After finding success in mom-and-pop shops and with the help of micro-influencers, Genexa expanded into larger retail outlets while maintaining a connection to the community centers that gave them their start. “I’m hoping they get through this,” says Spielberg, noting the asymmetrical impact the COVID pandemic has had on privately owned stores. “They’ve always been an important force in the pharmacy space and the health and wellness space of building a community.”

Therapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities are well-known stress-busters, but they can also hasten recovery after a workout or injury. A little restorative TLC with a bodywork practitioner before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym.

Synthetic hormones are altered by pharmaceutical companies to make them profitable. Bioidentical hormones are like those made by the body and designed by Mother Nature.

Ever since the Farm Bill of 2018 legalized the commercial production of hemp, U.S. sales of cannabidiol (CBD) have exploded onto the scene with hundreds, perhaps thousands, of vendors popping up around the country. CBD, a cannabinoid, is abundant in the hemp flower.

In cultures around the world, the eagle has long been a symbol of strength, vision and perseverance. In Greek mythology, the Aetos Dios, a giant eagle, serves as Zeus’s constant companion and messenger. In Native American folklore, the eagle flies between heaven and earth, carrying messages from the people to God... In India, Indonesia and Southeast Asia, tales of the powerful eagle, Garuda, have inspired state symbols, a national airline, peacekeeping forces and even a yoga pose.

When I was in fourth grade, I auditioned for a lead role in my school play, and when I got the part, I was over-the-moon excited. I decided right then that I was going to be a famous actress one day. My mother was happy for me and proud of my accomplishment, but when I told her what I wanted to be when I grew up, she sarcastically commented: “Keep dreaming.”

In May 2013, Deborah Helms was a regional vice president for CarMax. One morning, she woke up to—nothing. She had no memory at all, neither short-term nor long-term.

As the one in five Americans suffering from allergic rhinitis can miserably testify, the fragrant breezes of spring aren’t much fun when they bring on sneezing, coughing, and more.