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The Feel Good Way
A New, Noteworthy, And Nutritious Cookbook Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Angelica Marie Photography Want the secret to feeling good? It starts with food. When you eat nourishing food, you’ll find balanced blood sugar. When your blood sugar is balanced, your cravings are reduced. When those tempting cravings are gone, you’ll likely feel more satisfied, energized, and in control. Then your cravings shift to foods you know will make you feel good, and that feeling of hope is a special...
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Carly Pearce's Musical Storytelling
The Singer Wraps Up Her hummingbird world tour At The Ryman Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Carly Pearce isn't afraid to wear her heart on her sleeve. She's been called the "Queen of Feels" (aptly named by her gal pal Kailey Dickerson) as she's been writing deeply personal songs since 2017's debut studio album, Every Little Thing . This time around is no different as Pearce continues to reveal her heart with five added tracks to 2024's hummingbird , an album critics...
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A Smile Sanctuary
How Dr. Megan Girmscheid Is Transforming Dentistry Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Allison Elefante When Dr. Megan Girmscheid had her braces removed at the age of 15, she didn’t just see straightened teeth in the mirror - she saw confidence, self-assurance, and a whole new outlook on life. “It gave me such confidence, and I just felt good about myself,” she recalls. That moment sparked a dream: to help others experience the same transformative power of a beautiful smile. Fast forward...
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A Clearer Outlook
How Spring Hill Eyecare Is Transforming Dry Eye Care Article and Photography by Provided For many, dry, gritty, irritated eyes are more than just a nuisance - they’re a daily struggle that affects vision, comfort, and overall quality of life. At Spring Hill Eyecare, patients find more than temporary relief - they find long-term solutions through the innovative work being done at the Greenhouse Dry Eye Clinic, the region’s premier destination for ocular surface disease treatment. Located at...
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