By Kay Leaman, Health Architect
Carbs are everywhere and necessary for our health. However, the carbs we choose can affect our gut health, immune system, cholesterol levels, blood sugar and energy. So, let’s learn a little about them.
Definition: (carbo-hydrate) A large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living...
The Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation (ECFF) is pleased to announce its upcoming fundraising event, Sip and Splash: An Aquatic Affair presented by Tim Smith Acura. A first of its kind, the event will take place on Saturday, May 14 at the Aquatic Center, located at 4345 Commons Drive West,...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect
Inflammation is both good and bad. When the body is invaded by foreign bacteria, viruses, chemicals, plant pollen, etc. or an injury occurs, white blood cells release specialized proteins into our blood and tissues to clean up debris, fight infection and heal damaged tissues. This...
By Krisy Whitely Anderson, Beverly Hills Day Spa Owner
It’s Spring! So, what about your skin? Do you remember what it feels like to have clean, smooth skin? Re- member how beautiful your skin looked until all those “blackheads” popped up? Well, skip the skin care aisle — I want...
By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health & Wellness Coach
It’s spring and not too late to get into fitness. With spring comes more sunshine, warmer weather and the urge to wear less…like tank tops, shorts, sleeveless dresses and swimsuits. So, if you messed up on New Year’s resolutions, don’t let that...
By Lori Smith
On this particular day, Olivia and her father were moving her to college—an exciting time in Olivia’s life. They were on their way when a terrible car accident abruptly stopped their plans—leaving both father and daughter in critical condition and Olivia on the brink of death.
Both were...
By Stephenie Craig
Do you ever find yourself feeling anxious, irritable and out of control? You’ve got that person who refuses to do things the way you think they should and it’s causing stress in your life and theirs. You believe deep down that if your child, partner, coworker, parent,...
“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 do their part to help protect children. Prevention is the best protection against child abuse.” - Julie Porterfield, ECCAC...
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 10-24. According to the Florida Department of Vital Statistics, suicide was the third leading cause of death for individuals ages 5 to 14 in 2020.
Northwest Florida, from Walton to Escambia Counties, combined in 2018-2020, falls in the...
