Research and experience have shown that litter is the result of individual behavior – choosing to litter or being careless in the handling of
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What Is Holistic Health? Redefining the Approach to Well Being
Holistic Health is simply a discipline of approaching health by taking all influencing factors into consideration, including physical, biological, psychological, social and environmental. It
Our Place Studio Shares the Health: Learn from Local Wellness Experts While Giving Back to Our Community
By Liz Bragdon Want to learn about how what you eat affects your hormonal balance (and therefore, your weight)? Ever heard of living foods
Two Types of Sunscreen: Physical And Chemical
There are two types of sunscreens: physical and chemical. Physical sunscreens use UV filters while chemical sunscreens use chemical filters. The physical sunscreens protect
The Month of May
It is commonly thought that May is named for the Greek goddess Maia, for her association with the Roman goddess of fertility, Bona Dea,
It’s Green Tea Month At The English Tea Room
Green tea is perfect hot or iced, so it fits the cool mornings as well as the warm afternoons as spring arrives. The tea
Meditation Classes by Ellen LaRocca at Covington Massage & Wellness Centre
Ellen LaRocca, LMT la107, has been practicing massage and health related therapies for more than 30 years. She has studied with some of the
The Month of April
The Latin name Aprilis is thought to come from the verb aperire, “to open”, because the trees and flowers “open” in the spring. This
Back to Nature: The Rise of Green Fitness
by Liz Bragdon at Our Place Studio It’s official: we are more overweight, more unhappy, more stressed, and more unhealthy than any generation in
Rabbits Can Be A Hoppin’ Handful!
Every year around Easter, rescue organizations like House Rabbit Society note a considerable increase in rabbit rescue. Rabbits are sensitive creatures with specific needs, and
The Month of March: “In Like a Lion, Out Like A Lamb”
The beginning of the meteorological spring is March 1st in the Northern Hemisphere, and the Spring Equinox is on March 20th, called such because
Egg Painting and Other Workshops at the STAA
This Saturday, the St. Tammany Art Association presents a workshop on the ancient technique of Ukrainian Pysanky–the original art of Easter Egg decorating. This
Get Sugared, Not Waxed! by Sandy Thornhill FNP-C, Owner of Opalescense Day Spa
Sugaring is a method of hair removal which dates back to ancient Egyptian times. Sugar is a natural substance and a natural exfoliator thereby
Smart Health Tips
A Few Simple Tips for Healthy Skin 1. Protection from the sun is important. It is a good idea to wear protective clothing for
Mardi Gras King Cake Martini Recipe
From the Winos and Tacos Expert Mixologist 2 oz. King Cake Vodka 1 oz. Goldschlager 1 oz. Godiva white chocolate liqueur 1/2 oz dark
Squash & Swiss Chard Recipe
Ingredients: 1 yellow squash and 1 zuchinni, sliced or cubed 1/2 a large or 1 whole daikon radish, chopped 8 – 10 leaves of
Opalescense Day Spa & Skin Education Center
by owner Sandy Thornhill, FNP-C Opalescense Day Spa offers a unique experience where the music, scents and the art of touch therapy are combined
The Month of February
February is the only month with fewer than 30 days. It has 28 days in common years and 29 days in leap years. The
KCB to Host First Annual Garden Symposium
Greater Covington Center, Bogue Falaya Hall This Saturday January 26th Keep Covington Beautiful will host a Garden Symposium at the Greater Covington Center. The
A Few Home-Made Cough Syrups
Simple Sweet, Spicy and Sour Cough Syrup This is a simple cough and cold remedy that can be made with items found readily in