By Jackie Castro-Cooper I love the month of January because we can look forward to 12 months of exploring new things! One of those things is a technique I teach my clients to decrease stress called “the relaxation response.” Although meditation has been around for thousands of years, Harvard cardiologist Dr. Herbert Benson pioneered the […]
By Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya Want to feel better, have more energy, and live longer? A healthy lifestyle, including routine physical activity, is one of the best things you can do for yourself. The direct physical, mental and spiritual benefits of physical activity are interrelated and undeniable when it comes to living your best life. Exercise […]
Waking up to dawn’s sunlight filtering through our curtains, we stretch and let our dreams dissipate like the morning dew. With seven to eight hours of sleep, our bodies and minds refreshed, we’re ready to face the stresses of the day. Sleep isn’t just refreshing; it’s necessary to function. During sleep, our minds consolidate the […]
More people than ever are struggling to control their weight, and excessive portion sizes directly contribute to overeating and weight gain. Why? Because we tend to eat almost all of what we serve ourselves. Therefore, controlling portion sizes can help prevent overindulging. It is very common to finish what’s in front of us out of […]
Whip up these healthy recipes to help you celebrate any big game: TURKEY ROLLUPS Lay out a slice of turkey. Top it with cheese, baby spinach leaves and mustard. Roll it up. PEANUT BUTTER FOOTBALLS Stuff a pitted Medjool date with natural peanut butter. Dust it with powdered sugar, or use icing across the top […]
By Natalie Guess Intermittent fasting is not about restricting WHAT you eat, but instead about restricting WHEN you eat. This practice has many evidence-based health benefits, and there are many theories on how to do it. The one I’d like to discuss is the 16/8 method. This is where you fast for 16 hours of […]
The name itself, inspired by Gone with the Wind’s most famous quote, conveys style and sophistication. Step into Frankly My Dear Boutique, and that picture of Southern hospitality, merged with Hollywood glamour, becomes complete. “The boutique has a silver glitter runway leading from the entrance to the counter, as well as a silk flower wall,” […]
