Physical Wellbeing

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008.  First, I want to say that my mother had a mastectomy of her left breast when she was about 47 years old. …

I had a routine mammogram in January at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina. I had just celebrated my 46th birthday. I hadn’t felt any lumps and had…

How do you keep living while you battle a disease that focuses your thoughts and energy on the possibility of dying?  That question was front of mind for me in…

Protocols were fairly consistent for early detection back in 2001 when I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma Stage 1 breast cancer.  I discovered the lump myself and had a…

If this is not your first attempt to adopt a healthier lifestyle, but the last few times just did not motivate you enough to stick, then let us try one…

Gua Sha pronounced as gwa-shah is a Chinese treatment that uses a tool to apply pressure to the skin for pain relief. Well, it’s not just that. Chinese medicine scraping…

Inflammation is the body’s temporary natural defense mechanism to fight off pathogens or toxins and revive the system. It usually happens when you sustain an injury or a wound. Redness,…

Come on, get happy: Simple activities like exercise or eating a good meal make your body and brain happy. These happy hormones — serotonin, dopamine and endorphins — can give you energy and reduce stress. We’ve collected a few ways that allow you to boost these chemicals naturally.

There are countless benefits to cultivating healthy habits. They help you live longer, stay in better shape, and make the most of the skills and talents you have worked so hard to develop. Whether you are 30 years old or 50, it is never too late to start building new healthy habits that will promote a happier, healthier, and more productive life.

Initially developed as a therapy for children with epilepsy, the keto diet has become a popular weight loss choice for people with diabetes and pre-diabetic conditions. High in protein and healthy fats, it burns sugar fuel and lowers insulin in the body.

Commonly called a diet, “intermittent fasting” is actually a pattern of eating that, according to researchers, can lower cholesterol and blood pressure and improve insulin sensitivity. Although there are benefits to women of all ages, its greatest results seem to be with women over 40.

In the 1950’s doctors at the Mayo Clinic noticed that heart disease was not nearly as common in Mediterranean countries as in other developed countries. Researchers found that their diet helped prevent heart disease and stroke. In the years since, its effectiveness has made it a popular lifestyle choice for many.