Health
Faces of Mental Wellness Part 3: Those who inspire, with a smile
by Tina Cole-Mullins & James Clark-Swalla As we continue to explore the depths of mental health by highlighting “Faces of Mental Wellness” within our community, we had the opportunity to speak with Jennifer McClure and Jeff Boyer. Both are familiar faces to many in our area. Boyer said that it’s not always easy to detect […]
Bridge to Wellness: How often should I work out—and a July challenge
by Gary Hicks First, a check-in. This column began in January, which means half a year has passed. How are you feeling? Have you learned any new exercises? Are they helping to make you feel better or stronger? If you use Facebook, let us know how you’re doing by typing a post in our Facebook […]
Faces of Mental Wellness Part 2: Mother, daughter discuss their journeys
by Tina Cole-Mullins and James Clark-Swalla There are many different faces to mental wellness. In our community, a few people have stepped up to join us in this difficult conversation and tell their stories. These people have experienced different forms of mental illness, a phrase that created its own stigma. The various diagnoses can include […]
Bridge to Wellness: The circle of fit and a June challenge
by Gary Hicks I often recommend weight-bearing exercises (weight lifting and using body weights) to help people lose weight. How exactly does that make sense? To simplify the explanation, I use what I call “The Circle of Fit,” a play on the music theory term “Circle of Fifths.” The goal is to lose weight. To […]
Mental Health Awareness Month: Faces of Mental Wellness
Part One of a two-part series Part 1: There is mental wellness, within mental illness by Tina Cole-Mullins and James Clark-Swalla May marks Mental Mental Health Awareness Month. This year, it comes at a time when mental health issues are at the forefront, as many people suffer through COVID-19 and life changes because of […]
Bridge to Wellness: It’s May, and some people don’t know squat!
by Gary Hicks Squats are an extremely valuable and important exercise. They strengthen the muscles in the lower body and core. This translates to better balance, which can help reduce the tendency to fall. In addition, squats can improve the ability to climb stairs, stand from the sitting position, and get in and out of […]
April – Stretch into spring
by Gary Hicks Stretching aids in keeping the muscles flexible and strong, improves circulation, and helps maintain proper range of motion in the joints. The simple act of stretching enhances muscle control and makes many activities more comfortable and, in some cases, almost effortless. At the beginning of a stretching routine, you may experience soreness […]
The Michigan Court of Appeals Weighs in on Three More Dexter versus 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Tax Cases
The Michigan Court of Appeals made decisions in three additional cases in the long-standing City of Dexter v 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) tax dispute. All three decisions were in favor of 5HF. Of the approximately 22 actions filed in this dispute, determinations have been made in favor of the foundation 20 times. Two cases […]
Bridge to Wellness
March – Relieving stress by Gary Hicks March 2021 and we’re inching closer to spring. We have been stuck in the house, for the most part, due to weather issues and restrictions. Now is a good time to address how we can relieve a little stress. Stress is basically the body’s reaction to change. When […]
You’re invited to participate in County Response to Mental health Crises Virtual Presentation
by Patrice Johnson NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness for the Lansing area, is hosting a virtual presentation March 9 and 10 on the Tri County Response to Mental Health Crises. According to volunteer Greta deWolf, in addition to discussions on the needs in the community, the presentation will include the documentary, “Ernie and Joe: […]