“Health is a crown that only the sick can see, and that all the healthy wear," said Makenzie Homrich, senior Economics major at Pepperdine. Homrich was diagnosed with Rathke's Cleft Cyst after three years of symptoms and a sudden vision loss at the end of her junior year. Following her diagnosis, Homrich had to undergo multiple MRIs, meet with multiple doctors and eventually … [Read more...] about The Graph (Special): S5, Ep3: Waves Wellness
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An Invitation to Wellness
My perception of health has varied greatly over the years.As a child, I knew health only to be whether or not I was physically ill. Middle school taught me the importance of physical fitness through sports, and in high school I learned that my faith needed to be nurtured, developing my comprehension of spiritual health. College stirred up a whole new understanding of mental … [Read more...] about An Invitation to Wellness
How Horses Help Humans Heal: The Transformative Power of Equine Therapy
One of the many compelling moments Rose Mary Riggs said she has witnessed in her equine therapy practice was a military veteran facing the grief of losing his 3 year-old son in a tragedy.The loss had caused his family so much pain, and ruptured the relationship with his family because he felt so much guilt.During a large group session at Riggs’ Shakti Ranch in Malibu, the … [Read more...] about How Horses Help Humans Heal: The Transformative Power of Equine Therapy
Students Navigate Spiritual Health
Spirituality is a core dimension of holistic health, uniquely woven into the life of every individual. Senior Brent Long deepened his faith through campus community and academic classes. Senior Helena Mekuanint was baptized after her sorority sister led her to better know Christ. Law student Caroline Lewis found home in a local Roman Catholic church and the Christian Legal … [Read more...] about Students Navigate Spiritual Health
Mind, Body, Budget: Maintaining Healthy Habits as a College Student
College: the land of late-night study sessions, ramen noodles, over-caffeination and juggling classes with work and a social calendar. Time is limited and budgets are tight, so health and wellness often takes a hit.While college life may not always align with healthy habits, students and professionals said it is possible to be healthy in college, and crucial in order to thrive … [Read more...] about Mind, Body, Budget: Maintaining Healthy Habits as a College Student