Do you read MyFitnessPal’s health and nutrition articles? They’re usually pretty handy, especially at this New Year, New You, Healthy Living, New Year’s Resolution, Lose Those 5 Holiday Pounds Time of Year. One of the topics MyFitnessPal is always tackling (no doubt cuz we’re always obsessing) is SUGAR. How it affects your health, how to […]
Did you know that after the age of 20, a person produces 1% less collagen in the skin each year? In addition, Growth Factors begin to decline at about age 20 as well. These tiny proteins in your skin send cellular signals to help stimulate collagen and elastin production, keeping your outer layer taut and […]
After battling cancer and going through an invasive surgery like a mastectomy, the last thing you want to have to worry about is finding the right lingerie or swim suit to wear that will not only keep you comfortable, but will also keep your incisions protected as you recover, and still make you feel feminine. To […]
Once you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer there’s a lot of important information to digest and challenging decisions to make. What doctor will you use? What are the best treatment options? What type of surgery is needed to remove the cancer? Then, after getting through all of those hurdles, there’s the difficult decision of deciding whether […]
It used to be called “drip therapy” or a “vitamin drip” back in the 50s & 60s when it first hit the wellness scene. Which fits, because IV nutrition & hydration therapy is an intravenous method of delivering liquid vitamins, minerals, amino acids and electrolytes. Because nutrients are delivered directly into the bloodstream via a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
