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Hormones: Friend or Foe?

Not feeling your best? Don’t be quick to blame your hormones. We take a closer look at how they benefit your overall health and wellbeing. By Lennie Omalza Hormones. They’re essential chemicals for daily bodily functions, reproduction, and more, yet we typically only talk about them when we think they’re affecting us in a negative way. But how do we know if hormones are truly the culprit of mood swings or unwellness? According to Dr. Jessica Dennison, a functional medicine physician at Integrative Hormone Specialists in Middletown, the answer to that question depends on a [...]

By April Allman|2022-01-28T15:44:35-05:00February 2, 2022|Health & Wellness|

COVID Continues…What to Do if You’re Pregnant

By Amy Deeley, MD Reflecting on the past two years, the COVID-19 virus dominates my thoughts. Even amongst very difficult personal struggles, nothing compares to the effects of COVID-19 on my life. As with all of us, adjusting to the social distance between family and friends, the difficulty breathing with constant mask wearing and having to routinely repeat words during conversation now seems standard. Professionally, as an OB/GYN, what has not become routine (i.e. still difficult to manage) is participating in the care of severely sick pregnant patients on the verge of losing their lives. [...]

By April Allman|2022-01-28T11:59:28-05:00February 1, 2022|Sponsored|

February 2022 — We See You, Sis: Kym Rice

Kym Rice, Academy at Shawnee Principal, speaks with a student. “I Love Them First.” This Jefferson County Public School principal won’t leave any student behind. By Tiffany White | Photo by Kylene White Kym Rice, principal of the Academy at Shawnee, had aspirations of becoming a doctor — until she stepped inside of a classroom. She had just moved out on her own and needed to find a job, so she began substitute teaching in her last year at the University of Louisville and fell in love. “I liked being in different classrooms [...]

By April Allman|2022-02-01T11:38:56-05:00February 1, 2022|Editorial Sis, We See You Sis|

A Tribute to Lara MacGregor

In 2018 as part of our Most Admired Woman winner photo shoots, Lara MacGregor sits among hundreds of scarves — ready to be sent to cancer patients — at the Hope Scarves office in St. Matthews. We are mourning the loss of Hope Scarves founder Lara MacGregor, who died on January 18 from metastatic breast cancer. She was 45. By Tiffany White Lara MacGregor spent her career in nonprofits and fundraising. While she longed to start her own nonprofit, she never dreamed her own cancer journey would be the impetus that made it [...]

By April Allman|2022-01-27T13:01:16-05:00February 1, 2022|Community & Sisterhood, Digital Exclusives|

The February Issue Is Out!

Jessi and Bilal Powell, former University of Louisville and New York Jets running back, just celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary. With their two children Nya, (7), and Tavis, (9), they have re-settled in Louisville after Bilal's retirement from a successful career with the Jets. The pair reflect on their longevity and their family life in our Love, Sex, and Hormones issue. Styling: Christine Fellingham | Photo: Kylene White | Hair and Makeup: Autumn Sharp In our February issue, love is in the air as we explore the multiple aspects of relationships — the [...]

By April Allman|2022-02-01T03:35:33-05:00February 1, 2022|Digital Exclusives, Featured|

Fresh Eats

Improving your eating habits has become easier! These four local restaurants serve up healthy, flavorful superfoods and drinks your tastebuds will love. By Heidi Potter | Photos by Kylene White and Melissa Donald CoreLife Eatery offers healthy options such as this Tuna Poke Fire Warm Rice Bowl. You can customize any bowl ingredients to your liking. Southwest Grilled Chicken Bowl. Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts. CoreLife Eatery | 9365 Viking Center Dr, Louisville, KY, (502) 709-7131 | 1225 Veterans Way, Clarksville IN, (812) 670-5680 With two locations in metro Louisville [...]

By April Allman|2022-01-26T18:54:18-05:00January 28, 2022|Digital Exclusives, Health & Wellness|

Hormones: Friend or Foe?

COVID Continues…What to Do if You’re Pregnant

February 2022 — We See You, Sis: Kym Rice

A Tribute to Lara MacGregor

The February Issue Is Out!

Fresh Eats

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