Fitness

Inside Out

Autoimmunity - shedding light on a growing health concern.  Article by Dr. Michael J. Dellaria, B.S., D.C., C.F.M.C The National Institute of Health estimates that 23 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases. This surpasses cancer. So, what is autoimmune disease? In the most basic explanation, it is the body’s immune system attacking a part of the body. If the immune system attacks its own joints, it could be called rheumatoid arthritis. If it attacks its own nervous system, it...

Education

Taking the Stage

Local High School Marching Band Takes National Stage at Grand Nationals Competition Article by Megan Bowman The Cambridge High School Marching Band made history this fall as the first band from the school to participate in the prestigious Grand Nationals Competition in Indianapolis. More than 540 training hours culminated with a community send-off where students, parents, families, and community leaders all gathered to show their support for the hardworking musicians and enjoy the 2024...

Food + Beverage

Working It

Article by Patricia Bacon Though Kolleen Losch first opened her gym in Forsyth County nearly 15 years ago, she says she finds most of her fulfillment through the community she has built in Alpharetta. CORE57 is located in Alpharetta City Center, where she felt she had an opportunity to have a broader impact on her clients. Kolleen, an Alpharetta resident, enjoys running into her CORE57 members while out on the town. “I love that my clients have not only become tight-knit within the gym, but...

Health + Wellness

The Dirt on Plants

Article and Photography by Costa Farms Perfect Plants for Presents Plants make the best gifts! They are long-lasting, healthful, and thoughtful presents for housewarmings, dinner party take-alongs, and birthdays Plants make the best gifts! They are long-lasting, healthful, and thoughtful presents for housewarmings, dinner party take-alongs, and birthdays. No one has plant allergies (you can’t say that about foods). No one has given up plants because they are trying to cut calories (you...