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Making Peace With a Middle-Aged Body

By Sarah Geringer This summer, I’ve rediscovered a joy from my childhood: swimming. My children bought me an above-ground pool for Mother’s Day. I knew I would like it, but I didn’t realize how much delight it would bring me. I have also been surprised by how it has helped me make peace with my […]
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Artist Spotlight: Ashlyn Kinman

Intro and interview by Amanda Flinn Ashlyn Kinman loves being able to express herself through art. Growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, she remembers making friendship bracelets and working her way through rainy-day activity books. In elementary school, she had an art teacher whose love of creative activities poured over into her. And when she visited […]
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Sponsored Content: A Pathway to Inner Harmony Through Yoga

In an era where wellness trends frequently shift, yoga remains a steadfast practice, offering profound insights into self-discovery and inner peace. For many, including seasoned practitioners Sue Nesler and Savitri Atma Kaur Khalsa, yoga is more than physical exercise; it’s a lifelong journey toward understanding and harmony. Sue Nesler’s encounter with yoga at age 25 […]
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Sponsored Content: The evolution of denim

Sponsored Content By Deena Ring and Traci Ritter, co-owners of Wish Boutique Denim has become a wardrobe staple, but it didn’t start out that way. More than 100 years ago, denim was the uniform of the working man. Blue jeans were worn to do work. The fabric was durable and wore well. Throughout the years, […]
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Sponsored Content: Options for Women, Help for Families Medical Directory

Leah Schrum RN, BGS, MPA Options for Women, Help for Families Options for Women, Help for Families, is a nonprofit committed to supporting individuals and families facing unplanned pregnancies. We offer free services, including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, parenting education and material support. Our expert team provides personalized support and resources, ensuring clients receive compassionate care […]
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Sponsored Content: Jackson Healing Arts Medical Directory

Dr. Philip Pappas Jackson Healing Arts Dr. Philip Pappas has been a devoted chiropractor since 1999. Growing up with a wellness-focused mindset, he founded Jackson Healing Arts in 2006 to enhance his patients’ overall health and quality of life. Since then, the practice has expanded to offer a variety of services, including regenerative medicine, allergy […]
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Sponsored Content: Prioritizing Health for Our Furry Friends

Sponsored Content By Stacy Busch-Heisserer In our quest for healthier living, we often overlook the dietary needs of our pets. As convenience and processed foods dominate human diets, similar trends have infiltrated pet nutrition. But as we learn more about the negative effects of ultra-processed diets on ourselves, it’s time to reconsider what we feed […]
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Our Relationship to Our Bodies: Janet L. Cannon

By Janet L. Cannon Yoga is a wonderful way to become more physically and mentally aware of what my body needs. Learning to push my boundaries while accepting my limitations is a concept I use with all of my clients and in all of my classes. It’s also a concept we can use in daily […]
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