Is It COVID-19, the Flu, a Common Cold, or Seasonal Allergies?

Not feeling well? With the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing — and the Omicron variant at large —…

PUMPING IRONY: Healthy Housework

Every couple of weeks or so, when I chance to notice roving tufts of cat fur…

Pilar Gerasimo on the Pursuit of Health and Happiness

Twenty-five years ago, from the carriage house she was renting in St. Paul, Minn., Pilar Gerasimo…

What Are the Health Effects of Moderate Alcohol Consumption?

Few pleasures rival the sharing of good food and drink with dear friends. From raising a…

The Joy of Eating

In the wellness world, the subject of food is often fraught with speculation and apprehension. But…

Can Massage Soothe Pain?

We often seek massage to relieve us of some pain, usually from muscle soreness. Yet it…

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: How Using Your Senses Can Improve Your Mental Health

  There’s a great line from James Joyce’s Dubliners: “Mr. Duffy lived at a little distance…

Habit Help for the Holiday Season

With all the joy and cheer that comes with the holiday season, it also presents its…

11 Massage Modalities

Massage therapy takes many forms, and we may need different approaches at different times. “Sometimes a…

Can Massage Help Relieve Headaches?

Massage can be particu­larly helpful for headaches and migraines related to muscle tension. Hormon­al imbalances can…