Wellness Blog & Updates
My best advice on how to SAVOR a life you love fueled by a thriving mind & body.
Tips to Beat the Heat
I'm thrilled to officially kick off the July-September round starting July 1. There's so much "yummy goodness" happening this quarter. Here's the inside scoop. Like the Charleston Literary Festival, we're pairing Lottie Hazel's debut novel, Piglet, with Emmeline...
Take It Easy On Your Joints
If there’s one thing many of us wish we could do, it’s turn back the clock and have a heart-to-heart with our younger selves. Specifically, I’d have a chat about fitness, intensity, and the long-term health of my joints.
Pole Walking: The Ridiculously Fun Workout
Pole Walking: The Ridiculously Fun Workout That'll Have You Strutting Like a Flamingo on Steroids! Looking for a workout that's not only ridiculously fun but also ridiculously effective? Look no further than pole walking! It's the workout that'll have you strutting...
Posture Power-Up
Posture Power-Up: How to Walk Your Way to a Mood Makeover Grab your sneakers and get ready for a walk that's not just about putting one foot in front of the other—it's about transforming your mood with the power of posture! Today, we're diving into walking stances and...
Ten Tips for Spring Time
Spring is finally here! It's time to welcome the warm sunshine, beautiful flowers, and new beginnings. To help you make the most of this wonderful season, I've put together Ten Tips for Spring Time to help you create a healthy and happy home. Whether you're looking to...
My Hope for Healthcare
I like my doctor and feel that I have a partner in my health care. She spends ample time discussing my concerns, and I never feel rushed or dismissed. (I've shared my LPa cholesterol nuance in the past, which is a reality I'd rather not deal with but have to.) As a...
Holiday Conversations
Ahhh...the holiday conversations. "I know you probably think it's bad in your line of work, but I started xyz medication." (Hint: the injectable medication is making headlines daily for its use to treat obesity.) Yes, I was a little taken aback. No, that's not what I...
What’s Less than a Pumpkin Spiced Latte?
It's the first anniversary of The Walking Book Club® e-Magazine, part of the Heart and Soul Programming. In the past year, we donated to The Ripple Center, Blink Now (which helped procure a school bus), Room to Read, and Everytown. Thanks to everyone who...
Semaglutide: A Hot Topic in Health
I struggle with life's shades of grey - yes or no, black or white, right or wrong - but life isn't clear-cut. So, when I invited members to share their thoughts on semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, your responses were plentiful and...
Do You Hate Chores? Me Too!
I hate repetitive tasks - laundry, grocery shopping, emptying the dishwasher, taking the trash - it never ends, BUT they are all wonderful ways to increase N.E.A.T. (Non-Exercise Active Thermogenesis). So what makes the dreaded daily chores enjoyable? If you guessed...