By Nathan Coker
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Jan 28th, 2021
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BAYOUHEALTH BY SHANNON DAHLUM Gifting chocolate as a symbol of love and affection is nothing new. The Aztecs considered chocolate an aphrodisiac, believing it contained substances that stoked the flames of desire and opened people up to romance. They even used cacao beans as currency and only their...
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Jan 28th, 2021
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Many of us may not have traditions established for Valentine’s Day. Maybe you’ve called around to find a restaurant that would take reservations on the same day. Or maybe you’ve gifted a card and chocolates in the past. Beyond what you’ve done in the past, this year make Valentine’s Day special – add...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 7th, 2021
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article by Vanelis Rivera The dumpster fire year of 2020 brings to mind a Nat King Cole classic: “Smile though your heart is aching / Smile even though it’s breaking.” Even as 2021 ushers in new hope, some of us remain understandably skeptical. Why worry about smiling when most of the time our mouth ...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 6th, 2021
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TOP THREE MUST-HAVES FOR YOUR HOME GYM Get fit this winter in the comfort of your own home. Trainer Heather Haddad shows you her top picks along with exercies to help you get in shape. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Heather Haddad is an ACSM – Certified Personal Trainer with over 13 years of exper...
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Jan 6th, 2021
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Using light therapy to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder and other body ailments. article by Starla Gatson Light therapy, also known as phototherapy or heliotherapy, is exactly what you would expect it to be: it’s the use of an artificial light source to treat the body’s ailments. Though it’s easy ...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 6th, 2021
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Pack a punch this year with vitamin C from Louisiana farm-grown citrus. Flavorful and packed with vitamins and antioxidants, these powerhousesadd much-needed nutrients to your diet. STYLING BY TAYLOR BENNETT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp(modified from foodiecrush.com)...
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Jan 6th, 2021
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BayouLife asked Mike Fronsoe, owner of Fleet Feet, which tennis shoes were top of the list for 2021. photography by Kelly Moore Clark From Left to Right, Top to Bottom: On Cloudstratus, New Balance 880, Hoka Clifton, On Cloudswift, Brooks Glycerin, Hoka Bondi...
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Jan 6th, 2021
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This Year, Resolve to Stop Depriving your Body and Start Nourishing your Mind and Spirit BAYOUHEALTH | BY SHANNON DAHLUM AH, JANUARY, THE BEGINNING of diet season yet again. It seems that every year we start all over on our quest to adopt healthier eating habits. If the approach from last January wo...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 4th, 2020
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There is something about an intimate family dinner around the table that sets the mood for holiday festivities. As we reflect on a year filled with togetherness, let us continue to celebrate life’s precious moments. Whether your family gathering is a formal affair or something a little more whimsical...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 4th, 2020
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Photography by Kelly Moore Clark | Written by Heather Land EDIBLE TERRARIUM This unique gift idea is a fun, family project that will bring the merriment of the holidays not only to the receiver, but also to the giver. Start by choosing a glass jar that is suitably sized for your houses. Fill the bott...
