Health+Wellness

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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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It’s Time For Roses and Rosé!
The 4/12 Grand Opening of the new Ballantyne Breast Center

Mar 26, 2018 | scoop team

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 […]


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10 Things to Do to Get Yourself Summer Ready

Mar 21, 2018 | scoop team

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 […]


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Swimming for Exercise with A Barrel of Monkeys

Mar 13, 2018 | scoop team

Recently, I was swimming at the YMCA, and as I entered the pool area an open can of Barrel of Monkeys caught my eye poolside. “Bizarre!” I thought. It’s not every day plastic monkeys are hanging out on the edge of the pool. So after the lap swimmer completed her workout, I asked her about […]


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Our Spring 2018 Charlotte Road Race Round Up By Work For Your Beer

Feb 26, 2018 | scoop team

This content is brought to you by Work For Your Beer. Work For Your Beer is your all-inclusive guide to beer fitness in Charlotte. Check out their calendar for a complete directory of all of the places you can work out and drink beer in and around the Queen City. You can learn more about […]


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Orangetheory® Announces Their MIDTOWN CHARLOTTE Studio with An Awesome Party & PreSale Deal

Feb 17, 2018 | Susu

Orangetheory® Fitness, the fast-growing fitness franchise in the US, announced today that its 999th franchise location will open in Midtown in Charlotte. The Midtown studio will be located in the Kings Point Shopping Center on South Kings Drive in Midtown, aka the one with Mama Ricottas. (Is it bad that scoop girls identify all locations based […]


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Introducing A New Wellness & Age Management Center in Charlotte. Open House on 2/15.

Feb 1, 2018 | Susu

Hunstad Kortesis Bharti has opened a new center for Wellness and Age Management at their office in Piedmont Center in Southpark. The HKB Wellness & Age Management Center uses an innovative approach to aging to help clients achieve the healthiest, most confident version of themselves at any stage of life.  They start with a personalized health […]


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10 Things That Make It Hard to Lose Weight

Jan 29, 2018 | scoop team

No cookies, mac n cheese, chardonnay, french fries, camembert…you know the drill, right? But what about if you watch your diet carefully, at least most days, and avoid the usual fattening suspects, exercise several times a week, and still can’t seem to lose weight? We did some digging around the web and found the following […]


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