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Wellness and fitness news, health information and tips from local wellness experts in Freeport and Niceville, Florida, including the Hammock Bay and Bluewater Bay areas surrounding the Choctawhatchee Bay.

By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely You’re back to a new year with resolutions to overhaul areas of life. Maybe you’re back to the gym or back to morning practices or back to church, crossing your fingers you can keep it going longer than last year. While the idea of positive life...
By Dr. Jessica Monteleone, PT PhD Working in various settings in the field of physical therapy for 41 years has been rewarding. The profession has offered me opportunities to help improve the function of the human body in various ways. Many people will be sent to therapy due to pain;...
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...
By Stephenie Craig It’s easier to be loving and kind when you agree and have things in common with others. But, what happens when you’re sitting around the table and someone shares an opinion wildly different than yours? Or, what happens when someone you don’t really know expresses ideas counterintuitive...

Health Rants

By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife Hello to fall, holidays, family, friends and events. I hope yours are fun, memorable and healthy. The word health is a condition of being sound in body, mind and spirit. It is also a condition in which someone or something is thriving or doing...
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 Kassia Garfield, Owner, MaxStrength Fitness, Niceville The more that modern medicine continues to advance, there is a strong link between a lack of exercise and the risk of dementia. Dementia, a general term for a decline in cognitive ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, affects millions of...
By Kelly Stalnaker Sleep apnea is a potentially dangerous sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly starts and stops all night long. There are two common types of sleep apnea: obstructive and central. With obstructive, the muscles in the back of the throat relax too much, causing an obstruction and blocking...
By Teresa Halverson, Business Development/Community Relations Director When transitioning from hospital to a rehabilitation facility, it is critical for families to know what to look for in post-hospital care to ensure their loved ones receive the best support possible. Choosing the right service for your care is crucial. One of...
By Dr. Karen Devore In the story of the tortoise and the hare, there’s a lesson we often overlook—the power of steady, patient progress over quick, short-lived victories. True wellness, much like the journey of the tortoise, is about a measured approach. Acupuncture, which has been practiced for thousands of...
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