Health + Wellness

What Do Those Letters Stand For?

The low FODMAP diet, in a nutshell, is a diet low in fermentable carbohydrates. The acronym stands for fermentable oligosaccharides (fibers, gluten), disaccharides (lactose), monosaccharides (free fructose) and polyols (artificial sweeteners). Read more

There’s nothing more effective in maintaining the long-term health and appearance of skin than a proven anti-aging daily regime. We abide by a step-by-step system that takes just a few minutes, but begins and ends every day with gorgeous skin: Read more

Coffee is a subject that usually raises a lot of questions. Does coffee dehydrate you? Is it good for your health? Is coffee bad for your skin? Read more

Connect to disconnect? It might seem counterintuitive at first, but these five soothing meditation apps are designed to reduce stress and focus the mind. Managing stress can help reduce acne, slow down the aging process, and promote general well-being. Read more

Charlotte’s Book is a trusted place to find and share information on the best in skincare, anti-aging, aesthetics, and wellness. Ask Charlotte your beauty or wellness question, and we’ll call upon one of the experts in The Book to provide you with the most up-to-date information. Read more

Whenever the conversation is about how to eat better, you’ll always hear us talk about what to eat more of (veggies), not what to eat less of. Read more

By now, we all know that the healthiest meals are those that are home-cooked. But if you don’t pay attention to the quality of the ingredients that you’re using, you could end up making a dish that’s not much better for you than take-out. Read more

Need a quick pick-me up? Here are my favorite healthy snacks for sustainable energy and battling the afternoon slump. These healthy picks are all plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free. Read more

Green = serene and peaceful.

Red = seductive and sensual.

January was green; a cleansing month full of green smoothies, kale salads and collard wraps. Read more

Goji berries, maca and reishi, oh my! The bar has definitely been raised for healthy chocolate. The newest heart-loving indulgences combine dark chocolate with superfoods, herbal extracts and other mind/body-boosting ingredients using artisanal precision. Read more

Super Bowl Sunday is an institution akin to the Fourth of July in its patriotic significance and nationwide participation. We gather with friends to share great meals, partake in a drink (or three), and be entertained by the game, the commercials and the halftime show. Read more

“This book is not meant to change you in a weekend.”
This powerful statement is what opens The New Health Rules, the informative and easy-to-digest book published this month by Dr. Read more