by Uzo Nwankpa
Mind, Body and Spirit Harmony The mind, body and spirit make up one entity- Life. In my experience as a registered nurse working in the field of community and public haealth, I have noticed the danger in treating each entity as separate categories rather than whole. It is like a puzzle. When all three… Read more »
by Diana Rhoades
Last January, after participating in BEYOND Tucson’s 6th annual celebration of life and the outdoors, I picked up a copy of National Geographic’s The Power of Parks: a yearlong exploration of the National Parks. The title was “This is your Brain on Nature.” The article is comprehensive in describing scientific research establishing the benefits of… Read more »
by Eve Rifkin
A heartbreaking story of the seven-year-old girl in Texas has gone viral. During a class exercise in which she and her classmates were told to write a letter to Santa, Crystal Pacheco listed two wants: food and a ball; and one need: a blanket. When asked by her teacher why she said she “wanted” rather than “needed”… Read more »
by Catherine Serra
Experts say we need to eat right and exercise to be healthy. I believe that is only part of the equation. The presence of health encompasses a balanced mind, body and spirit, hence well-being. We all want to be loved and accepted for our authentic selves, have a peace of mind, move about in our… Read more »
