Today is Amyloidosis Awareness Day! Knowledge is power, and awareness can save lives. Today, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Dia Smiley, cardiologist and amyloidosis specialist at Cleveland Clinic, for an important conversation about amyloidosis, advances in treatment, and the importance of early diagnosis. At Desert Sage Lifestyle Wellness, we believe that education is an essential part of living well. We are delighted to bring you this potentially life-saving conv

Could Florida Become America’s Next Tea-Growing Region? Could Florida’s agricultural future include tea? With its warm climate, abundant rainfall, and acidic soils, Florida may have the potential to cultivate Camellia sinensis. Researchers at the University of Florida have already explored that possibility. In Part One of The Florida Tea Project: From Soil to Cup, Lorna Owens examines Florida’s tea-growing potential,the importance of terroir, and whether tea could become a v

Becoming Whole | A 366-Day Journey One day. One reflection. One step closer to becoming whole. Welcome to a sacred space for reflection, healing, self-discovery, and personal transformation. Inspired by Becoming Whole: 366 Days Companion Journal, these daily videos invite you to pause, look within, and reconnect with the woman you are becoming. Some days will challenge you. Others will inspire you. Every day is an opportunity to grow. Because the woman who begins this jou

From the lush Brahmaputra Valley of northeastern India comes Assam, one of the world’s most celebrated black teas. Bold, malty, and rich in history, Assam tells a fascinating story of ancient tea traditions, botanical intrigue, and the influence of terroir. Join me as we explore how this remarkable tea became a favorite around the world—and why every cup carries a little of the land from which it came.