To Your Health

As we journey into this new year together, let’s breathe a sigh of relief - we made it through the uncertainty and challenges that seemed to define 2020.

Despite the burdens of the past year, I find myself re-energized after the holidays and hope you do too. I invite you to join me as I begin 2021 with a clean slate and resolve to live with intention, focus on self-care and make time for the things that truly matter: good health; family; and, of course, enjoying the beautiful city we are lucky to call home.

Inspiration comes from many places – but we think you’ll find plenty of it in our January Health & Fitness Issue, where we delve into the many ways to stay well.

We kick things off with a conversation with integrative medicine expert Dr. Andrew Weil.  In “Living Weil” (page 62), Dr. Weil shares tips on healthy living based on decades of developing, teaching and educating in the field of integrative medicine. He shares advice on healthy eating, his favorite alternative for coffee and soda and explains how small, everyday changes can contribute to full-body health.

Speaking of full-body health, don’t miss “That Gut Feeling” (page 68) where we dive into the world of prebiotics and probiotics to help you better understand the surprising links between digestion, mood and health.

Eating the right foods can have a lasting impact on your mood, energy and attitude about the world around you. It’s incredible how small changes in our everyday diet can help us lead happier, healthier lives.

After reading “Mistress of Miracles” (page 74), you’ll not only get to know motivational speaker Gabrielle Bernstein, but you’ll be ready to face anything that comes your way with a positive outlook. The best-selling author – who hit rock bottom in 2005 - talks about self-forgiveness, letting go of fear and her journey towards confidence, peace and joy and how anyone in a similar situation can do the same.

Next, we get the inside scoop from healthcare professionals about the pros and cons of telehealth in “Virtual Health Care” (page 80). You’ll find tips you can use to get the most out of your next virtual doctor visit while hearing from practicing physicians, psychotherapists and psychologists about instances when telehealth is appropriate and when an in-person visit might be best.

As we enter this particular new year, these stories are especially timely. For anyone looking to refresh, restart and renew their sense of liveliness and health, I hope you’ll find inspiration and motivation in the following pages. Here’s to a happy, healthy new year and many ways to find a new beginning!

Best,

Linda L. Behmoiras 

linda@bocaratonobserver.com