Wellness Blog

Fall is on the horizon, and with colder weather approaching it only seems natural to cling to a warm coffee cup. Coffee culture surrounds us and dominates the rituals of people around the world,...

Many women, especially those over the age of fifty, believe that fitness just isn’t for them. I’ve heard so many of my aging loved ones say that they are simply “too old” to get...

Caffeine is insanely popular. It’s a magical drug that can help you feel awake when you’re not actually. It increases your heart rate and blood pressure. It increases circulation to your brain, therefore prompting...

though it is well known that lemons are good for one's health, there are many benefits which are only now being recognized and taken advantage of.  Because of its high level of ascorbic acid...

Depression is the most prevalent of all the emotional disorders. Symptoms may vary from feelings of minor sadness to sheer misery and dejection. When sadness persists and impairs daily life, it maybe an indication...

It's more than a myth that the ability to sleep long and deep decreases with age. Our get up-and-go seems to have gone. Yet, sleep is a necessity, not a luxury. Indeed, sleep is...

Did you know that there is an association between eating nuts and seeds and living a longer, healthier life? It’s true. Still, I find people who shy away from eating nuts and seeds because...

Growing a full, fruitful garden can take immense time and dedication. Not to mention, it can take years of practice to understand what types of plants are best in each climate, when to plant...

While it is normal for people to age as they get older, it is not normal to be the victim of premature aging.  This can happen when people are (because of bad decisions or through harmful...

With the warm weather approaching, all of us will enjoy more time outside. But when you get thirsty, think twice before reaching for a sugar-sweetened beverage. Drinking sugary drinks has been linked to gaining...