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May 2024
Tori McGee, Holistic REALTOR®
Enjoying the Golden Years
A Roadmap to Purposeful Retirement
Transform Your Garden
into a
Wildlife Haven
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Tori McGee, Holistic REALTOR®
Tori McGee
Holistic Realtor®
The Good Neighbor Podcast
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Welcome to the May issue and Senior edition of WellnessRE magazine! This month, you’ll find an array of topics beneficial for everyone, with a special focus designed for our senior readers. Discover expert tips on aging in place, gardening to attract wildlife, and employing Feng Shui for a harmonious home.
Whether you're looking to enhance your space for comfort or seeking enriching lifestyle tips, this issue has something for you.
I hope you find inspiration and practical advice to help you thrive in your home environment.
Recipe Of The Month
Greek Eggplant and Potatoes
Heather Christo, Deliciously Allergen Free Recipes
“I will say that I love that this is not only one of the incredible dishes that Pete grew up with and that we all get to enjoy when Tula cooks, but it also happens to be PLANT-BASED!!! Definitely accidental vegan food, but that kind of just makes me laugh! All I care about is that it is delicious and that the family will eat it and be happy!“
Photo Credit: Heather Christo
Organization
Enjoying the Golden Years
A Roadmap to Purposeful Retirement
By Jolene Nanette
Retirement is a significant milestone in life, offering a newfound sense of freedom and opportunity. Seniors have the chance to explore their passions, embark on new adventures, and make a lasting impact on their communities. It is also a time of uncertainty and a shift in routine. Staying mindful of what matters most and the importance of organizing one’s time, with the absence of the pre-programmed daily schedule, will help make the most positive impact on their overall well-being and the communities they serve.
Feng Shui Essentials
From Roots to Blooms
Cultivating Positive Energy Through Your Garden with Feng Shui
By Dee Oujiri
Feeling like your space could use a boost of positivity and vitality? You're not alone. In the bustling rhythm of life, our surroundings often need a touch of rejuvenation. Enter Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese practice that focuses on harmonizing the energy in our surroundings to promote balance, health, and prosperity. It recognizes the immense potential in vibrant greenery to transform both our outdoor and indoor environments. With the color green at its core, symbolizing growth and new beginnings, Feng Shui invites a refreshing and uplifting energy into our lives. By weaving a rich tapestry of trees and plants into our spaces, we open the door to a nurturing energy that uplifts and supports our well-being from the ground up.
Featured Article
Healthy Home Realty with Tori
Staff Writer
Check out my interview on The Good Neighbor Podcast! 🏡
Here are the details:
Starting out as a nutrition specialist in 2008, I never intended to become a real estate agent. But in 2003, I made a conscious decision to remove all chemicals from my family’s life after my young daughter was diagnosed with ADHD.
From that point, my mission was to do whatever I could to help my daughter.
When I began to look for a home to buy in 2013, I quickly realized there was a need for holistic real estate agents.
“No one really cared,” she says. Most traditional real estate agents acted like mold and other toxins were no big deal…
In 2015, I received my Realtor’s license and felt the need to create wellness for homes.
I am a certified Building Biology Advocate & am very excited to use the knowledge and skills I’ve learned to educate others in this increasingly vital area of public health and well-being.
I believe real estate is the next frontier that will be radically transformed by the wellness movement. Our homes, communities and surrounding environment directly affect our daily behaviors and lifestyles, and together these determine up to 80–90 percent of our health outcomes. Since our homes are typically our most important personal investment and expenditure, it is only logical that they should also be an investment in our health and well-being.
Healthy House on the Block
Create a Healthy Kitchen
Non Toxic Counter Tops & Cabinets
By Amanda Klecker
In your home, there’s more than one way to make it healthy and there’s more than one way to reduce toxins. The trick is, knowing how to reduce toxins in MULTIPLE ways to create a healthy space that benefits your health rather than burdens it down. This idea is even more true when it comes to a healthy kitchen — there are just SO many ways that you can reduce toxins.
Gardening
Transform Your Garden Into a Wildlife Haven
By Lucy Chatman
In today's urbanized world, wildlife is increasingly losing natural habitats, which are crucial for their survival and the health of our ecosystems. As green spaces shrink, creating a wildlife-friendly garden can be a significant step toward reversing this trend. Not only does this support local fauna, but it also enhances your well-being and connects you with the community. Here’s how you can make a big difference right from your own backyard.
Spotlight
Wellness by Design
Business Spotlight
By Sabrina Aguilar
According to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the global wellness industry will reach $7.4 trillion in 2025. For Anissa Mendil and Ben Meyer wellness is not only big business, it’s a way of life. Through the work they do at Mendil + Meyer Design Studio, they have been infusing principles of wellness into the creation of conscious, purposeful spaces for the hospitality industry.
Home Improvement
How Clean is Your Indoor Air?
The Rise of VOC-Free Solutions for Healthier Homes with AFM Safecoat
By Sabrina Aguilar
AFM Safecoat's mission is rooted in a profound respect for human health and the environment. They believe that every individual deserves to live in a space free from harmful chemicals, where indoor air quality supports well-being. This ethos is evident in their product development process, where every formulation is designed with meticulous attention to detail.
Home Safety
Home Upgrades for
Aging-in-Place
By Cassy West
Future-proofing your home for longevity and aging in place is becoming a priority for the Baby Boomer generation. But many folks of this age group do not have the income to spend money on these important, safe, yet expensive upgrades that would enable them to comfortably “age-in-place”.
Healthy Home Design Corner
Renovation Ready: 10 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm and Keep Your Project on Track
By Kate Hamblet, Wellness Architect
The Crucial Pre-Design Phase of Home Construction If you’re renovating or building a new home and feeling a bit overwhelmed, you’re not alone! There’s a lot to the entire process, even before you start construction
