Neeta Merchant Wellness

Good reminder to thoroughly wash fresh produce, especially berries and leafy greens! This article breaks down Cyclospora—a parasite that causes severe stomach issues—and how to avoid it during peak seasons. Stay safe, everyone!

7 experts break down cyclospora: Symptoms, risks, and how to stay safe As the cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. grows, Medical News Today spoke to 7 health experts to learn more about the symptoms, those at risk, and how to stay safe.

Only 4 Weeks to Go! 💙

In just four weeks, healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, students, and community leaders from across the country will come together for the 16th Annual IM4US Virtual Conference.

📅 August 14–15, 2026

This year's theme, "United We Heal: Creating Communities of Care and Support," reflects a growing movement to make whole-person, integrative healthcare more accessible, equitable, and community-centered.

Whether you're passionate about:
🌿 Integrative medicine
🤝 Health equity
🩺 Whole-person care
💙 Community health
🌎 Building meaningful connections

This conference is designed to inspire new ideas, practical solutions, and lasting collaborations.

As we count down the weeks, we invite you to take a moment to invest in your "why." What inspired you to care for others? How can we create healthier communities—together?

Join a community committed to reimagining healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and compassion.

📅 August 14–15, 2026
💻 Virtual Conference

Register today: https://im4us.org

Less than 4 weeks to go, and I keep pausing to just sit with this feeling.

I'm honored and humbled to be speaking at the 16th Annual IM4US Virtual Conference this August. I'll be presenting on Laughter Yoga: An Integrative Mind–Body Intervention for Mental, Emotional, and Physiological Resilience, and joining a panel of co-presenters on Underrepresentation of People with Disabilities in Integrative Health Research and Practice: Implications for Health Equity in an Underserved Population.

Two topics that mean a great deal to me — one about the healing power of joy and breath, the other about making sure integrative health truly includes everyone it claims to serve.

Grateful for the path that led me here, and for this community that keeps me grounded.

📅 August 14–15, 2026 · Virtual
Reimagine care. Together.

👉 Register today at https://im4us.org — spots are filling up fast!

I'd love to hear from you — what's your "why" for doing this work? Drop a comment below, and tag someone who should join us in August!

Only 4 Weeks to Go! 💙

In just four weeks, healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, students, and community leaders from across the country will come together for the 16th Annual IM4US Virtual Conference.

📅 August 14–15, 2026

This year's theme, "United We Heal: Creating Communities of Care and Support," reflects a growing movement to make whole-person, integrative healthcare more accessible, equitable, and community-centered.

Whether you're passionate about:
🌿 Integrative medicine
🤝 Health equity
🩺 Whole-person care
💙 Community health
🌎 Building meaningful connections

This conference is designed to inspire new ideas, practical solutions, and lasting collaborations.

As we count down the weeks, we invite you to take a moment to invest in your "why." What inspired you to care for others? How can we create healthier communities—together?

Join a community committed to reimagining healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and compassion.

📅 August 14–15, 2026
💻 Virtual Conference

Register today: https://im4us.org

Happy international yoga day

Some awards are special because of who they come from

Thank you Lara - my dear friend — and the ABWA Windsong Chapter for this Protégé’s Award. Your support, encouragement, and belief in me mean more than words can express.

Feeling incredibly grateful 🙏

Feeling incredibly grateful and inspired. 💙

I had the honor of being invited to facilitate a Laughter Yoga session at the Kaiser Permanente Nurses & Leadership Wellbeing Retreat.

This beautiful retreat, presented through the Caritas Program by Caring Academy, brought together chief nurses and healthcare leaders for a day dedicated to self-care, resilience, compassion, and wellbeing.

A heartfelt thank you to Lina and Veronica of the Kaiser Permanente Southern California Research team, Caring Academy, and the Caritas Program for creating such a meaningful experience and for recognizing the importance of caring for those who care for others.

During our session, we explored the power of Laughter Yoga as a simple yet effective practice for reducing stress, building resilience, boosting energy, and creating connection. It was truly inspiring to see leaders come together to laugh, recharge, and experience moments of joy and lightness amidst the demands of their important work.

Healthcare professionals give so much of themselves every day. Opportunities like this remind us that self-care is not a luxury—it is essential.

I left feeling energized, hopeful, and grateful for the opportunity to share the healing power of laughter with such dedicated leaders.

Together, let's continue creating healthier, happier, and more resilient workplaces—one laugh at a time. 😊

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This is why I love RESTART.
As a licensed RESTART instructor, I see it over and over again—when people learn why and how to cook real food, everything changes. Energy. Cravings. Confidence.
I’m excited to kick off my Sugar Detox Program powered by RESTART and walk alongside anyone ready for a reset.

Just eat real food in the form of quality protein, healthy fats and carbohydrates in the form of vegetables. And when meal prepping, take it back to these basics and you'll have a start!