That first word in our March theme, "Nourish," stopped me in my tracks as I sat to write this letter and reflected on the different types of “food” available for mass consumption. We’re talking a lot in these pages about what goes into our bodies, but it got me to thinking about some of the less than desirable content I sometimes devour with my mind.

Mindlessly scrolling a news app or some other of the seemingly countless 24-hour breaking news pathways available was an Achilles heel for me for the better part of this year, to date. As these feeds of choice served up increasingly dismal and fear-based content, I found myself slipping into a dullness of spirit and an overall, low-energy vibe.

Thankfully, I’ve got lots of tips, tricks and tools at my fingertips that are very effective at raising that vibe. When I decide to engage them, that is. This short contemplation has me thinking it’s time for another media information diet.

While I won’t put my head entirely in the sand, I think this month will be about practicing a little more of Mel Robbins trick, 5-4-3-2-1 as she teaches in her book, The 5-Second Rule and diverting my attention toward something that will truly nourish my mind and help me flourish.

This month’s feature story, “Using Food to Heal, A Look at Anti-Inflammatory and Elimination Diets” by Hannah Tytus, explores how these diets are changing lives. Not through dramatic interventions, but through careful attention to what we actually put into our bodies.

In Maya Whitman’s “Fiber’s Fun Side, Delicious Ways to Boost Daily Intake” we learn about fiber’s powerful role in reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and colorectal cancer. Not surprisingly, most Americans still fall far short of their daily recommended intake and Whitman promises helpful solutions.

As always, I hope you find something in these pages worthy of being considered healthy nourishment for you and yours.

Here’s to a healthy and happy spring for all.

Peace,