Wellness

By Krisy Anderson, Owner It’s almost spring! So, let’s get your skin–all over–healthy and ready for the outdoors, beach and warmer weather! I want to introduce the Curve, a powerful skincare device that uses four innovative and effective techniques for rejuvenation and smoothing of your skin and optimal body shaping. It...

By Michelle Ruschman In this ongoing series, What Teens Want Us to Know, we asked the question, “What “adulting” skills do you want to be taught before you leave home? (Consider what you might want to know in the areas of physical and emotional health, relationship building, professional success, lifestyle,...

By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely Ever find yourself feeling like life is happening to you and you have no control? Maybe a person did something that was unfair or hurtful. Maybe a storm disrupted your home or event. Maybe airlines canceled your flight. Maybe a health condition is making your...

By Lori Leath Smith A lot of families with a young child with Autism are thinking, “What if something happens to me? I just want to know that my child is safe, and someone will love them just as much as I do.” More than five years ago, Lindy Wood had...

PLASMA: A Source of Life to Share By Lisa Woodrum Are you aware that you possess a source and gift of life inside you that you can share with others? It’s called plasma. Fifty-five percent of your blood is made up of plasma and science cannot duplicate it. People in our community...

It’s the 2023 Lucky Leprechaun 5k/10k and Get Lucky Half Marathon Weekend at the FWB Landing. The Lucky Leprechaun 5K/10K will take place Saturday, March 11th at 8 a.m. at the FWB Landing. After your run, join the party at KC’s Sandbar. Packet Pickup is March 10th at the New...

By Dr. Richard Chern, MD Today I’d like to talk about Levothyroxine or Synthroid. This is likely the most commonly prescribed thyroid medication in the world but this is slowly changing. This article may be a bit difficult to follow so don’t feel bad if you have to read it...

By Kay Leaman, Health Architect These two organs are part of our digestive system and are often forgotten in our quest for better gut health. They are responsible for absorption and elimination and many diseases can be traced to the failure of these functions. We normally don’t even think about...

By Michelle Ruschman In this ongoing series, What Teens Want Us to Know, we asked the question, “What “adulting” skills do you want to be taught before you leave home? (Consider what you might want to know in the areas of physical and emotional health, relationship building, professional success, lifestyle,...

By Liesel Schmidt When Birmingham transplants Jeff and Donna Harris opened their running store 15 years ago, they were taking a very big leap of faith that, despite being in the midst of a nationwide economic recession, the venture they were launching would be a success. Originally opened in Navarre,...