When I see something beauty written up twice in one day, I take notice. Especially when it sounds completely cray to me, but is apparently completely legit. Intravenous therapy is making its way out of celeb-u-dom and into spas and medspas around the country. IV Therapy is being adopted by luxe beauty outposts, who are […]
by Aaron Hewitt PA-C, Physician Assistant OrthoCarolina’s Sports Medicine Center When it comes to exercise and sports, it‘s human nature to push ourselves and to want to be the best. Whether it’s competitive sports or staying in shape, who doesn’t want to be a lean, fat-burning machine? One of my favorite parts of my job […]
In December, The Pantone Color Institute, the authority on all things color, revealed the 2014 “Color of The Year” ~ Radiant Orchid. This purple~y pink color is said to inspire confidence, emit love, health and joy and encourage creativity and originality. The Pantone color of the year always influences product development across multiple industries such […]
by Aaron Hewitt PA-C, Physician Assistant OrthoCarolina’s Sports Medicine Center You’ve likely heard of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), a type of workout that isn’t totally new, but is increasingly popular and can be confusing because there are so many types. Usually short in duration, the HIIT intervals incorporate intense periods of work followed by low-intensity […]
If you had grumpily resigned yourself to the belief that pleasing the man in your life entails a garish, greasy, Cheeto-fingered party in front of the TV February 2nd, complete with obnoxious footballs on ALL THE THINGS and a big ole bag of Lays Original with White Trash Dip [no judgment from me, I love […]
So many of us have them, and just deal, thinking there’s nothing to be done about them that doesn’t involve something major. Varicose Veins are a progressive problem affecting nearly 80 million Americans. Varicose veins are unsightly…yes, but for some, there is also constant pain and burning sensations. To get the scoop on treatment for […]
by Keerstan Cheney, Aesthetician, Charlotte Skin & Laser Can you pinch an inch? Do you have stubborn belly flab or fatty flanks? Yeah? Well so do I! I recently made the decision to try Coolsculpting to reduce my unwanted roll. Coolsculpting is a non-invasive fat reduction treatment for those who can pinch and inch or […]
I heard on TV yesterday that 45% of all Americans resolve to live a healthier lifestyle each year on New Year’s Day. Of that number, 70% make it through the first 30 days living up to their commitments, and 35% have maintained some element of their healthy resolutions by year end. I personally am not […]
We’re not here to judge. Some folks swear by juicing, some think it’s a dieting and nutritional fad that can do way more harm than good (see Tracy Anderson’s tiny rant comparing them to twinkies here. Have you seen this woman? I’m not sure she’d know a twinkie if it marched up and kicked her […]
If you haven’t seen this great piece of modern day technology around the Queen City yet, let me introduce you to the latest and greatest in party entertainment… TAPSNAP. This is an extremely sophisticated, portable, interactive “phototainment” system that is the best addition to your big event. TapSnap is available for charity functions, weddings, bar/bat […]
by Dr. Elizabeth Rostan, M.D. Charlotte Skin & Laser I have always had to wear antiperspirant/deodorant. Always. I have messed up dark dresses and silk shirts with deodorant. Needed deodorant in my wedding dress. Here is a photo of me before a Christmas party last year with tissues to keep my deodorant from making white marks […]
This is a really fun time of the year, but it certainly comes with its fair share of challenges. Some of us have annoying relatives who want to stay over for a week, and others have to put up with co-workers who insist on singing Christmas carols all day long and off-key. And don’t even […]
