Health + Wellness

Originally written by Laura Kraber, NTP for Eleven Eleven Wellness Center. Edited and adapted for Charlotte’s Book.  Read more

Gastrointestinal problems are one the most common health complaints challenging our society. These include indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, bloating, and constipation, just to name a few. Read more

Interested in acupuncture but still doubtful about it’s healing powers and squeamish about undergoing the process? To help demystify this ancient holistic practice, and ease anxiety over the needles’ prick, Charlotte asked Premier Provider and expert contributor to the Book, Tracy Piper, for insight into why you should consider acupuncture. Read more

In your twenties you can knock back two martinis, down a glass of champagne, sip someone’s beer and drink countless bottles of wine over dinner and not feel hungover the next day. Read more

Flotation Therapy isn’t exactly like Minority Report, where Tom Cruise finds Samantha Morton floating in a temperature controlled pool, meditative to the point where she can see the future, but that’s the basic idea: Read more

We all dread The Bloat. Gas can be found in the stomach and intestines due to a host of issues, from malabsorption and irritable bowel syndrome to Candida and bacterial fermentation from undigested food. Read more

When my friend Charlotte told me she had a girl’s trip to Paris coming up, but was concerned about putting on the pounds, I offered to share this guide to maintaining your nutritional style while visiting the city of lights. Read more

Dr. Ashley Weber is a licensed naturopathic doctor and co-founder of Samana, a custom yoga and holistic health retreat organization. Read more

Green juice, green smoothies, green leafy veggies—it’s all the rage, and rightfully so! Greens are certainly some of the most nutrient dense foods out there. Read more

Collagen, often dubbed the “elixir of youth,” is responsible for making you look young. If there is a single ingredient that your body produces that keeps your skin radiant, elastic, and wrinkle-free, it’s collagen. Read more

With so many contributing factors, including what you’re eating and when, how you’re exercising, and even the time of year, it’s all about balance when it comes to your metabolism. Read more

“Feeling stressed? Have back pain? Struggling with insomnia?” Mashable’s Kathleen Wong asks in this recent feature. Do these questions make you want to yell a desperate, energy-drained yes? Read more