Health, Healing & Wellness

by Marianne Clyde Earthquake in Mexico, pandemic, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, Jose, shootings, and violent protests: Some disasters are predictable and some are not. Either way, the results can be potentially devastating in many ways. Some disasters are public and some are very personal such as the death of a …

By Janet Thompson – Potential of Hydrogen (pH) balance in skin is an essential part of what keeps us looking healthy and youthful, as well as makes our skin smooth and supple. But what exactly is pH balance, and how does it apply to our skin health?   What is …

By Janae Jean –  After eating fresh fruits and vegetables all summer long, the cooler autumn days bring us back to baking. The harvest has begun, and locally grown fall produce is appearing on the shelves at our local grocers and farmer’s markets. As part of a new series, HEARTh …

Testimonial by Joseph Jarnol –  Spirituality is always with you. You are born with it. Recognizing it is when you become aware of it. The time frame is up to you. Mine was later in age, now I understand it was always there. I had to go through an amazing experience, …

By Janet Thompson –  Age spots (aka “liver spots” and “solar lentigines”) are flat tan, brown, or black spots that appear on the skin, typically in those who are older than 50. Younger people can get them too depending on how much time they spend in the sun.   They vary in …

by Janet Thompson –  Understanding ingredients in skin care products and determining which ingredients are effective for your skin is a learning process. You need some basic skin care product formulation knowledge and also the ability to recognize different ingredients and their function on the skin. THE BASICS There are …

By Regina Thomas Dillard Hello. My name is Regina Dillard, and I am a certified raw food/vegan chef, instructor, and wellness advocate. In this new column, I will be sharing with you delicious, easy, and “good for your body” recipes. These are my personal recipes and ideas to inspire you …

By Angel Carlton – Outgrowing your relationships is a symptom of personal evolution. Times of change are life’s monumental moments of transitioning into the next greatest version of yourself, and who you have at your side will have a direct impact on the outcome. Seemingly, it is during times of …

By Janet Thompson –  As the weather gets warmer, I like to remind my clients (especially my sun worshipers) about the dangerous effects the sun can have on the skin, and why using sunscreen is so important. As an Esthetician, I’m beginning to see a lot more damage, and an increase in skin …

By Alecia Rice –  Chaos; we’re surrounded by it; polarization, rumor, hypocrisy, uncertainty… all seeded with fear of “the other.” Fear distorts reality, yet, every dark cloud has its silver lining. Finding that bright spot requires us to step out of our solidified perspectives to stretch ourselves in search of that ray …