The Function of the Microbiome
Our digestive tracts are filled with countless bacteria, numbering more than there are brain cells in the brain. But what exactly do these bacteria accomplish? Necessary for processing and metabolizing important vitamins and minerals: such as vitamins B9 (folate), B12, K; and calcium, magnesium, iron, and many other minerals. Protecting the digestive system from infection […]
Food Review: The Bonfire Mongolian Grill
Do you like customizing your meal to perfection? Do you appreciate knowing what ingredients are in your food and what you’re putting into your body? Do you enjoy the atmosphere of eating out, but hate that there are little to no healthy options? If you answered “yes” then you have to try the Bonfire […]
Staying Connected Despite the Chaos of Life
Let’s face it, life is crazy! And it takes a toll on our relationships. Trying to keep up with the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives is overwhelming. Work, family commitments, school, soccer, dance classes, friends, our health, birthday parties, holidays, babies, and so on. Sometimes we look back on the week and wonder […]
8 Healthy Local Catering Eateries for the Office
Most of us spend one-third of our day at work – that’s nearly 90,000 hours over a lifetime! So there’s plenty of opportunity for sweets, treats, and not-so-healthy eats to tempt us while getting through the daily hustle and grind. Instead of speed dialing to your standard lunch spot, Lindsey Joe (pictured) recommends one […]
Beard Hair Transplants Boom in Popularity
If you have a patchy, thin beard and it bothers you, you can have that fixed. Beard hair transplants have grown in popularity, says Nashville’s PAI Medical Group clinic director, Michael Ramsey (pictured). “The request for beard transplants has increased nearly 500% in the last few years. Beards, that is if you can grow […]
The August Recipe Spotlight
Our regular recipe contributor, Laura Lea has created a yummy milkshake that will leave you coming back for more! Her Healthy Vanilla Milkshake is all things creamy, cool and luscious, and it will absolutely become a summer staple in your house. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 large ripe banana (approx. 3/4 cup 1-inch banana pieces) 2 medjool dates (buy with […]
Vegetarian Restaurants in Nashville
Makenzie Jones (pictured) reviews some of her favorite Vegetarian restaurants in Nashville. Living in the food culture that we do, it has become almost like a competition for the most eco-friendly, Instagram-worthy, health-encouraging menu to appeal to the most people, no matter what meal of the day or genre of cooking. The Nashville community is […]
Part 3 of Health & Wellness Magazine’s Guide to 100 Complementary & Alternative Therapies
The final installment of our mega guide to Complementary and Alternative therapies is here! If you missed parts one and two, click here for part one and here for part two. We are grateful to: www.sacredsoulholistics.co.uk who were the original compilers of this list to which we have added several new therapies! As always, please […]
How to Find the Right General Practitioner for You
If you’ve recently moved to a new area, changed insurance providers, or simply had an problem with your past general practitioner, you will need to find a new general practitioner. But developing a plan based on a simple system that works for you will help you simplify the issue. Joshua Odum offers some helpful […]
How to Make Your Skin Glow from the Inside Out
Leslie Losey (pictured above), co-founder of Nashville corporate wellness company Avohealth Wellness Partners, offers some non cosmetic ways to improve your skin health. Did you know that everything that you put in your body not only affects your internal organs, but also affects your skin? Eczema, acne, rosacea, dry skin, and aging skin are […]
Time for Tea
From the ancient Chinese tea ceremonies to colonial America, tea is an important part of history. Today tea is enjoyed by many as a caffeine alternative but also for the many herbal blends that have a long list of health benefits. Veronica Williams (pictured), reviews some of Nashville’s Tea Shops. Specialty teas are becoming common […]
Must-Try Coffee Shops in Nashville
The Nashville coffee scene is one of the best in the country. The array of hipsters, musicians and college students creates a large demand for casual hangout spots like these aesthetic coffee shops. These capital city hot spots are not only tasty, but also upbeat and Instagram-worthy. Jade Spilka (pictured) spoke to some of the […]
