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 […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
So you know about cramping, bloating, mood swings, and cravings. Headaches and break-outs. I don’t need to go on. Did you also know that a woman’s menstrual cycle also brings a higher risk for injury? But why? I talked to Director of Wellness for OrthoCarolina, Jason Boudrie, who has more than 20 years of experience […]
How did those Janualry resolutions go for you? Are you holding strong, or ready to toss in the towel? My hope is that it’s the former, but whichever boat you are in, I want to give you some tips on what’s been a huge game changer for me: food prepping. I’m sure you’ve seen it […]
