Well Being Magazine

Making a Difference in MS: Foot Print Farms

Planting the seeds of self-reliance and entrepreneurism while delivering locally grown, farm-fresh produce to quench Jackson’s food deserts. Dr. Cindy Ayers-Elliott will be the first to tell you that the real story of Foot Print Farms is not about her, even though it is her brainchild and has taken root and thrived thanks to her innovative thinking and careful stewardship. The original concept was simple. She had a 68-acre plot of Read more »

It's SPRING! We haven’t passed the vernal equinox yet, but there is no doubt that the days are longer, the air is warmer, and buds are bursting out all over. For you gardeners, this is the time of year when your green thumbs start twitching and seed catalogues become your preferred reading. Here at Well-Being, we turn our thoughts to healthy ways to enjoy the outdoors. Whether your passion is Read more »

Why the Truth Still Matters

By Lana Turnbull Despite what we hear a lot today, I still believe the truth matters. This has been called the beginning of the “post-truth” era, and “alternative facts” have become the buzzwords of the year. But here is why we can’t allow ourselves to give up on old-fashioned concepts like truth and fact. Like reality, provable truths are the foundation of civil society. Without them, there is nothing concrete for Read more »

Relax…Your Life Could Depend on It!

As we enter the New Year, we’ve just come off one of the most stressful (if not THE most stressful) times of year. As we collectively breathe a sigh of relief that we can get back into our normal routines, it’s a really good time to take stock of what we can do to dial back our stress to a healthier level. Why? Because unchecked stress can have dramatic negative Read more »