Time to Try Foot Detoxing?
Imagine sitting in a comfortable chair, sipping a warm cup of tea, listening to calming music and soaking those long-suffering feet of yours for a half hour. Sounds like bliss, right? And what if someone told you that, by doing this you will be helping your body and brain to detox and be more efficient […]
Living a Meaningful Life
Nearly 100 years ago, Albert Einstein shared his theory of happiness:”A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness.” Sadhguru, a yogi, mystic and foremost authority on yoga provides insights on how to create a life that is meaningful, successful, while maintaining happiness and inner balance. In […]
5 Great Alternative Therapy Websites
With the internet at your fingertips, there are endless resources to learn about alternative therapies and holistic health. These comprehensive websites include resources on products and therapies and where to get them, articles from health professionals, and so much more! Veronica Williams (pictured) put together a guide of her favorites as you start your journey […]
Meals on Wheels: What’s on the Nashville Food Truck Menu
Nashville has become one of the region’s top cities for foodies, thanks to the unique restaurants found in downtown and extending throughout the city. Food trucks have entered the scene and are taking the streets by storm. While previously thought of as a cheap, sub-par option for food, you can now find trucks with gourmet […]
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 […]
