As the weather turns colder and days get shorter, many individuals experience a drop in their mood and energy, often referred to as the “winter blues.” Maybe it's the lack of sunshine or the time spent indoors due to the bitter cold, but let’s face it: wintertime is not all it’s cut out to be for some of us.

If you have any health issues, someone will inevitably advise drinking water as a solution. And when it comes to skin problems, we’ve heard it a thousand times: drinking enough water is the solution for everything from acne to flakes. Surprisingly, while drinking water is important to overall health, the consumption of H2O is not the magic formula for all skin problems.

Set in the heart of the mountains of Western North Carolina, Blackford Wellness is an up-and-coming body contouring and health spa on a mission to help women of all ages and sizes on their journey to reach their health and beauty goals.

Ah, the New Year. It is a beautiful time to take a moment to reflect and to renew our focus on what we really want our lives to look like. It truly is a very special time that comes but once a year. This year, I want to help you reframe the typical New Year's resolutions and actually use that renewed energy and vigor to dream again, as well as give you the tools to take action.