Tired of waiting for your doctor to be able to see you? Calling months ahead to schedule. Waiting for the doc who is running at least 30 minutes behind. Being taken out of the front waiting room, only to wait for another 15 minutes in the exam room. Having to fill out endless forms, which […]
With all there is to love about summertime, the one drawback is that there’s no hiding behind long pants and boots once the heat hits. We welcome June’s shorts & mini’s, but I don’t love seeing those spider & varicose veins out from under cover again. While pondering whether aggressive spray tanning will effectively mask […]
Along with girls’ nights out and romantic getaways, Scoop girls know our annual visit to the gynecologist is a must-have on our calendars. We may not joyfully anticipate a date with the stirrups, but prioritizing our health is essential to stay fabulous for decades to come. If you’ve heard your doctor say the words, “Uterine […]
If you’re anything like we are at Scoop, you’re probably trying hard to look and feel your best. You might be juicing a few times a week (or stopping at a juice bar) and working out almost every day. You also probably have your skincare routine down – retinols, antioxidants and of course, sunscreen! However, […]
If you’ve ever had a nasty sunburn, you may have relied on aloe vera gel to relieve your pain. You might even have an aloe vera plant in your home. Well, you probably wouldn’t think so to look at one, but you can actually drink the juice from an aloe plant! Aloe vera juice is just […]
Protein powder isn’t just for the Arnold Schwarzenegger’s of the world. Everyone can benefit from a diet that is rich in protein, and the right protein powders can make this easily, healthily done. Protein in your diet can help to boost your metabolism, balance blood sugar levels, control hunger, and build stronger hair and nails. Adding quality […]
There’s a pretty big coconut oil craze going on right now, and I believe it is more than just a fad. What makes coconut oil so special, you ask? For starters, coconut oil is lower in calories than many other oils. In addition, it is easily converted into energy and it does not lead to […]
Hashtag News Flash. Heart Disease and Stroke are WOMEN’S health issues. We are at higher risk than men, with a 58% combined heart disease risk vs. that of 48% for men. Women have more strokes than men, and more women die from strokes than men. Yes. While heart disease has typically been considered a disease of […]
Being heart healthy is going to be a major focus for scoop this February, as we are joining Carolinas HealthCare System in their campaign for heart health for you and yours this National Heart Month. Whether you are shopping for a little something red for VDay or want to make an all out I HEART […]
In the age of high-def images and the celebrated attainment of physical perfection, we all can find things about our own bodies that we don’t like. How do you know, though, when you, your friend or loved one has veered into a danger zone, one that can have serious consequences on your wellbeing? How do you know […]
by Rebecca Glavin, therapist For many of us, the time for New Years Resolutions is both exciting and anxiety provoking. Year after year, it seems that many of our New Years resolutions focus on our bodies. We want to get into better shape. We want to lose weight. We want to take better care of […]
According to Andy Williams, the legendary singer of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, this is the “hap-happiest season of all”. While I will certainly not disagree, Mr. Williams did fail to mention that this is also the dreaded cold and flu season. There are many things we can do to avoid coming […]
