Well Being Magazine

Feeding the Soul: A Prayer for Thanksgiving

While nostalgic, the painting above by J.L.G. Ferris completed in 1932 reinforces a perspective of the first Thanksgiving that is rife with inaccuracies and stereotypes. By Lana Turnbull With Thanksgiving just around the corner, everybody is making plans for where they’ll spend the holiday, who is cooking what, and the ever-challenging question of how many are coming. While today’s feast does share some of the same dishes believed to have been served Read more »

Holiday weight gain is real. HERE’S HOW TO PREVENT IT.

By Brian B. Parr, Ph.D., ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist It seems like summer just ended and already the holiday season is upon us. In addition to spending time with family and friends, the big events of the season seem to involve shopping and eating. This will almost certainly result in big numbers on your credit card bills and on your bathroom scale! Holiday weight gain is an unpleasant reality for Read more »

Is there a best time of day to exercise?

Experts go back and forth about whether a morning or evening workout is better for overall success. But the truth is, the best time of day to exercise is the time that works best for you. It essentially comes down to your personal preference and lifestyle. The better your workout time fits your internal rhythm and daily routine, the more likely you are to stick to it. Find your rhythm. Only you Read more »

St. Dominic’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Recognized as a Partner in MS Care

JACKSON, Miss. – St. Dominic’s Outpatient Rehabilitation, a leading provider of care for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), has been distinguished as a Partner in MS Care through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Partners in MS Care program. This program recognizes and supports providers that exemplify exceptional commitment to high-quality MS care. St. Dominic’s Outpatient Rehabilitation clinicians continually demonstrate a wealth of knowledge, experience and the important attention to detail Read more »