Health + Wellness

The Stress-Proof Scalp

Article by AJ Jones | Photography by Courtesy of Redwood K-Wellness In the pursuit of total well-being, we meticulously refine our diet, optimize our sleep, and curate our skincare, but one crucial pillar is often overlooked: the scalp. It truly serves as the essential bedrock for all healthy hair growth. Experts recognize scalp health as central to both hair vitality and overall wellness. The root system, the foundation for strength, growth, and resilience, requires attention just as much as...

Arts + Culture

Wellness in Interior Design

Article by AJ Jones The ultimate modern indulgence is the ability to truly exhale, recharge, and be completely yourself within your own walls. We sat down with Jennifer Fordham, owner and designer at Pembrook Interiors, known for creating homes that feel utterly personal, serene, and deeply rooted, to explore how interior design becomes the blueprint for well-being. Defining a Restorative Sanctuary Fordham defines a restorative sanctuary not just as a beautiful room, but as "an environment...

Health + Wellness

Stop Counting Reps, Start Counting Years

Article and Photography by AJ Jones Where personalized optimization is the ultimate luxury, true fitness is shifting away from short-term aesthetic gains toward a far more valuable goal: sustainable, lifelong vitality. The key is not the intensity of a single workout, but the resilience and capability of the body over time. This approach emphasizes building strength, mobility, and overall function that lasts into later adulthood. Experts note that the most effective programs focus...

Arts + Culture

Joseph Craig English:

A Life in Color, Craft, and Well-Being Article by AJ Jones | Photography by Joseph Craig English Background For Joseph “Craig” English, art has been a lifelong calling rooted in Northern Virginia. “My freshman year I attended Annandale High School. It was there that I was introduced to silkscreen printing and literally captivated by the process,” he recalls. That early spark eventually led to Virginia Commonwealth University's prestigious Communication Arts and Design program, which would...