Health+Wellness

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Early Summer Walks and Runs in Charlotte 2018

May 18, 2018 | scoop team

Keep your summer body looking beach-ready while building endurance, promoting cardiovascular health, and having fun at these local walking and running events- we have everything from fun runs to 5k’s to 10k’s. Post-race finish lines are also a great way to meet new people that share an interest with you like- surprise- fitness. We have […]


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Walking Facts & Tips

May 14, 2018 | scoop team

Are mall walkers still a thing? As a child, I thought it funny that anyone walk for exercise, but as a mom of two, walking has become my preferred method of exercise, especially if I want to catch up with a  friend and keep moving, literally. Instead of drinks, I love going walking with a […]



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It’s Beautiful Out There, Now Get Outside and Yoga with These Local Sessions

May 10, 2018 | scoop team

Community Yoga Outside. This has got to be one of the best fitness inventions of the century. Charlotte not only has several long-standing & popular affordable outdoor yoga sessions, we have pop ups and fests all summer long. Most come with an after bev. Don’t forget to bring your own mat, towel, water, dress in […]


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Here Are 5 Things You Will Probably Inherit from Your Mother

May 7, 2018 | scoop team

My mom’s given so much of herself – her time – her care – her heart – pouring herself into me, and this mother’s day as I’m pondering how to thank her, reminiscing about the moments we’ve shared, I’m doing a little digging about what we inherit from our mothers, and what I’ll inevitably pass […]



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Get a Running Start: Start Now and Be Ready for a 10K This Summer.

Apr 26, 2018 | scoop team

If the endless online bathing suit ads is just the motivation you need to kick your workout up a notch (or ten) for a summer 10K or you are ready for an exercise change, here is some expert advice about transitioning out of hybernating Snuggy-mode to running intervals all the way up to a 10K. […]


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The 2018 Dirty Dozen. 12 Foods To Buy Organic If You Can.

Apr 17, 2018 | scoop team

Let’s talk about organic foods, because they’re certainly a hot topic these days. When you are at the store or farmers market, are there organic foods that you should really put your money into? Are there foods that you needn’t worry about as much with regards to pesticides? In other words, is it “safe” to […]



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Here’s The Latest On Popular Cosmetic Surgery Procedures from Two of Charlotte’s Best.

Apr 10, 2018 | scoop team

Dr. Bill Kortesis and Dr. Guarav Bharti of Hunstad, Kortesis, and Bharti Cosmetic Surgery want to change the way people perceive cosmetic surgery. They believe it has the power of transformation to allow someone to live their true self. Dr. Bharti takes pride in this saying,”The biggest paradigm shift is that people want to look […]


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Vitamins, Micronutrients & More. Are You Deficient?
What To Do About It.

Apr 9, 2018 | scoop team

Leading a healthy lifestyle involves more than what meets the eye.  You’ve heard the buzz words: nutrients, metabolism, supplements, hormones, etc., but understanding how they relate to your health can be confusing. However, their interdependence is the key to unlocking and leading a truly healthy lifestyle.  If you are struggling with weight loss, lack of […]


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9 Easy Ways to Eat More Greens

Apr 2, 2018 | scoop team

Eating greens. Do you love it or hate it? Eat enough of them or curse yourself for not getting enough? If you fall into that first category, carry on, warrior – you’re doing amazing and probably look the part, too. But if you’re striving to get more greens into your diet, this post is for […]


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