Category: Wellness

I hit that familiar 2 PM wall again last Tuesday. You know the one—where your eyelids feel like they weigh ten pounds and you start … Read More ›

About two and half years today, I was that person who lived on takeout and considered antacids a food group. My stomach felt like it … Read More ›

I used to think my back pain was just part of getting older. Every morning, I would roll out of bed like a rusty gate, … Read More ›

Last month, I stood in the cereal aisle staring at a box of Cheerios that cost $7.49. Seven. Forty. Nine. For cereal. I actually laughed … Read More ›

Last month, I found myself staring at a wilted bunch of kale in my fridge, wondering for the hundredth time how to make it taste … Read More ›

Three years ago, I was cruising through the Chicago Marathon feeling invincible. Mile 15, 16, 17—everything felt smooth. Then mile 18 hit me like a … Read More ›

Walk into any bookstore, scroll through social media, or chat with friends about food, and you will quickly realize that nutrition advice is everywhere. The … Read More ›

If you are a woman in your 40s reading this while fighting to keep your eyes open despite downing your third cup of coffee today, … Read More ›

When you become a parent, protecting your baby’s skin becomes one of your top priorities. Those tiny hands and soft cheeks are incredibly delicate, and … Read More ›

Last Tuesday night, I found myself staring at my ceiling again. You know that feeling when your brain decides 11 PM is the perfect time … Read More ›

Three years ago, I watched my 68-year-old neighbor struggle up her front steps after a grocery run. She used to power-walk past my house every … Read More ›

Last Tuesday, I found myself staring at my third cup of coffee by 10 AM, wondering when exactly I became this person. You know the … Read More ›

Three years ago, I was that person who thought yoga was just “fancy stretching” for people who could already touch their toes. My back hurt … Read More ›

Three months ago, my 67-year-old mother called me, worried about her memory. She had been forgetting appointments, losing her keys more often, and feeling exhausted … Read More ›