Suddenly, it is November! To me, November means the beginning of the holiday season, as well as the start of a month many consider the month of Thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, and a warm start to holiday traditions. Although, if you are like...

A healthy tree has deep roots. A healthy tree produces good fruit.Wouldn’t you know, these things relate to us too! Although we are people, we can be like treesin some ways. To grow, a tree has to have good, deep roots. So do people! For any of us togrow and be...

Entering September means the end of summer. As fall comes, school returns in full swing, newroutines for work begin, and the leaves will begin to change colors. Fall is always a busy seasonas I try to find new rhythms and re-adjust to old ones. It is easy to run...

In a culture saturated with topics like health, beauty, and self-care, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed with all the information, tips, opinions, and products. In recent years, “self-care” has been a major topic. Many people deal with high-stress levels, depression,...

The current COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a great deal of controversy about public health and safety. The impacts of coronavirus continue to affect our everyday lives, and preventive measures have become essential. The preventive measures that are most commonly...

October brings a lot of exciting things in Eastern NC: cooler weather, Pirate football, and pumpkin everything. For many in our community, October is a time of action against breast cancer. October is nationally known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many...

As cold and flu season kicks off, many people are searching for natural remedies and supplements to offset illness. Look no further than the elderberry! Elderberry has become a popular medicinal plant used primarily as a supplement to treat cold and flu. However, it...

In its most basic form, sugar is considered a simple carbohydrate that your body uses for energy. Your body processes natural and refined sugars differently which impacts your overall health and well- being. Sugar comes in many different forms; however, the form...

Smoothie bowls have become increasingly popular over the last few years. When done correctly, the perfect parfait will more than likely end up on some social media platform. The color, the variety, and the fact that it is a healthy snack add to the allure of the bowl....

There is no denying that a plant-based diet offers health benefits to the body. However, research suggests that plant-based diets can potentially prevent certain cancers from developing. A new report released by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American...