm just before we headed out of town after the first college move in. The symbolic moment of him walking away from his childhood and into his adulthood wasn’t lost on me and brought some tears. Now...

By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife Some of us have sedentary seasons, others have sedentary jobs and others have sedentary lifestyles. The definition of sedentary is settled as in non-migratory, not physically active or permanently attached like the barnacles on a boat or the couch showing visitors exactly where...

By Dave White In the rapidly advancing field of regenerative medicine, a new technology is making waves as the most prolific breakthrough in stem cell activation therapy today. This innovative approach harnesses the power of light—specifically visible and infrared light—to activate the body’s own healing processes. By capturing and reflecting...

By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife It sounds like a western. However, these don’t carry guns, ride horses or fight outlaws. These dirty dozen do, however, have an effect on our health. Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases its Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 list. This list is...