Wellness

By Stephenie Craig, LCSW Self-Care has become a cultural buzz word over the last decade. Doctors, therapists and social media influencers instruct us to take time for a spa day, a round of golf, a bubble bath, reading a book, or a weekend getaway. While all of these are relaxing,...

By Dr. Richard Chern, MD How many times have you been told, “Labs look normal, see ya next year?”  But that voice inside says “I don’t feel normal.”  Why is that?  Well, because it’s normal to age, get tired, gain weight, have achy joints, thinning hair, move slower, and have...

By Greg Durette Now that the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) is over, you can finally take a breather from all those ads, phone calls and mailers. Come Jan. 1, you will have a chance to try out your new Medicare Advantage, Supplement and/or Prescription plan. If you suddenly discover the...

By Todd Craig, Life & Leadership Coach The journey from November to January can leave us feeling emotional whiplash from mixed messages of one celebration to the next. November is spent reflecting on gratitude. In December, we receive messaging that life is better if we give or receive the perfect...

What if I told you there was a single supplement, no gimmicks, that would benefit your immune system, heart health, skin, eyes, brain function, and even reduce joint pain and inflammation? You might be wondering where this new and almighty supplement came from. Well, it’s been here all along. In...

By Dr. Richard, MD Today I’d like to talk about Levothyroxine or Synthroid.  This is likely the most commonly prescribed thyroid medication in the world but this is slowly changing.  This article may be a bit difficult to follow so don’t feel bad if you have to read it several...

Tickets are now on sale for the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation’s 2023 Emerald Ball to benefit Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, the event is Saturday, February 4 at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort Golf and Spa...

By Kay Leaman, Health Architect We all know that the word ‘healthy’ gets rescheduled to Jan. 1 during this season. We’re not ready to relinquish our favorite recipes for a healthier option. My recommendation in the arena of food and sweets during this season: Be present and aware of how...

Caring for Those that Cared for Us The holidays are here and once again, we are most thankful to live, work and play along the Emerald Coast. It is also time to remember to spend time with those that have cared for us. The holidays can be a depressing time...

By Todd Craig, LCSW As we come to the end of one year and the beginning of another, quotes from two of pop-culture’s great philosophers come to mind. Yogi Berra famously said, “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up somewhere else.” The other comes from the...