Health + Wellness

PEMF Therapy: How It Supports Healing, Inflammation, and Lymphatic Health

Many people come to node & needle because they want to feel better in their body. They want less tension, less swelling, better recovery, and a deeper sense of ease. They want nervous system support that’s real and evidence informed. They also want options that fit into a busy life without adding another task to manage.PEMF therapy fits this perfectly.PEMF stands for pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. It’s been used for decades in hospital and clinical settings to support healing...

Health + Wellness

Lymphatic Health During the Holidays

The holidays are full of warmth, celebration, and connection, but they also tend to shift the way our bodies feel. Travel, rich meals, altered sleep, stress, and long stretches of sitting all influence the lymphatic system. When those patterns add up, it’s common to notice bloating, heaviness, inflammation, or fatigue.The good news is that your lymphatic system responds beautifully to small, intentional habits. With a little support, you can move through the season feeling clearer, more...

Food + Beverage

Table Talk

Bailey Family Catering Brings Family Together Around the Holiday Table Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Provided “Ours was always the house for entertaining, both for our friend group and our children's friends groups,” says DeAnna Bailey-Sanchez, owner and creative director of Bailey Family Catering in Madeira. “So after a couple of years of doing small, word-of-mouth things, I became serious about wanting to pursue the catering business.” It was at her first wedding to trained chef...

Food + Beverage

Sweet Traditions

Doscher’s Candies Keeps Cincinnati’s Heritage Delicious Article by A.J. Lape | Photography by RF Graphics The holidays sparkle a little brighter in Cincinnati thanks to a family-owned candy maker that’s been delighting generations since 1871. Inside Doscher’s Candies, copper kettles still bubble, peppermint fills the air and the same hands-on craft that began more than a century ago continues to define one of America’s oldest sweet shops—proving that some traditions never lose their flavor. ...

Travel

Cozy Cabin Getaway

Take a Roadtrip to Relaxation with a Luxury Stay in Ohio’s Charming Amish Country Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by RF Graphics Leave the holiday hustle and bustle in your rearview mirror and get out of town. Experience the magic of presence over presents with a cozy cabin getaway to charming Amish country. Consider this your personal invitation to a roadtrip to relaxation and reconnection at a luxury stay resort just three and a half hours away in central Ohio. Brandywine Grove...

Entertainment

Home-Grown Jazz

Toe-Tapping Stocking Stuffers for Music Lovers Article by Spencer Merk | Photography by Ryan Back, Steve Magas & Rick Merk Cincinnati has a proud lineage of jazz musicians that have left their mark on the music. Artists like Frank Foster and Rosemary Clooney called this city their home. Here is an introduction to the world-class jazz scene in Cincinnati—a small sampling of some of the musicians carrying on that tradition today. Jazz up your holiday giving with these great listens. We Are the...

Wellness

Wellness Corner

Bring Warmth to Your Holiday Table with a Bright, Cozy Blend of Cranberry, Apple & Maple Article by Brooke Griffin Farmer | Photography by Sarah Hone & Kandace Smith There’s something so special about slowing down this time of year—gathering around the table, lighting a few candles and sharing something made with love. This Cranberry Apple Relish feels like December to me: bright, cozy and full of comfort. With hints of maple, orange and spice, it adds warmth and color to any holiday...

Life + Culture

'Tis the Season for Gratitude

Learn Why Thank You Etiquette Matters & How to Create a Thoughtful Note Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Provided When Founder and President of the Cincinnati Etiquette & Leadership Institute, LLC (CELI),  Tiffany L. Adams worked in corporate America, she regularly witnessed missed opportunities for authenticity, self-awareness and self-restraint that prevented people from excelling at building solid interpersonal relationships. Observing these gaps and blunders inspired her to get...

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Advanced Lymphatic Drainage in Cincinnati

Most lymphatic techniques were created nearly a century ago. They were effective for the bodies and lifestyles of that time, but the demands placed on our bodies and nervous systems today look very different. Chronic stress, long hours sitting, digital overload, disrupted sleep, hormonal shifts, and inflammation all influence how well the lymphatic system can do its job.NeuroSomatic Lymphatic Drainage™ was developed to meet those modern realities.This proprietary method is the result of two...

Food + Beverage

A Proud Process

Urban Stead Cheese Creates Artisan Cheeses with a Keen Focus on Community & Sustainability Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by Gina Weathersby Photography & Jon Medina Scott Robbins and Andrea Siefring-Robbins co-founded Urban Stead Cheese in 2018 following an inspiring wine trip. Although wine was the original focus of the excursion, it was a visit to a cheesemaker that proved to be the most motivational. They were already planning a business together, but now the idea of starting a...