Well Being Journal Magazine Winter 2024 Back Issue

Prehab & Rehab: Tips for Holistic Surgery Prep……6
Registered herbalist and horticultural therapist Chanchal
Cabrera, Msc, FNIMH, provides an in-depth guide to
using herbal and nutritional remedies for pre-and postoperative
care.
Mars & Venus Guide to Mental, Emotional, and
Social Wellness……10
New York Times bestselling author and relationship
counselor John Gray, PhD, shares a hands-on approach
to building lasting relationships in today’s fast-paced,
career-oriented environment.
The Power of Healthy Communication in
Relationships……16
Clinician, researcher, and author Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT,
offers practical strategies to navigate miscommunication
with greater compassion, respect, and mindfulness.
Biohacking Menopause……19
Functional health expert and host of The Resetter
Podcast, Mindy Pelz, DC, reveals breakthrough biohacks
to help manage menopausal symptoms and slow the
aging process.
Holistic Prostate Solutions……24
Mark Stengler, naturopathic medical doctor and co-host
of the syndicated radio show Forever Young, reviews
holistic interventions in the treatment of common
prostate conditions.
Finding Balance & Relief: Top Essential Oils for
PMS……30
Certified aromatherapist and student of Ayurvedic
medicine, Vannoy Gentles Fite, outlines DIY essential
oil bath blends, sprays, and compresses to help soothe
premenstrual symptoms.
Children’s Health: Importance of “Tummy Time,”
Crawling, and Digital-Free Bonding……38
Sensory integration expert Sally Fryer Dietz, PT, DPT,
CLC, CST-D, explores the role of key developmental
milestones in infant sensory motor skills and function.
Prescription for Health (Part I): Boosting Emotional
& Social Health Through Play……42
WeHeal co-founders Alona Pulde, MD, and Matthew
Lederman, MD, spotlight the science-backed benefits of
play at every age—adults need recess too!