New Beginnings When I think about a new year I consider all the opportunities we have to reinvent ourselves. It has been many years since I associated the New Year with some regimen of a weight loss program or joining a gym, but I certainly have bought into that philosophy in the past. Today…
The Holidays – I’m sure you would agree that the holidays can’t come soon enough this year. The world has been faced with enormous challenges and it’s time for all of us to have some lighthearted cheer jump off these pages. While breaking down the word HOLIDAYS, I wrote down the first words that came…
This is the first of many bi-monthly columns to be penned under the Health and Wellness Editor moniker. I hope to provide you with timely, interesting, enlightening information regarding your personal health and wellness, and the resources and events in our communities. To that end, I will focus on topical interests of note and attempt…
Lighting in your home and at the office can affect the way you feel and impact your health. There is an abundance of clinical research that supports the notion that exposure to certain types of electric light before bed can increase risk of Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer. Sound extreme? Google it!…
Jo Brower of St. Petersburg is living proof that helping others can get you through the most difficult times in life. She has chosen not to be a victim to life circumstances and instead, channels her pain for good. Her brave choice to help others has indeed impacted our community for the better and we…
What does Stay Well have to offer? In the last issue, I covered how to “Stay Well” during travel and now I want you to know how to LIVE and Stay Well AFTER you travel. While staying at the Tampa Waterside Marriott last September I was exposed to the incredible features Stay Well has to offer. One of my…
It is serendipitous to now engage our readers about what is known as ‘lifestyle medicine’ in our luxury lifestyle edition. This concept is revolutionizing our healthcare system and certainly holds a place in the future hub of the first certified wellness district in the country, Tampa Bay. This scientific approach to decreasing disease risk and illness…
The latest luxury spa retreat to delight us in Clearwater Beach is located inside the plush Wyndham Grand. Pallavi, meaning new leaf, is an exceptional spa that encourages and inspires new beginnings. Behind the logo stands an inspirational leader and philanthropic pillar of our community, Dr. Pallavi Patel. As a Pediatrician, Dr. Patel has led…
Stay Well New Standard in Wellness Hospitality Traveling and wellness are not terms we associate when flying to the next business conference, tourist destination or family reunion. We cringe to think about the germs floating around the plane and the potential for uncomfortable accommodations in a noisy hotel. What if I told you there was…
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