By Dr. Karen Devore
As the calendar turns and the holiday festivities wind down, many of us feel the pull to reset, refresh and refocus on our health. Detox and weight loss are two of the most common New Year’s resolutions, sparking motivation to shed holiday indulgences and kickstart healthier...
The staff at Be Well Solutions and Complete Ketamine Solutions in Destin confirms that providing safe, affordable, therapeutic IV ketamine therapy is their number one goal. However, their commitment extends beyond that. “We’re also dedicated to enlightening individuals on its potential benefits,” says owner Melanie Yost. “Our experience shows...
By Diane Cooke and Melanie Yost
In the early hours of December 23, 2018, Diane Cooke’s life was forever changed by a heartbreaking phone call. Her 20-year-old son, Drew, had taken his own life. As a mother, Diane was devastated and confused. She had known that Drew was struggling emotionally...
By Dr. Karen Devore
At the Tortoise Clinic, we embrace the philosophy of the tortoise: steady, intentional and focused on the journey. I often reflect on the story of the tortoise and the hare, where the tortoise wins not by speed, but by staying the course with quiet determination. It’s...
By Kassia Garfield, Owner, MaxStrength Fitness
Happy Holidays from MaxStrength Fitness of Niceville! This time of year is a great time for family gatherings, celebrating friendship and community! It is very easy to make excuses to wait until the New Year to start healthy habits. However, if we make unhealthy...
By Kenneth Books
Divorce can be vicious. Sometimes marriage can, too. Until 1997, there were few local places families could turn to in order to exorcise the hatred, violence and mistrust that are often the aftermaths of a failed marriage.
But since 1997, an organization has existed to serve children and...
By Melanie Yost, LCSW
Matthew Perry’s untimely death brought the therapeutic use of ketamine for brain health issues into the public spotlight. Let’s take a closer look at ketamine—what it is, its history and methods of administration.
Ketamine has proven to be highly effective in helping people struggling with treatment-resistant depression,...
By Kelly Stalnaker
As most of us likely learned in grade school, oxygen is vital for the survival of most living organisms. Oxygen is essential as cells cannot produce the energy needed to perform basic functions such as movement, thinking and digestion without it. But what happens when the simple...
By Dr. Jessica Monteleone, PT PhD
We were married 36 years ago. He worked as a third generation, shoe repairman owning two shops in Fort Walton Beach. I was employed as a physical therapist at our local hospital. We were both in good physical shape enjoying our active lives here...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife
Fall is here and although we have had some amazing mornings, summer is still showing up in force by 9:30 a.m. Whether or not the weather is cooperating with the official start of the season, our minds are beginning to think about the...
