By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely
When did you last experience tense shoulders, sighing breaths, irritability, exhaustion, trying to keep it positive, being overscheduled and overwhelmed? It’s back to school transition time and August tends to sneak up each year with an unending list of buying things and attending events for...
Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) has launched a new brand to continue growth and heighten its impact in the fight to end child abuse and neglect in Walton and Okaloosa Counties.
The organization has revealed glimpses of some very exciting changes via social media over the recent weeks, culminating with...
By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health and Wellness Coach
Cambridge defines “core” simply as “The basic and most important part of something,” then going a step further… pertaining to anatomy, “The muscles around your pelvis, hips and abdomen that you use in most body movements.” As a Pilates instructor for over 25 years,...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife
Intermittent: Coming and going at intervals, not continuous; occasional, limiting food consumption to certain hours each day.
Intermittent fasting (I.F.) is currently one of the world’s most popular health and fitness trends. Reasons behind this trend is weight loss, improved health, simplified lifestyle and positive...
By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely
I was stressed and busy. Parenting required more energy than usual. I was irritable and I didn’t realize how I was coming across. I thought I was managing stress well until my husband said I was being grumpy. Initially, I became defensive, telling myself he was...
The White-Wilson Community Foundation (WWCF) will host the return of its award-winning fundraising event, The Little Black Dress Party, on Saturday, September 16. Guests will gather at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort to help raise funds to provide critical health services for individuals in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton Counties.
The Little...
Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife
Every time I see a bird or discover something I’ve never seen before like the black-winged dragonflies I recently had the privilege of bumping into reminds me how grateful I am for my sight. Caring for our eyes is important especially if you want...
Tips from Okaloosa County and the National Weather Service:
• NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR PETS IN A PARKED CAR: The temperature can raise to 135 degrees in less than ten minutes, which can cause death to children or pets. If you see a child or pet left unattended in a parked car, you...
By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health and Wellness Coach
A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies is a true Patriot! Every U.S. military branch has thousands of patriots physically ready to protect us at all cost. To be able to defend our nation,...
