By Mercedes Leguizamon From its origins in Brazil, Capoeira has made its way to Gainesville. Capoeira is a martial art form that involves dance, music and fighting. There are two “players” involved in the “game,” and they try to control… read more
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I Scream, You Scream…
By Lizzie Vasquez Eating healthy is hard. Even the healthiest eater and most avid gym goer can fall victim to those pesky cravings. Luckily, you can now find ice cream that satisfies your sweet tooth without all those calories. We’ve… read more
We Tried It!
By Colleen McTiernan | Photo by Allison Raber Interested in brewing your own beer? Love salt lamps and want to take that interest a step further? From halotherapy to home brewing, the Wellness360 team has got you covered! The Salt… read more
Running Through Life’s Obstacles
Photo by Sincerely Gone Photography Natalie Brock has lead a healthy and active lifestyle since she was a child, and she did not let a breast cancer diagnosis at age 35 stop her! She continued to run throughout her 20… read more
Ask the Acupuncturist
By Elizabeth Jammal, AP, LMT Elizabeth Jammal, AP, LMT, graduated from New College of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in visual arts and biology in 2005. She received her massage therapy license a year later at the Central Florida School… read more
Your New Favorite Bar
By Colleen McTiernan and Nicole Irving Toss your bottled soaps to the curb and raise the bar for your next shower with these fragrant and moisturizing bar soaps! Honey I Washed the Kids $7.95, Lush.com Satisfy your love of sweet… read more
Getting Crafty: Exploring Gainesville’s Craft Beer Scene
By Colleen McTiernan | Photo by Mackenzie Bowlin for Swamp Head Brewery There is nothing quite like ending a long day of work with good company, pleasant conversation and a nice cold beer. And with the recent surge in local… read more
A Glass of Water a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
By Alison Walker, Colleen McTiernan and Nicole Irving Before you go for your morning cup of joe or even get out of bed, there is a step you should be taking to fuel your body. Drinking at least one glass… read more
Saving Money on Health Care
By Selena Garrison Health care expenses. The very phrase makes my bank account quake. A 2015 study from the Urban Institute revealed that the average lower to middle income household buying health insurance on the marketplace spent over 10 percent… read more
Iron Maiden
Photos by Allison Raber and Courtesy of LaVonne Rembert Running and swimming have been a part of LaVonne Rembert’s life since she was a child. Although she may have gotten away from exercising for a time, she is back to… read more