by Paul Bernitt Director of Wellness Services Board-Certified Doctor of Holistic Health   Happy holidays, and hello 2024. This is the season of giving and receiving, and as we wind down 2023, it is also a time to prepare for the future. It is important to devote ourselves to the idea that people really do […]

Everybody looks better when they smile. It turns out that smiling and laughing are also good for your health. When you smile, your brain releases tiny molecules called neuropeptides to help fight off stress. Other neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and endorphins come into play too. Endorphins act as mild pain relievers, whereas serotonin is an […]

What kind of habits do you have? Are you thinking, saying and implementing positive daily behaviors that promote a good and healthy life?

Remember the famous painting, Whistler’s Mother? It was painted by James Whistler in 1871. His mother was only 67 years old, yet she appears to be relegated to her rocking chair and not too happy.

Compare her to Armand Gendreau, a skydiver at age 101. And Johanna Quas, a gymnast at age 87. Or how about Dan Pellman, who set five world records at the Senior Olympics… at 100 years young.

Now that’s Vitality!

Wellness is a gift that we are called to steward. It’s not just the absence of disease or injury, it’s the balance of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. These 10 essential habits for health and wellness are intended to help you experience newfound health, energy and perspective to accomplish your life goals and purpose.

At a time when the world is gripped by the Covid-19 pandemic, early AIDS doctors look back on 40 years of HIV/AIDS. Many of them first encountered AIDS when they were in their early 30s, and their lives have been shaped to a large extent by that earlier pandemic. Before a medicinal product can be […]

The best Organic Food blogs from thousands of top Organic food blogs in our index using search and social metrics. We’ve carefully selected these websites because they are actively working to educate, inspire, and empower their readers with frequent updates and high-quality information.

The best Organic Food blogs from thousands of top Organic food blogs in our index using search and social metrics. We’ve carefully selected these websites because they are actively working to educate, inspire, and empower their readers with frequent updates and high-quality information.

There are many reasons we do not get enough quality fruits and vegetables in our diets. Some simply do not like the taste, others have difficulty digesting them and many people are too busy and find themselves grabbing quick and easy go-to processed foods.

The super health benefits of plant-based nutrients Plant-based nutrition has become a popular term in the health and wellness universe as more people adopt a green, natural way of living. In fact, one survey found more than half of Americans were open to eating more plant-based foods, but they don’t know what to buy. Whether […]