Wellness: Ancient Wisdom for Your Modern Life: Learn the Basics of Chinese Medicine

Wellness: Ancient Wisdom for Your Modern Life: Learn the Basics of Chinese Medicine

by Jenna d’Anna What has evolved into a vast and complex medical system was originally an instinctual, intuitive form of self-care and self-healing. The practice of Chinese medicine dates as far back as five thousand years. Recognizing that humans were inherently linked with the cycles and rhythms of nature, early practitioners aimed to harmonize their…

Wellness: Ancient Chinese Secret May Help Overcome Jet Lag and Insomnia

Wellness: Ancient Chinese Secret May Help Overcome Jet Lag and Insomnia

by Allison Neves As a travel writer, I find myself in and out of different time zones a handful of times each year. I’ve had my occasional bouts with jet lag and usually, within a day or so, all is right with the world and my internal time clock has acclimated. I’ve never experienced anything…

Wellness: Zen Cruising

Wellness: Zen Cruising

by Felicia Kamriani Although I’ve traveled to more than twenty-five countries, I recently took my first cruise and found myself discombobulated in unfamiliar territory. As with any mode of travel, cruising comes with its own set of challenges and surprises. Being a jet setter by choice, I’ve endured most travel bumps including the memorable mid-route…

Gidget Grew Up So Grab A Board! Surf Lessons Give Fem Boomers a Lift As They Ride the Wave of Mid-life

Gidget Grew Up So Grab A Board! Surf Lessons Give Fem Boomers a Lift As They Ride the Wave of Mid-life

by Catherine Crusade Calling all wahines and pula kahulas… surf’s up! Come on you salty sisters, it’s time to put your mid-life worries behind and catch a wave, diva style. What does surfing have to do with mastering a mid-life? As a late boomer—just shy of 46—I was intrigued enough to find out by heading…