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By Louise Applebome   Here’s a resolution for the New Year that I’m guessing may not have made it onto your list: Embrace instability.    If there isn’t imbalance and instability in our lives, how would we know when we’re in better balance? We need the fluctuations. And, they cannot…

If you’ve been to a cosmetics counter or nutrition store recently, you’ve likely seen the promotion of “collagen” as a “cure-all” for everything from sagging skin to aching joints. Why is that, and what actually is collagen? At its most basic, collagen is a substance naturally produced by your body…

Welcome to 2024. Will it be a productive, prosperous, and happy New Year? Or will injury or embarrassment befall you at some point, as you find yourself tripping, slipping, or otherwise heading to the ground? You know the statistics, or you should at this point, given how often we at…

The benefits of regularly exercising are indisputable: Whether you’re walking, weight training, or actively involved in a sport, there’s no doubt that you’re helping yourself stay physically and cognitively stronger- and potentially living longer- than if you were just sitting around with little movement. But given the new year we’re…

By Bonnie Hagen   Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a non-intoxicating compound that is derived from the hemp plant. CBD impacts the human endocannabinoid system, or ECS, which regulates and controls many of our most critical bodily functions, such as learning and memory, emotional processing, sleep, temperature control, pain control, inflammatory…

One thing is certain. No matter where you live, or what your background or political perspective is, we certainly all live in stressful times. And as you likely know, stress can really do a number on your physical and mental health. Stress can even take a toll on your hair,…