Wellness Blog

I made a mistake.  My chest tightens, my hands tense, and the negative self–talk starts. "How could I have done that?" Worse-case scenarios fly through my head. I start worrying about how this will impact others. Then I pause.  I take a deep breath and do something...

The twinkling lights, the cheerful songs, the aroma of freshly baked cookies – the holiday season ushers in a time of joy and togetherness. However, in the whirlwind of festivities and family gatherings, it's remarkably easy to lose sight of the most important person...

At Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville, we know it's important to strengthen your immunity throughout the year, not just during cold and flu season. Maintaining overall health will help support a strong immune system. First, eating a balanced diet is essential to...

So many of us are trying to "find balance." Juggling work, relationships, health, and personal pursuits can leave us feeling overwhelmed and burnt out. Societal pressures make us believe we have to do everything, do it well, and do it now. Oh, and you must be Zen-like...

It’s easy to get lost in the busyness and pace of life. Moving from one task to the next, or from one responsibility to another without pause, we can lose touch with our center and who we really are.  Every age has seen crises, though no recent one has lived the quick...

Welcome to midlife. Almost everything changes:   Hello, family: Your parents are aging and need assistance. Your kids are aging and may be pushing you away. You feel sandwiched between two shifting generations.  Hello, partner:  ‘Who are we when we aren’t running...

The thing about grief is…We knew it was coming. Between the hearing loss, increasing difficulty standing up, and longer naps, the inevitable was unavoidable: our beloved 14-year-old dog, Oliver, was nearing the end. And yet, we kept being soothed by the sweet sound of...

We hear a lot about mindfulness these days, but what does it really mean to be mindful, and how can we practice it daily? Mindfulness doesn't have to involve downloading meditation apps and sitting in silence with our thoughts. Instead, it can be about connecting with...

News alert! Magic potion slashes risk of death by 30%!!!! You are right to be suspicious that such a potion exists. If there was a pill or potion that could produce this magic, you would certainly be the first to know! The amazing thing is: THERE IS a way we can slash...

Think about the last time you ran late, and traffic wasn't cooperating. It could be for work, an appointment, or picking up your kids. You look at the clock on the car dashboard, knowing you're not going to make it on time. Your heart beats faster. You start moving...

I did not think that infertility would be part of my story. But my experience with infertility spanned four years, and I experienced a profound inner journey. I learned significant life lessons, including how to relinquish control, surrender to the process,...