By Steve Kotowske
We’ve all heard about the mysteries of gluten allergies over the last decade. It seems there are more and more people with gluten sensitivities and allergies than ever before. There are now special menu designations at our favorite restaurants that are “Gluten-Free” and disclaimers on nearly every...
By Krisy Anderson, Owner
It’s the month for Mother’s Day, so I want to dedicate this column to all the busy moms trying to make it happen—moms have it tougher than most people who work day jobs. Sometimes as moms, we start to prioritize things like skincare less, especially in...
By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D.
If you haven’t heard already there is a new weight loss medication available at a reasonable cost. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist which means it activates the GLP-1 receptor. Still confused? It doesn’t matter. It has several important actions in the body.
Semaglutide ultimately helps...
By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely
I was a high school senior deciding between college in my home town or five hours away. I meticulously weighed the pros and cons and spun up scenarios of different directions my life might take if I didn’t choose the exact right university. The back...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife
Gout is a painful form of arthritis that occurs when high levels of uric acid in the blood form crystals and accumulate in and around the joint. However, gout can still occur without high UA levels. The onset of gout is sudden with...
By Krisy Anderson, Owner
It’s officially spring, and Beverly Hills Day Spa has kicked the season off in healthy fashion–an opportunity to look and feel vibrant and healthy. It’s called Red Light Therapy.
We all grow up hearing “Beauty isn’t skin deep.” And, it’s not! Beauty is inside and out! So,...
ECCAC is There for the Kids
“Every year we try to create awareness of April being National Child Abuse Prevention month and the services that ECCAC can offer to child victims. It is imperative that everyone does their part to help protect children. Prevention is the best protection against child...
The Tatissa Foundation for Suicide Prevention in support of Okaloosa Suicide Prevention and Support (Okaloosa SPS) announces its first fundraiser for April 13, 7-9 p.m., at the Edge Seafood Restaurant and Bar, Destin. This is the group’s inaugural fundraiser and seeks to raise funds for suicide prevention awareness and...
By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health & Wellness Coach
Many of you set New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and get healthier. Through diets, cleanses and exercise, some are well on their way to success.
Is this you? If it is, you’re probably ready to: A) bump it up a notch, or...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect
Acid Reflux happens occasionally to many of us and for many others it is a consistent problem and concern. So, what is it?
Acid Reflux happens when the sphincter muscle located at the lower end of the esophagus relaxes at the wrong time (fails to close),...