If you have one or more chronic illnesses, you may be getting medical help for your physical symptoms, but what about the emotional toll it takes on you?  Maybe the illness you have means you must carefully monitor what you eat, and maybe you don’t know how you’ll feel from day to day—and so you … Read more

If you’re wondering “Why are Millennials stressed?”, we’ll do a deep dive here into unique challenges faced by this generation and their mental wellness crisis.  Although stress itself is not unique to this group of young adults, or to any other group of people, it is true that each generation faces stressors that can hurt … Read more

You might wonder, “What does vigorous mean?” and we suggest that it comes with three interlocking tiers, and we’ll share ways to boost your own vigor & vitality.  It can be tempting, when pursuing vigor and well-being, to focus on your symptoms. If your physical energy is low, for example, then you think that getting … Read more

Fortunately, living with Crohn’s disease typically does not mean you can’t travel. It usually means that, instead, you need to plan ahead a bit differently.   According to a survey in Frontline Gastroenterology, 62 percent of people with Crohn’s disease or other form of inflammatory bowel disease said their travel was affected by their condition. Although … Read more

GMO definition: a genetically modified organism (GMO), which can be a plant, animal, or other organism with a genetic makeup that was modified in a laboratory  That GMO definition, of course, barely touches the surface of a complex subject, and it may even cause you to ask more questions about what GMO really is, and … Read more

As more states are legalizing medical marijuana, people are talking more about pros and cons. We’d like to think we’re offering a different slant to consider.  If you ask three of your closest friends what they think of medical marijuana, you’ll likely get at least six different answers. Because the concept of medical marijuana is … Read more