Mental Health Changes for Children and Teenagers
By Melissa Millinger, LCSW, PMH-C After a year of COVID-19 restrictions, we are starting to see a slow return to pre-COVID life. We have experienced a year of challenges which can leave some lasting effects on all of us, especially our youth. Although youth can be resilient through this pandemic, it is important to recognize […]
Brandon Wood Retirement Center—Like an Oak
By Alexander Germanis Gracing nearly every state in the nation stands the stately oak tree. A symbol of strength, majesty, and endurance, the oak is even recognized as the official national tree of the United States. The reasons for this are myriad. The oak provides shade and prevents erosion. Its leaves have anti-carcinogenic properties and […]
Cancer Doesn’t Take a Break and You Shouldn’t Either—Cancer Screening Is Still Important
Did you postpone or cancel a screening for breast, lung, or colorectal cancer during 2020? Well, it is now 2021 and we would like to remind you to get your screenings up to date. Talk to your healthcare provider about scheduling a screening today, they can discuss factors such as your family history, risk factors […]
Childhood Trauma and How It Shows Up in Your Adult Life
By Shane Young, MA, LPC, Chapin & Russell Associates Many of us are exposed to trauma during our lives, whether we experience it first-hand or witness a frightening event. It is common for people who live through trauma—such as a natural disaster, car accident, physical assault, mass shooting, or even a global pandemic—to develop trauma […]
Seasonal Immune Recovery
By Bill Kalman, Pharmacist/Owner Essential Wellness Pharmacy This time of year, and in this pandemic, illness is quite common place. We have learned the many tips and tricks to support our immune system before we get sick with lifestyle, diet, and supplements that can support our immune system, but what can be done to help […]
A Closer Look at Women and Girls With Bleeding Disorders
Jasmine sat in the doctor’s office, thinking about what a journey this had been. She had been seen by so many specialists over the years. Three months after her first period, she soaked through her clothes at school despite wearing a pad and a tampon. She went to the school nurse and complained of a […]
When It’s Time to Leave Home
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook The decision about whether your parents should move is often tricky and emotional. Each family will have its own reasons for wanting (or not wanting) to take such a step. One family may decide a move is right because the parents can no longer manage the home. For another […]
Wiggle Your Toes in the Sand
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President, Living by Your Design, Inc. It’s February and how would you like to be “wiggling your toes in the Florida sand”? You can do it, but it doesn’t happen by accident. Many people have saved a portion or of their income over time so they can enjoy such pleasures. […]
Top Five Reasons for Migraines
Submitted by Koala Center For Sleep & TMJ Disorders Migraines are brutal headaches that affect 39 million children and adults in the United States and 1 billion worldwide. Migraine studies estimate that over 12 percent of U.S. adults suffer from migraines. Migraines and headaches have some distinguishing features. Let’s discuss migraines and their risk factors […]
Care Comes From the Heart
Cristy L. Tomaszewski, LCSW Traveling through this great country, one is greeted by people from all walks of life—from every culture, ethnicity, creed, and color. The United States is a tapestry woven from every type of thread. Not all forms of diversity are positive however. The larger the population is, the greater the disparity of […]