Wellness

By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife Intermittent: Coming and going at intervals, not continuous; occasional, limiting food consumption to certain hours each day. Intermittent fasting (I.F.) is currently one of the world’s most popular health and fitness trends. Reasons behind this trend is weight loss, improved health, simplified lifestyle and...

By Krisy Anderson Have you ever exercised your face muscles? Well, now you can with a new Microcurrent Facial at Beverly Hills Day Spa. “These facials enhance definition, produce collagen in your dermis to plump the skin, are virtually painless with visible results in minutes,” says owner Krisy Anderson. Known...

“I played tennis up until college and started playing pickleball, because I had some time on my hands during COVID. I loved it. It’s a fun game.” ~ Jeff Harris, Owner of Run With It and Pickleball at the Palms Back in 2016, I was editing the late, great Beachcomber magazine...

By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health and Wellness Coach Cambridge defines “core” simply as “The basic and most important part of something,” then going a step further… pertaining to anatomy, “The muscles around your pelvis, hips and abdomen that you use in most body movements.” As a Pilates instructor for over...

Tips from Okaloosa County and the National Weather Service: • NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR PETS IN A PARKED CAR: The temperature can raise to 135 degrees in less than ten minutes, which can cause death to children or pets. If you see a child or pet left unattended in a...

By Teresa Halverson “The demand for healthcare professionals with expertise in long-term care is growing rapidly. The U.S. will need between 5.7 million and 6.5 million nurses, nurse aides, home health and personal care workers to care for the 27 million Americans who will require long term care by 2050.”...

By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely I was stressed and busy. Parenting required more energy than usual. I was irritable and I didn’t realize how I was coming across. I thought I was managing stress well until my husband said I was being grumpy. Initially, I became defensive, telling myself he...

Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife Every time I see a bird or discover something I’ve never seen before like the black-winged dragonflies I recently had the privilege of bumping into reminds me how grateful I am for my sight. Caring for our eyes is important especially if you want...

By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health and Wellness Coach A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies is a true Patriot! Every U.S. military branch has thousands of patriots physically ready to protect us at all cost. To be able to defend our nation,...

By Krisy Anderson, Owner Beverly Hills Day Spa It’s really HOT. Experts say slow down and reduce, eliminate or reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day. Wear lightweight, loose fitting, light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight. Minimize direct exposure to the sun; sunburn reduces your body’s...