Happy holidays? Bah, humbug. For some, December—ordinarily a time of family, friends, and more holiday parties than you could possibly attend—is actually the darkest month. “There’s a contradiction between expectations of joy and reality,” says Andrew Weil, M.D. So if you’re feeling especially Grinchy lately, then conquer the problem with these simple, all-natural mood boosters....
Category: Health & Wellbeing
SmallBiz Feature: VIP Holistic Wellness
What is your name: Jalisa Jackson BSN, RN What is the name of your business: VIP Holistic Wellness Consulting What services or products do you provide: I help busy professionals create healthier lifestyles and accomplish their wellness goals. VIP Holistic Wellness is a mobile business that specializes in time and stress management, weight loss, self-care,...
SmallBiz Feature: Nothing But Fabulous Hair
We were able to connect with a NEWLY relocated salon that’s nothing but FABULOUS…(it’s in the name). What is your name: Kawanda Pearson What is the name of your business: Fabulous Hair. We recently relocated to 33A Carol Villa Drive, Montgomery, AL. What services or products do you provide: Realistic looking hair extensions (sew-ins &...
Cutting Into The Future Of Kids
Golden Shears and its staff are please to present their annual “Cutting Into The Future Of Kids” back to school day in partnership with Virginia College Cosmetology Department. FREE hair cuts for boys and hairstyles for girls. PLUS a fun filled day with food, drinks and activities for the children. All Students from K-12 are...
Waist Training…Good OR Not?
The Kardashians are “obsessed.” Jessica Alba claims it helped her return to her pre-baby body. But what exactly is “waist training,” and does it work? More importantly, is it safe? We talked with health and fitness experts to get the skinny on Hollywood’s latest must-have accessory: a modern-day corset. Famous sisters Kim and Khloe have...
StarLyte’ Summer Dating Fun in the Sun
Relationship? Ask StarLyte…Column It’s the summer season Boo’s & Boo’ettes and that means it’s time to “date outside the box.” That’s right, it’s the season for creative and fun date ideas that winter just couldn’t offer. The weather is awesome (especially in my city, Hot’lanta), people are outdoors and everyone is showing way more skin....
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of gay marriage nationwide
WASHINGTON, June 26 (Reuters) – The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the U.S. Constitution provides same-sex couples the right to marry in a historic triumph for the American gay rights movement. The court ruled 5-4 that the Constitution’s guarantees of due process and equal protection under the law mean that states cannot ban same-sex...
Supreme Court upholds nationwide health care law subsidies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the nationwide tax subsidies underpinning President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, rejecting a major challenge to the landmark law in a ruling that preserves health insurance for millions of Americans. The justices said in a 6-3 ruling that the subsidies that 8.7 million people currently receive...
A Focus on Prevention – FREE Health Fair
Health Services Incorporated (HSI) will present their FREE Annual Health Fair on Friday, July 31st. This year the theme is “A Focus on Prevention”. FEATURING: FREE Health Screen, ‘Ask the Doc’, Diabetes Walk, Health Education, Activities for kids, Healthy Food, FREE T-Shirts, Give A Ways, Entertainment PLUS More! First 200 to register will receive T-Shirts...
5 Photos of Your Kids That You Should Never Post to Social Media
Other People’s Kids Everyone has their own positions on sharing their children’s faces on social media, so before you go posting and tagging away after a birthday party or field trip, be sure to respect the stances of the other families involved. If anyone knows how tempting it is to share our kids’ hysterical, adorable,...