New June 2025 article from The New York Times By Veronique Greenwood “Each Person Has a Unique ‘Breath Print,’ Scientists Find” “Indeed, Dr. Sobel, Ms. Soroka and their colleagues found that it was possible to link subjects’ body mass index with features of their breath. They also found potential correlations between breathing patterns and subjects’ scores on questionnaires for assessing traits related to anxiety, depression or autism. For…
The Beauty-Gut Connection: How Digestive Health Affects Skin Appearance
It’s All About the Face… or Not Clear, radiant skin is often thought of as the result of surface-level care—cleansers, serums, and moisturizers. But increasingly, science is pointing to a deeper influence: the digestive system. A growing body of research highlights the profound relationship between gut health and skin appearance, often called the gut-skin axis. This connection is not merely theoretical. From inflammatory skin conditions…
Mindful Breath Enters the (Pro Sports) Locker Rooms
Fantastic article in the The Athletic by Rustin Dodd about how the power of mindful Breath has made its way into some pro sports teams. “The voice belonged to Dave Merritt, the team’s secondary coach. He closed the door and hit the lights, leaving the room pitch black. He then outlined an exercise: The players were to close their eyes, imagine their happy place, a…
Nutrient Density and Soil Health: The Foundation for a Healthier Future
In 2025, the focus on nutrient density—the concentration of essential vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients in our food—is intensifying. Central to this movement is the understanding that soil health directly influences the nutritional quality of our food and beverages. Consumers are increasingly aware that industrialized farming practices have led to soil degradation, diminishing nutrient levels in crops. In contrast, regenerative organic agriculture—which emphasizes soil biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and…
Unlocking Health and Longevity: The PRISE Protocol with Dr. Paul Arciero
In a recent episode of Longevity Bites, brought to you by the Nutrition for Healthspan initiative of the Global Wellness Institute, Dr. Paul Arciero shared his groundbreaking approach to achieving optimal health and longevity. A professor, bestselling author, and leading expert in nutrition and exercise physiology, Dr. Arciero’s PRISE protocol has transformed countless lives. Here’s a deep dive into his insights on nutrition, movement, and creating…
Exercise as Cancer Medicine: Why the Wellness Industry Needs to Lead the Treatment Revolution
When medicine meets movement, miracles happen. Here’s why the wellness community must champion exercise oncology—and how my 40-year cancer journey proves it works. I’ve spent four decades in cancer’s shadow—first supporting my mother through breast cancer at age 13, then my sister, then facing my own triple-negative diagnosis at 54. But here’s what shocked me most: the medical establishment is only now discovering what the…
