Big Plan Holdings joins Nashville’s community
An exciting new family-owned business has launched in Nashville. Big Plan Holdings is the brainchild of the Joseph family (Josh, Tara, and their two daughters Sydni and Sophie) and manages a range of business, wellness, and community services that will be hugely beneficial to Music City. Originally from Chicago, the team recently located to 12 […]
Our favorite new wellness spots in Nashville
Music City is blessed with many health and wellness practitioners, services, restaurants and salons. In the past few months, several new places have opened up and are ready to serve our community. Check out some of our new favorite places in Nashville: NOW Massage, Franklin The celebrated NOW massage brand opened its first Tennessee location […]
April is National Volunteer Month
Every April, nonprofits across the country shine a spotlight on volunteers by celebrating thousands of donated hours of hard work and dedication that supports missions from the arts to zoos and everything in between. This year will be no different! Hands On Nashville (HON) reports that in 2020, even with COVID-19, there were more than […]
What is relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S)?
Have you heard of RED-S: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport? It is a common syndrome that looks at the signs and consequences of under-fueling. Previously known as the Female Athlete Triad, RED-S is a broader, more comprehensive term for a deficiency in dietary intake via disordered eating behaviors or unintentional under fueling. The change from the Female Athlete Triad to RED-S was made primarily to include a […]
Self-love through CBD, Wine, and Yoga
In the era of quarantine, self-care and self-love have never been more important. During the week of March 15th last year (the infamous week when Covid-19 was first declared a pandemic), there was a 78% increase in all anti-depressant, anti-anxiety and anti-insomnia prescriptions. Many of the societal rituals and activities we have taken for granted […]
Monitoring your kids’ mental health during the pandemic
Recent national news stories have reported a startling upward trend in mental health struggles, especially among school-age kids over the last 12 months. The challenges can result in drug use, verbal and physical abuse, or suicidal ideation. In a recent study conducted by JAMA Psychiatry, the authors compared mid-March through October 2020 to the same […]
Tennessee Cannabis RX and Skincare
Self-sufficiency, sustainable lifestyle, foraging, gardening, harvesting, preparedness, homesteading, plant medicine, and herbal knowledge are more important now than ever! Our herbal and Hemp (Cannabis sativa), knowledge resources of the power of plants will be our Natural Rx. This will sustain our very lives, especially if we believe in the magical powers of Cannabis and herbs. […]
The science behind soulmates
Do soulmates exist? Is there a formula behind creating the perfect relationship? This interview with relationship scientist Logan Ury originally appeared in the Newsette, a daily newsletter that aims to inspire and encourage women. What is relationship science? It’s the academic field that studies how love works. And that could be a number of things […]
The health benefits of dark chocolate
Written by Elizabeth White of Nourished Routes. Dark chocolate has made headlines in the past for its health benefits. And while sensationalized news segments may exaggerate the benefits of eating dark chocolate, there is some truth to the claims that dark chocolate can be good for your health! So what’s the scoop on dark chocolate? […]
Bizi: Vitamin Honey from Tennessee
Have you heard about Bizi Vitamin Honey? The best way to describe this company is in one word: simple. While a college student at Belmont in Nashville, James one of the co-founders, noticed that his brother, who suffered from Crohn’s disease, was unable to get the nutrition that he needed. When he took any vitamin […]
Celebrating Black History Month and Inclusion in February
February is Black History Month and serves as a great time to discuss inclusion, diversity, and racial inequalities as a family. It’s never too early to include children in this conversation and allow them to talk about their experiences and what they may already know about Black history. Last summer, racial tension in our communities […]
Chào Nail + Bar: Nashville’s new organic, natural, eco-conscious nail bar
Many of us are unaware of the potential dangers and toxins in our beauty products. For those looking to seek alternatives, a new Nashville salon is offering natural services and spa experiences. Chào Nail + Bar is located in Hillsboro Village provides optional organic, cruelty-free, vegan, non-toxic and gluten-free nail polishes and products – including […]
