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Anna Blevins organized the conference as part of her Gold Award project. STERLING, Ill. — Teens from QCA are organizing creative writing conferences for teens and adults to help participants improve and manage their mental health. The “Teen Writers Shining a Light on Mental Health Conference” will be held at Woodlawn Arts Academy on Saturday, August 3rd from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ages 11-18 are welcome to attend. Tuition is $45 per person plus lunch is provided. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. To apply, download the application here. At the conference, teens will learn how to…

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. There are many forms of medicine, from Eastern to Western, but none is older than Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The technique has been around since time immemorial and is known to optimize mental health. But what exactly is Traditional Chinese Medicine and should you practice it? At a glance Like Western medicine, TCM offers a variety of ways to treat mood issues and improve mental health. You may have heard of popular TCM methods like meditation and Feng Shui and have even incorporated…

“I”If we’re going to do something, we’re going to do it in the most cutting-edge, most effective, bioavailable way,” Liz Swale told me as she gave me a tour of Alive & Well, a holistic wellness center that just opened inside Katy Trail’s bustling terminal. The 8,500-square-foot, two-floor space is a labyrinth of lavish modern aesthetics and soothing clean lines, with ultra-luxury equipment at every turn. From red-light beds to hyperbaric chambers, everything is a Ferrari of something. Billed as a “complete wellness ecosystem” and complete with an on-site pharmacy, Alive & Well may be Dallas’ most comprehensive functional medicine…

Floral Park residents and business owners have a new neighbor in the heart of the village. Here and Now Yoga, Wellness & Arts Collective, located at 22 Verbena Ave., opened June 1 and offers a wide range of classes and programs taught by about a dozen local instructors. Activities include a variety of group and one-on-one yoga sessions, tai chi, mat pilates, exercise for children and ballet for adults. Co-founders and partners Michelle Cavanagh and Dina Denise Paolucci also teach classes and recently Nassau Illustrated News A quick interview in a fresh, airy art and wellness space. Co-founders and instructors…

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, nutrition and physical activity best practices in Illinois early childhood care and education settings have declined. Read the JPHMP article Similar to schools, early care and education (ECE) settings can be the primary source of nutrition and physical activity for participants. ECE providers must meet both federal and state nutrition and physical activity requirements depending on the program in which the provider participates (e.g., Head Start or Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)), but most guidance constitutes industry best practices for all providers. In 2019, our research team surveyed Illinois ECE providers about the nutrition…

GENOA – Riley Stoffregen and Reagan Tomlinson have been selected as the recipients of the Northern Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Specialists 2024 Health and Wellness Scholarship.Stoffregen and Tomlinson were selected for their achievements in academics, sports and extracurricular activities, as well as their choice to pursue careers in the health care field, according to a news release.Reagan Tomlinson (left), pictured with Northern Rehabilitation physical therapist Melissa Wagner, is one of the clinic’s two 2024 scholarship recipients. (Photo courtesy of Northern Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Specialists)Stoffliegen was a member of the volleyball, softball and basketball teams at Genoa-Kingston High School. She was also the…

Candles are a tradition in many cultures, a household necessity and a luxury to treat yourself and others. With the right travel candles, you can enjoy the relaxing effects of scented candles even while on vacation. Candles create a calming ambiance and not only lift your mood, but they also soothe the mind and relieve stress. Some scents evoke destinations and travel experiences, like a stroll through cherry blossom trees in Japan or the sweet citrus and sea breeze combination of the Mediterranean. “It’s scientifically proven that scented candles play an important role in the physiological effects of mood, stress,…

Xanthium is often considered a noxious (invasive) weed. However, recent research has shown that this thorny plant found worldwide has anti-aging, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and may be useful as a skin protectant. Is it good for the skin? Experiments with cells and tissues have shown that compounds in the plant’s prickly fruits reduce the damage caused by UVB radiation and speed up wound healing, and extracts of the plant appear to affect the production of collagen, which improves skin elasticity and prevents wrinkles. “We found that fart fruit has the potential to protect the skin and promote collagen production,”…

Most of us have been through a diet fad at least once, so we know there’s reason to be wary when entire food groups are demonized. Fat is a perfect example. For years, anything fat-free or low-fat has been touted as the healthiest option possible. But we have news for you: fat is an important part of a healthy diet. Not only does fat make you feel full, it also plays a big role in keeping your overall body (and brain) in good shape. If you’re wondering how much fat you should be eating per day, we’re here to help.…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale County has been awarded a $145,000 federal grant to establish a meditation garden where residents can experience yoga, sound therapy and other holistic therapies, as well as a demonstration garden where children can learn about agriculture. Post 1 Commissioner Shelley L. Washington, who was instrumental in obtaining the grant through the USDA Farm Service Agency’s Urban and Innovative Agriculture Community-Based Organization Fund, said the grant will also be used to expand Rockdale’s efforts to provide fresh vegetables to residents through the University of Georgia Extension Service. Washington said a groundbreaking ceremony for the garden, which…