Wellness

Infrared Light

Mending From the Inside Out Article and Photography by Carly Mac Manus When Linda Lemery lost her mother to cancer, her search for alternative therapy set her on a new path. She explored acupuncture, reiki, essential oils, chiropractic care and functional medicine—experiences that deepened her passion for natural wellness. “I wanted to build a place that felt warm, friendly and welcoming,” Lemery says. “Somewhere people could come to restore, relax and reconnect with their health.” That...

Health + Wellness

Transforming Trauma into Triumph

How Hilary Russo Helps Others Heal from the Inside Out Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Hilary Russo Hilary Russo’s career began under bright studio lights. As a television news anchor and reporter, she once envisioned herself climbing the ranks to a national broadcast desk. But in the years following 9/11, her reporting on tragedy and loss began to take a personal toll. “I didn’t even realize the level of dysregulation I was experiencing,” Russo says. “I was taking the burnout and...

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The Hormone Plot Twist

Are You Ignoring Your Hormone Health After Menopause? Article and Photography by Town & Country Compounding Pharmacy Many women assume that once menopause ends, the conversation about hormones ends with it. In reality, hormone health continues to play an important role well into post-menopause. These chemical messengers influence everything from metabolism and mood to cardiovascular health, bone strength and cognitive function. When they fall out of balance, the effects can be felt throughout...

Food + Beverage

Kitchen Cure-Alls

Herbs, spices and everyday ingredients that pack powerful therapeutic energy. Article and Photography by Allison K. Lim Cold and flu season hits hard in Bergen County, where school drop-offs, packed grocery stores and chilly commutes make it all too easy for sniffles to spread. But staying healthy doesn’t always start at the pharmacy — often, it begins right in your own kitchen. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) teaches that everyday ingredients have medicinal properties. These foods carry...