Fitness

Fitness Myths: Debunked!

Ozwell Fitness Separates Fact From Fiction Article by Laura Harris | Photography by Brianna Richardson Photography Ozwell Fitness is about more than breaking a sweat—it’s about breaking barriers.  “What initially inspired me to pursue this concept was the growing importance of proper recovery,” owner Gemi Ozdemir says. “Yet there never seemed to be enough time in the day to make it all happen. I also noticed that workouts were becoming increasingly fragmented, and I recognized the need to...

Wellness

Dealing With the Darker Days of Winter

Why We Experience Seasonal Sadness and How to Survive and Thrive Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Brianna Richardson Photography The “winter blues” can be common among Midwesterners. According to Kayla Beier, owner of Endurance Mental Health in Carmel, the shorter days and fewer hours of sunlight in winter disrupt our normal Circadian rhythms. This causes less of the “feel good” chemicals like serotonin to be produced in our bodies and more sedating chemicals like melatonin to be...

Wellness

Seasonal Eating for Winter Wellness

Choosing Nutrient-Rich Foods to Boost Your Health Article by Kelly Riley   As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, winter invites us to slow down and turn inward. While it’s easy to reach for comfort foods that may leave us feeling sluggish, eating seasonally and mindfully can keep us energized and resilient throughout the colder months.  Eating seasonally isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a way to align our diets with our natural circadian rhythm, providing our bodies with exactly what...

Wellness

Time for a Reset

How Cereset Can Improve Mood, Memory and Mental Function Article by Amy Adams In early 2020, Dr. Don Anderson, a local endodontist, found himself concerned about not being able to cope as well with the pressures of life. “I was having all kinds of issues with sleep and stress and general malaise,” he recounts.  The onset of Covid-19 in the spring added another layer of stress. About that time, Anderson stumbled across information on a patented technology that empowers the brain to help...