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by / on January 17, 2024 at 1:15 pm / in Wellness

Is the Grey Getting to You?

We’re officially coming down from the high of the holidays around the world. It’s not always happiness and joy for everyone, and it can be a tough time especially for those living in the Northern Hemisphere who, for the next two or more months, must also contend with gray, chilly days, and the long, dark nights of winter. Forecasts for […]

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by / on May 4, 2023 at 10:00 am / in Health

Food as Fuel – Lessons From Fasting

The phrase “food as fuel” never really resonated with me until I started fasting. Now, a word before I go on. Goodness knows I’m no expert on fasting. I did my own research before I started, and you should too. So, a couple of years ago, I decided to give it a try. I chose the period from Sunday night […]

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by / on March 22, 2022 at 3:56 pm / in Health

A Day For Water

Whether you get your H2O from a bottle at the store, from the tap in your kitchen, or an off-grid cistern or well system, it’s an inalienable truth that water is life. And that stands for many reasons. Look to indigenous cultures where women are considered the Grandmothers and Water Keepers who speak for and seek to protect water. It’s […]

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by / on March 21, 2022 at 3:33 pm / in Health

Confusing Consumption

In a world where we have what seems like limitless data at our fingertips, sometimes the ease of access to information can cause confusion. There are so many studies, ideas, and beliefs related to food and health you might not know the difference between what’s right and what’s right now. The idea of what a healthy diet consists of will […]

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by / on June 24, 2021 at 10:14 am / in Wellness

Self-Care Trends

Remember when self-care rolled out on a silver platter aglow with thoughts of pampering ourselves with luxurious baths and spending time with friends? These days seem to be a little less lavish and a lot more straightforward. Here is a look at a few of the evolved trends and why they might be even better! Eating Healthy Many people are […]

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by / on December 15, 2020 at 9:00 pm / in Wellness

Physical Wellness

It’s possible that you started the year off with big hopes of eating healthy and going to the gym – only for them to be dashed by the shutdown due to the pandemic. It’s also possible that you are one of those people that always has an excuse as to why you aren’t working on your health (don’t have the […]

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by / on May 22, 2020 at 1:25 pm / in Wellness

Friendly Check-In

If you’re lucky enough to be working from home, you might also be feeling a bit frazzled. It’s possible you also laughed at the “lucky” part sardonically and trust us, we feel you. For those not working who are equally, if not more so troubled, we wanted to share a few things that might help ease your isolation woes, keep […]

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by / on March 17, 2020 at 6:00 pm / in Health

Making the Most of Your Time… at a Distance

The idea of social distancing is quickly becoming our new normal. With the recent spread of COVID-19 public health officials agree that we should all limit our contact with people and avoid group gatherings until further notice. So how will you spend your time? Here are 7 ways to start: Stay connected: A great conversation goes a long way. Your mental […]

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by / on March 11, 2020 at 9:17 am / in Health

Staying Safe from Coronavirus

If there’s one thing that’s spreading faster than the coronavirus, it’s panic. Fortunately, helpful information travels just as quickly. Each day we’re learning more about the virus and what preventative measures we can take. Here’s what you need to know to stay healthy and safe. What is coronavirus exactly? “Coronavirus” is a class of viruses that cause respiratory infections in […]

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by / on February 1, 2020 at 10:58 am / in Health

Keeping Life Sweet: A Year in Review

This is the last installment in a 6-part series by Staff Writer, Maegan Carrasquillo, on living with diabetes. Last year I began with a hopeful resolution and a plan of action, which has come full circle. If you’ve been following along, you know I have type 1 diabetes and started the previous year with a penchant for chocolate and lack […]

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