By Jocelyn Gavin-Lane It’s a new year full of new goals, plans and affirmations. But how do you nail down and, most importantly, work your plan? There are several steps to creating an optimal vision for the new year. Vision boards are a wonderful tool, but do you actually know what they are? If you […]
By Denise Keyser Let’s face it; we live in a toxic environment. We breathe, eat, bathe and walk in various forms of toxins. A study by the Pesticide Action Network found that in 9,282 Americans, an average of 13 pesticides were present in each person. Toxins can be found in the brain and nervous system, […]
By Rebeca Gonzalez Barker With the new year comes a fresh opportunity to become the best you possible. You have to make it work for you — and here’s where to start: SETTING GOALS Start by choosing your “WHY.” Why do you want to lose weight, get fit or get healthy? Set realistic and attainable […]
By Shelia Rivers With the new year upon us, our attention often turns to making improvements in our lives. If you find your most significant relationships are fraught with dysfunction, miscommunication and turmoil, now is the time to act. To develop healthier relationships in 2019, keep the following in mind: DETERMINE WHAT YOU WANT IN […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION Before my health transformation, I was running on empty every day. I was exhausted, with no energy or motivation to do anything beyond what I absolutely had to. I’ve always been a confident person, but that had slipped away as well. I really didn’t like myself anymore. I had low self-esteem, was […]
By Joanna McAdams Much has been said in these last few years about keto diets. It is very common to hear people talk about using cauliflower rice and zucchini noodles to replace the rice or pasta in their diet. But what is a keto diet? A ketosis diet is high fat, moderate protein and very […]
Story by Jennifer Gentile | Photos courtesy of Buddyrow Describing the typical patron at his Buddyrow boutique, owner Keith Wooten says she is a woman “who knows her own taste” “She may be local, traveling through from the Delta, New Orleans or further afield, possibly having discovered the shop by way of our Instagram account, […]
By Todd Trenchard | Executive director, Bacot McCarty Foundation The Bacot McCarty Foundation was established in 1978 and is a nonprofit organization that has become a mainstay for many educational, youth and cultural programs across the Gulf Coast. The foundation supports over 30 local nonprofit agencies across the region and administers scholarships through various funds. […]
Joseph T. Cox, M.D. The holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it lots of excitement. It’s an opportunity to buy fun presents for our loved ones, cook and eat delicious food and celebrate with friends and family. As a spine surgeon, I know from both personal and professional experience that we lift, push, pull […]
By Heather Theisen Holiday time is a wonderful time of year. Family time is spent happily, delicious food is consumed, and let’s not forget about the beautiful Christmas trees and sparkling lights. What we may not think about during the holiday season are some of the risks associated with our favorite holiday traditions. Let’s review […]
