Health+Wellness

I attended a K-12 all girls private Catholic convent, and so learned the wicked ways of our private parts early on. I feel a little faint even typing this headline, but the plastic surgeons and med-spa physicians have been raving to us about this topic for months, so impressed with patient results and improvements. We […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you’re like me, you watch your diet (or at least talk about it alot) and exercise regularly (most of the time), take a few supplements like calcium and Vitamin E, get your annual check ups, teeth cleanings & mammograms, and do what you know to keep yourself healthy. #beautyfromtheinsideout and all. However, while for […]

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. […]

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 […]

Flywheel and Flybarre Charlotte are offering FIRST TIMERS a free class to try out the popular workouts between April 19th and the end of June. -First time riders and pulsers can use the code FLY-CHARLOTTE and take a class at no charge. (your introductory class is normally priced at $15). You can book any class […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

You’re invited to a celebration hosted by Charlotte Radiology to showcase the Grand Opening of their new breast center location in Ballantyne. Thursday, April 12th, grab your girlfriends and meet up at the open house for the new Ballantyne Breast Center location in Toringdon Market. You’ll enjoy: ♥ Hors d’oeuvres & rosé wine ♥ Giveaways including […]

This odd weather in March may have thrown us for a loop, but spring and summer are just around the corner.  While we enthusiastically welcome the warmth, our summer bodies may not be quite ready for a close-up. Don’t throw a pity party just yet; we’ve compiled a list of 10 things to do to […]