Wellness

By Melanie Stewart, Yum Tum Nutrition Life in the age of Covid19 can have us feeling fearful and unsure of how to protect ourselves. Would you believe me if I told you that a virus is not a living thing? It has no nucleus, no respiratory or digestive system, and...

By Chris Ellis A plant-based diet can transform your life, but this transformation is more complex than a good vegan recipe; it’s about real life. It’s about making promises to yourself and doing the work. I am a 56-year-old mom and wife. I am a real person who has done...

QUESTION: I have been cooped up in my house for so long because of our “new normal” during the pandemic. I limit my trips outside the house to a bare minimum. Only for really urgent trips for food or medicine. But I’m getting a little stir crazy. Do you have...

Ascension Sacred Heart has initiated the use of a treatment for COVID-19 that takes plasma from people who have recovered from the viral infection and infuses the antibody-rich plasma into very sick patients who are fighting the virus. The treatment, also called convalescent plasma, has shown significant potential for...

By Stephanie Craig A few short weeks ago, I woke up, took a beach walk, got the kids off to school, went to work to counsel people in person, and stopped on the way to a baseball game to pick up a few things from the store including toilet paper...

QUESTION: I’m really worried about Coronavirus (COVID-19). Do you think I should just order all my groceries online, pull the covers up over my head and stay home? ANSWER: The first consideration for each of us is whether you are elderly, or if you have an underlying medical problem (like...

The neonatal intensive care unit has begun caring for premature and critically ill babies at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. This 10-bed, Level II unit will care for infants born prematurely, up to two months early, who weigh more than 3.3 pounds. The comprehensive group of caregivers includes board-certified...

Dr Richard Chern, MD communicated with several experts and wrote the following statements to let the community know the latest information on ways to combat COVID-19. Highest risk individuals are those who have diabetes, high blood pressure (especially on ACE inhibitors), COPD, cardiovascular disease, age over 65 and males.  Each...

Coronavirus is very similar to influenza and many of my peers have asked,”What’s the hype?  Am I missing something here?” The rate of death from influenza is about 0.5% and the rate of death with coronavirus is about 3%.  This is still fairly low, but there are concerning differences...

By Stephenie Craig, LCSW As you’re driving down the road, your car dashboard tells you your speed, engine temperature, gas level, and oil needs. Maybe you never let your gas dip blow ¼ tank and change your oil every 3,000 miles. Maybe you like to push the limits and see...