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Here’s a fun list of things about the human body you probably didn’t know-but fascinating nevertheless A Blink is a ‘micronap’ You probably thought that a blink was just something you did to keep your eyes moist or keep dust out of them. In fact, closing our eyes briefly has been found, according to a […]

The 18th and 19th centuries spawned countless groups of people who wanted to create their own communities in the freedom America offered at that time. From the ultra religious to those advocating free love, here we look at some of their stories. By Paul Hunter   Since the arrival of the Pilgrims, groups have come […]

                        Hike to Heal is an initiative to encourage women all over the world to tap into the healing and empowering influences within themselves and the Great Outdoors. Organizer Ali Schaffer describes why she has brought this project to Nashville… The row of pine […]

With some help from some local expert Influencers, Lindsey Joe (pictured below) of The Meal Planning Method suggest some ways to react to the daily stress we all face. Let’s be real, when life gets tough, many of us don’t respond by making lemonade out of lemons.  Instead, we might fall back on some unhealthy […]

In just a few short years, Nashville’s very own Lauren Zoeller has become a top Yoga and Life Coach. She talks to Health & Wellness Magazine on how she chose this path and shares what she’ll be talking about in her workshop at the Nashville Health & Wellness Fest come June 1, 2019. Lauren is […]

Are you looking for a new fitness class to try? One of the best parts about living in a fast-growing city like Nashville is the high number of budget-friendly fitness classes that are continuing to pop up all throughout the city. From kickboxing, to cross-fit, to yoga, here are a handful of places to give […]

  Kombucha, a drink originated from Tea, is a growing trend popping up in health food stores across America. Veronica Williams, (pictured) went looking for some Kombucha in Nashville. Here are her top three spots if you are looking for this unique fermented brew. The Root Cellar – Folklore Ferments (High Garden) Kombucha sampled: Passionfruit […]

Acupuncture Cultivate Acupuncture 1211 4th Ave South, STE 110, Nashville, TN 37210 Tel: 615-710-1274 www.cultivateacupuncture.cemter. We specialize in Women’s Health and most commonly treat: Fertility, Weight Loss, Anxiety/Stress/Depression, PMS/Menopause Symptoms, Digestive Issues, Allergies, Smoking Cessation, Auto-Immune Disorders. Modern Acupuncture Cool Springs 1731 Mallory Ln Suite # 109, Brentwood, TN 37027 Tel: (615) 395-5033 www.modernacupuncture.com In […]

Modern Acupuncture, already established in six states, is opening a new center in Cool Springs. Their approach is to bring Acupuncture, that most ancient of therapies, into the 21st Century. They claim it means “no more unapproachable, unmarked, expensive clinics”. Adding, “from the moment you walk through our door, all five senses encounter an environment […]

In the second of our series ‘Alternative Therapies’, Health & Wellness looks at Reflexology, what it involves and how it can help. Reflexologists use the theory that there are ten zones or energy lines running up and down the body, following a line from each toe and each finger to the top of the head. […]

Cancer patients, eating properly can help your recovery! Cancer Treatments are bad news for your body. So what you eat is key to a healthy recovery, the local Heimerdinger Foundation runs an amazing ‘Meals for Health’ program to help cancer survivors get better, quicker. Katharine Ray the Foundation’s Executive Director explains how it works and […]

                            A new Manduu Fitness center has opened in Brentwood. Manduu utilizes EMS technology that has been used in orthopedic rehabilitation and other medical applications for years. It results in ”an ultra-low-impact strength fitness program that compresses a comprehensive, full-body workout into […]