You Didn’t Come Here to Fix Yourself: The Case for Living, Not Just “Working on Yourself”

Each morning, as I brush my teeth and prepare for the day, I often listen to the soulful wisdom of Panache Desai. This morning, something he said struck a deep chord: “You didn’t come here to work on yourself endlessly. You came here to live.”

Observing Without Judging: A Path to True Wisdom in a Divided World

In today’s world, it can feel almost impossible to stay calm and kind. Every time you scroll through social media, watch the news, or even talk to friends, it seems like people are arguing, taking sides, and labeling each other.

Here’s Why You Need to Know About the Pineal Gland

You likely know what melatonin is or have at least seen melatonin supplements at your local drug or health food store. But you probably have not thought about the gland in your body that secretes melatonin - the pineal gland.

Life is a Picnic. Be Proactive About The “ANTs”

Think of life as an ongoing picnic. The weather, food and company all play a major role in the quality of the picnic. However, we can be certain that if a bunch of ants show up to the party it’s not a fun time. Those ants in the picnic I referred to are “automatic negative thoughts” or “ANTs.”

We Must Be Proactive About the Mental Health of Our Children - Exercise is Key

We may recognize the physical benefits of regular exercise such as improved strength, flexibility, and overall health, but we don't always acknowledge its profound impact on the mental well-being of our kids.

Is it Time to Beef Up Your Skincare Routine with Tallow?

There is yet another viral skincare trend on TikTok. Beef Tallow. People are slathering it on like it’s liquid gold and comes from the fountain of youth. Some even say that it rivals retinol (a powerful form of vitamin A that is applied topically to fight signs of aging and acne). One user claims that ditching face cleansers and following a regimen of just dry brushing her face, rinsing with warm water and then moisturizing with beef tallow completely cleared her acne. There are countless videos of people applying beef tallow to their skin straight from the jar.

Here’s What You Need to Know About Ozempic

It is an injectable prescription medicine that is a semaglutide (which essentially decreases blood sugar). Ozempic is just a common brand name for this drug.

Flaxseeds Are Not Nature’s Botox. Here’s How You Can Be Proactive About Maintaining Youthful Skin

There’s a viral skin care trend going around TikTok lately. Flaxseeds! People have been making a DIY flaxseed gel mask and calling it “nature’s Botox.” Learn about more credible ways to improve your skin such as red light therapy, Emface and nutrition.

Don’t Let the Great Outdoors Give You Lyme Disease This Summer

We are in the heart of tick season (which is April to September). If you are a golfer, you know how addicting the game is, however, you also need to be especially proactive about preventing lyme disease.

It’s National Nutrition Month. Let’s Talk About the Popular Carnivore Diet

March is National Nutrition Month, and it is perhaps a good time to reflect on how our daily diet choices impact our health.

How to Be Proactive About Your Brain Health with an EEG

Obviously, we want to take exceptional care of our brains. The best way to do this is to maintain an overall healthy lifestyle, but we may be missing a critical tool - effective use of EEGs.

Let’s Talk About Farts!

Farting is something we don’t talk about enough. And it is, afterall, a normal function of the human body. Understanding our body and all its many functions is a great way to be proactive about our health and the quest for happy and healthy longevity.