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When You Do Not Know Who or What to Believe Once upon a time you had to work hard to discover conspiracy theories—find and check out books from the library or look up old newspaper clips. Today, conspiracy theories are an instant Google search away.  In today’s world conspiracy theories will even find you through … Continue reading Overwhelmed by Conspiracy →

Natural Solutions to Support Fitness & Performance Football fever runs deep in the south.  From high school to NFL, fans can be found at every level.  High school games are where the fandom takes shape. “Friday Night Lights” are a serious part of the culture in southern cities and towns. As players start lining up … Continue reading Play at Your Best →

Have Your Best Season Yet The thrill of the hunt in the lowcountry is well underway!  South Carolina deer hunting season starts in early August and doesn't end until the beginning of January. It’s the season hunters commune with nature and bring home a feast to their families. They also sweat, swat, and get up … Continue reading Healthy Hunting →

Simple Ways to Boost Immunity This School Year I know. I know. It's too soon to talk about back to school. You are still in the pool floating away the days or is that just us? But if you read the news at all, you know that important decisions are already being made about the … Continue reading Back to School Immune Boosters →

Just Hearing the Word "Summer" Makes You Relax a Bit Summer months offer an inviting opportunity.  It’s like a glimmering swimming pool just waiting for you to dive in. Fun and shenanigans seem to occur effortlessly. The season is associated with a variety of wonderful traditions. No one can deny, it is HOT out there.  … Continue reading Ahh, Summertime →

And play it often! Are you old enough to remember the story of Pollyanna and her “Glad Game?” Right now, some youth among our readers may be Googling the word "Pollyanna." Let me save you the trouble. In quick summation, Pollyanna had a super attitude about life in a world that was not always so … Continue reading Learn the Glad Game →

If we can’t cure it, let’s get better at it. We’re in the golden age of tracking. We track our steps, our sleep, our calories, our carbs, our screen time... But one thing we don’t track - the amount of time we spend worrying.  It’s not as though our apple watch can measure the time … Continue reading How to Worry Better →

Here is to the Best Summer Ever As the days are getting hot and humid, my mind shifts to what summer has in store for us. Summer is a season innately linked to freedom and adventure.  This summer may look different from any summer before with cancelled festivals and large crowd-drawing events on hold.  Yet, … Continue reading Welcome (Back) Summer →

Every summer, I re-kindle my love-hate relationship with the sun. I love to be outside! My whole family loves to be outside, and we are as often as possible. The problem is rooted in the fact that my skin is so complicated. I have vitiligo and rosacea for starters. Five minutes in full sunlight and … Continue reading DIY After Sun Spray →

How to Stay Sane During Social Distancing A pat on the back, a caress of the arm—these are everyday gestures that we take for granted. Touch is truly fundamental to communication, bonding, and health.  It provides its own language of compassion, a language essential to what it means to be human.  Even before social distancing … Continue reading Surviving Self-Isolation →