Food Inflammation Testing Reveals Hidden Triggers

The patented Food Inflammation Test (FIT) can reveal which foods are causing inflammation and disease, and help develop a personalized nutritional guide to improve a patient’s state of health and energy levels. Read More »

CBD Has Health Benefits

Humans have been using cannabis to treat conditions including common autoimmune disorders, seizures and spasms, stress, depression and anxiety, chronic pain, neuropathy, nausea and skin conditions for thousands of years. Read More »

Kudos ~ Robert Pica

Reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon and wound care specialist Robert Pica, DPM has joined The Foot & Ankle Center/Foot & Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic. Read More »

Kudos ~ Nellie Blair

Well Into Life Massage & Bodywork has added Nellie Blair to their skilled team of therapists. Blair is an intuitive massage therapist with a passion for wellness and self-care. Read More »

Kudos ~ IYCoR

Five new Integral Yoga teachers graduated on May 19 to serve the Richmond community. Read More »

Kudos ~ Zoe Therapy Services

Sydney Kiker, PMHNP, and Becky Jacobson, MA, ATR, LMT, have joined the practice of Zoe Therapy Services. Read More »

Kudos ~ Portia Chan

Portia Chan has written an article, “Becoming a Mother: Overcoming Postpartum Depression,” published online in April Magazine. Read More »

An Inspired New Anthology

After nearly 20 years of newsletters, blogs and poetry, Lydia Nitya, owner of Nitya Living Yoga, has written an inspiring new book. Read More »

James River Myofascial Release Finds New Home

James River Myofascial Release, a John F. Barnes Myofascial Release practice owned by Rob Crampton, LMT, now operates inside the Acupuncture and Health Center. Read More »

Origin Mother Circle Serves Women of Color

Embrace Midwifery Care & Birth Center and Wellnest Counseling and Services, LLC, have partnered to offer Origin Mothering Circle. Read More »

Animals Are Important

Sponsored by Vegan Action, the Compassionate Action Conference will be held on July 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orchard House School. Read More »

A Bright Spot on the RVA Coffee Scene

Eli Thompson, an Outer Banks local turned Richmonder, created Bright Spot Coffee upon discovering a need for more love and equality in the coffee industry and the world as a whole. Read More »

Richmond Welcomes New Organic Urban Farm

Sun Path Family Farm is a new urban farm located in the Oakgrove/Bellemeade neighborhood of Richmond, owned and operated by Alia Chambers and Jeremy Carry. Read More »

Body Image is Focus of New Film

Sponsored by Mind-Body Health Coach Caroline Pascual, RN, the documentary film Fattitude will be screened at 6:45 p.m., August 21, at the Byrd Theater. Read More »

New Cookbook is Truly Healthy for All Diets

Local Certified Health Coach, Elizabeth Thomson, has written The Truly Healthy Vegetarian Cookbook, containing more than 100 easy and delicious vegetarian recipes. Read More »

No Worries: Cats Naturally Eat Less in Summer: Take Appetite Swings in Stride

A study from the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science has found that cats naturally eat less during the summer, indicating that owners can take such appetite swings in stride. Read More »

Is It Safe to Diffuse Essential Oils Near Your Pets?

Do you like to diffuse essential oils, but are nervous about their effects on your dog or cat? Essential oils are safe to diffuse near pets if done properly. Read More »

CRITTERTOWN BATHHOUSE & MARKET

CrittertTown BathHouse & Market is a family-owned business started in 1996 and is the first self-service pet wash in the region. Read More »

REDRIDGE PET MARKET

Family-owned and -operated pet market that offers everything natural. Read More »

Letter from The Publisher

I hope you are having an amazing summer. Mine is filled with sorting, packing and unpacking—we are moving, again! Locally—into a smaller place, preparing for our impending empty nest. Read More »

The Gut-Brain Inflammation Connection

For those feeling fuzzy, fatigued and forgetful and wondering if they are exhibiting early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, these symptoms can be signs of being too busy or sleep-deprived; they may also be early signs of brain inflammation and degeneration. Read More »

Nutritional Strategies : FOR A LEAKY GUT

As early as 400 B.C., Hippocrates stated that all disease begins in the gut. Long before the agricultural revolution and the industrialization of our food supply, before modern medicine or the invention of toxic chemicals and environmental pollutants, the root cause of disease had already been traced to the health of our gastrointestinal (GI) tracts. Read More »

YES! The Perfect Mattress for Perfect Sleep

YES! Mattress, a new local company that is very concerned with the quality of their customers’ sleep, was created by Kate MacDonald because she wanted to give them the opportunity to have a luxury mattress without having to pay luxury prices. Read More »