Annual wellness visits can help you live a long, healthy life. — A friend reached out to me the other day to ask what she should take to reduce her chances of getting cancer. After listing the different foods, powders, tinctures, herbs, and oils I use to stay cancer-free, I asked her, what's going on? …

“Music is life itself.” — Louis Armstrong — June 1: What’s one thing you’re grateful for today? I love music the way Snoop Dogg loves smoking weed. It gives me a natural high. And it’s rare for me to spend an entire day without listening to an eclectic playlist of songs on one of the many music apps on my phone. What’s amazing about this art form…

Generally, mothers bring new life into the world and ensure that new life’s well-being. But some mothers go beyond the call of duty, showing great courage, overwhelming strength, and unconditional love. That’s my mom. Growing up, I thought my mom was like every other mom. She cooked, cleaned, worked, and…

When spoken language proves difficult or impossible, sign language can be an effective way to communicate. — Without realizing it, we all make gestures to express ourselves. From placing our index finger to our lips to tell someone “shh” to giving a thumbs up when we want to indicate something is good, these are just two examples of sign language in its simplest form. Sign language relies…

As a writer, I regularly experience pain in my neck and upper shoulders. The long hours hunched over my computer or phone can place a tremendous amount of strain on the muscles and nerves in those areas. Sometimes, I can relieve the pain with a few neck and shoulder exercises…

Some people put a lot of pressure on themselves to be successful or perfect. We sometimes refer to them as “overachievers.” But what does it mean when no matter how much they achieve, they cannot enjoy their success? If you’re one of those people, you’ve probably had moments where instead…