Wellness

PLASMA: A Source of Life to Share By Lisa Woodrum Are you aware that you possess a source and gift of life inside you that you can share with others? It’s called plasma. Fifty-five percent of your blood is made up of plasma and science cannot duplicate it. People in our community...

By Kay Leaman, Health Architect Acid Reflux happens occasionally to many of us and for many others it is a consistent problem and concern. So, what is it? Acid Reflux happens when the sphincter muscle located at the lower end of the esophagus relaxes at the wrong time (fails to close),...

By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health & Wellness Coach Many of you set New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and get healthier. Through diets, cleanses and exercise, some are well on their way to success. Is this you? If it is, you’re probably ready to: A) bump it up a notch, or...

By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely Ever find yourself feeling like life is happening to you and you have no control? Maybe a person did something that was unfair or hurtful. Maybe a storm disrupted your home or event. Maybe airlines canceled your flight. Maybe a health condition is making your...

ECCAC is There for the Kids “Every year we try to create awareness of April being National Child Abuse Prevention month and the services that ECCAC can offer to child victims. It is imperative that everyone does their part to help protect children. Prevention is the best protection against child...

By Kay Leaman, Health Architect These two organs are part of our digestive system and are often forgotten in our quest for better gut health. They are responsible for absorption and elimination and many diseases can be traced to the failure of these functions. We normally don’t even think about...

By Dr. Richard Chern, 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...

By Michelle Ruschman In this ongoing series, What Teens Want Us to Know, we asked the question, “What “adulting” skills do you want to be taught before you leave home? (Consider what you might want to know in the areas of physical and emotional health, relationship building, professional success, lifestyle,...

By Teresa Halverson, Director of Business Development & Community Relations, The Manor at Blue Water Bay We are all blessed to live on the beautiful Emerald Coast. With more families moving to the area every day, our aging population continues to grow as well. Navigating the senior living and health...

By Todd Craig, Journey Bravely Self-care has become a cultural buzzword 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,...