Wellness

By Lisa Leath Turpin, BS. Fitness & Wellness Coach Thankful? Being able to move is a blessing! People often take health and fitness for granted. Movement and nutrition are ESSENTIAL. I repeat this a lot, because so many miss the boat when it comes to taking care of themselves, and/or,...

By Christine Rushford We often hear the term co-parent as it relates to couples who are divorcing and attempting a “new normal” when it comes to raising their children in the aftermath. Many times, I will have couples come to my office for therapy who happen to be parents. As...

By Lisa Leath Turpin, BS. Fitness & Wellness Coach In light of the Destin Fishing Rodeo season, here’s great news for our area about the health benefits of our Gulf fish! So, we’ve all read or heard that fish is healthy for you. But cold water fish such as salmon...

By Susan Authement Dunnam Have you ever heard of the Rossiter System®? Perhaps not, but if you’re in pain, you should! It’s a series of powerful and effective techniques that address structural pain and restriction of movement at its source, the body’s fascia, ligaments, tendons, collagen, and elastin—collectively called connective...

Common Fishing Injuries and Ways to Avoid Them By Dr. Ryan Garcia, D.C. Fishing is often thought of as one of the most relaxing outdoor sports, but often at fault. People imagine quiet, calm waters, while enjoying the sunrise over the horizon. Rarely do people (who don’t fish regularly) imagine rough,...

By Christine Rushford The kids are back to school now and along with new classes and new teachers, is the not so new issue of bullying. As a parent, it’s difficult to know how to help our children navigate this social territory with their emotional health intact. There is no...

Locally-owned Foundations Medical Center offers a personalized healthcare experience by rethinking the typical world of medicine. Their vision for healthcare is based around a proactive mindset - not just going to the doctor when you aren’t feeling well, but making a plan to keep your body running as a...

By Lisa Leath Turpin Fitness styles seem to change as we learn more about what works and doesn’t work. In last month’s article, I mentioned that the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) added a new category to the exercise guidelines, Neuromotor Exercise, aka: Functional Fitness Training (FFT), recommending 2+...

It won't be long before kids head back to the classroom for the start of another school year. While you need to make sure your child has all of the school supplies they need to succeed, it's just as important to make sure they have a healthy school year. “The...

Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast (SHHEC) offers a new “Sacred Paws” Pet Therapy program, which is a volunteer animal-assisted pet therapy program. Volunteer animal-assisted activities are utilized within Sacred Heart Health System as short, diversional meet-and-greet activities that can produce positive health effects for patients. SHHEC currently has two...