Spring into Action with Renewed Energy
The sun has returned! And, as natural living beings, it is normal for us to feel a breathlike resurgence of energy. Spring is the time of year for a renewed […]
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Cultivating Abundance: The Goodness Makers of Woodside Farms
In the heart of the bucolic 55+ Agri-Hood in Hanover County, VA, Chickahominy Falls, lies the very soul of the place. Where Spring is signaled with the verdant pops of […]
Change Is In The Air: A Springtime Reflection for a Renewed Life.
As we age, we oftentimes find ourselves at a crossroads, reflecting on the past while looking ahead to the future. And for those aged 55 and above, this can be […]
Are Your Mind and Body Connected for the Best Health Benefits?
The Mind-Body Connection The mind-body connection: Perhaps we’ve all heard about the importance of the mind-body connection for what feels like forever. But, if we are to live in “unprecedented […]
Heart Healthy Medicinal Herbs
As we ease into February, our chilly winter landscapes are often dappled with shiny pink hearts and requests to be a loved one’s Valentine. While roses are red, and violets […]
Change Is In Season. Making a Life You Want.
The season is upon us. A time when we are all reflecting on the positive changes that can bring out the very best in our lives. But what happens when […]
New Year Wellness
In Western culture, January brings an awareness of newness (“new year, new me”), yet the body is still in the process of powering down for a season of rest and […]
It’s A Wonderful Life. Creating A Life Made Just For You.
And here we are. In another season of reflection. Thinking back on the year, retrieving the memories that will stick with us and making plans for all the ways we […]
Life Is What You Make It. Lessons For Leading A Good Life From Dr. Molly O’Dell.
She’s been aptly named the “Face of Roanoke Public Health” as the Medical Director at the Virginia Department of Health, Dr. Molly O’Dell has spent her life in the matters […]
A Recipe for Health
This time of year, you’re probably busy adding cinnamon to everything and decking halls left and right with boughs of holly. But did you know that many herbs all around […]