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News is all around us, all of the time. Whether it’s on television, all over social media and social networking sites, online, on the radio or in a newspaper, news is constantly being shared at an increasingly rapid pace. The volume and the speed of the news is nothing short of overwhelming at times. Especially (more…)

What is forest bathing? Perhaps it is a bath in a forest, literally? As amazing and interesting as that sounds, forest bathing is indeed different, but in amazing and interesting way, too. Forest bathing is the holistic experience of simply being in the forest. The activity and health practice was developed in Japan during the (more…)

Looking for a way to reduce stress? Want to feel better and healthier? Consider tai chi (TIE-CHEE). Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that’s now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through (more…)
(Editor’s note: Writer, BEST guest blog contributor, and advocate, Isaac Peterson, pays tribute to a special doctor that encouraged his self-care strategies and wellness. Together, they made a great team. KT) Just got some terrible news; my regular doctor, Dr. Louis Enkema just suddenly retired. I was impressed enough with Dr. Enkema that I used (more…)