Your body’s innate wisdom wants to talk, and Lorraie Marks is the woman to listen. Following an extreme motorcycle accident that left her facing the prospect of an amputated leg, Lorraie turned to alternative therapies and her own natural intuition. She then astounded all her doctors by recovering and regaining use of her leg. Now, […]
Your body’s innate wisdom wants to talk, and Lorraie Marks is the woman to listen. Following an extreme motorcycle accident that left her facing the prospect of an amputated leg, Lorraie turned to alternative therapies and her own natural intuition. She then astounded all her doctors by recovering and regaining use of her leg. Now, […]
It’s a little nuts, really, how a product that’s supposed to be healthful becomes nearly ubiquitous, only to have its healthfulness called into question. We speak, of course, of antibacterial soap: that germ-be-gone substance that’s probably in the bathroom nearest to you at this very moment, but that has acquired a reputation for encouraging bacteria […]
Tight and toned are the buzzwords of the modern workout, as more people move away from the Schwarzenegger look towards longer, leaner muscles. Pilates and yoga can surely lead there, and now add to that a 6” inflatable ball for ultimate fitness. Welcome to Yamuna Body Rolling, a portable exercise program that tones, strengthens and […]
Ever thought about becoming an egg donor for a couple who can’t conceive a baby on their own? Yes, it’ll earn you some compensation—$4,000 at the Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Center, the only local clinic with an egg donation program—but make no mistake: This is not easy money. We talked with the center’s medical director, […]
Humans have hunted for magical love potions for thousands of years—to the extent that the black rhinoceros, whose horn bends up like an erect penis, is almost extinct. Tigers are another endangered species, since their penises—believed to possess extraordinary virility—are a hot trade object in some cultures. Aphrodisiacs are named after Aphrodite, Greek goddess of […]
Laura Mulligan Thomas, director of the acclaimed Charlottesville High School Orchestra since 1982, moved with her family to a new house in 1999. Its biggest selling point: a living room that easily doubles as a music space. It’s big enough for a string quartet, and has plenty of room for a piano, as well as […]
Hey, neighbor Question for Josh Blanthorn, co-owner of Out of the Box: What are some inexpensive ways to make a porch or patio more private?Answer: Start by thinking about screens and shades, says Blanthorn. They come in every material from fabric to teak, from bamboo to woven wood, and your choice will determine your cost. […]
Mark O’Connor has been catapulting towards musical virtuosity since he first started playing classical and flamenco guitar when he was just “a tiny little kid.” He picked up the violin at age 11 and soon caught the ear of innovative Texas fiddler Benny Thomasson, who invited him to take lessons. At 17, he joined jazz […]
Moms are sometimes an underappreciated species. We live in their stomachs for nine months, get born, suck on their breasts for a few months, grow up, move out, and then never call to thank them. Mother’s Day is as good an opportunity as any to remember these facts, feel guilty about them and maybe do […]
Brace yourselves. Restaurantarama is about to shamelessly gush about Bryan Emperor, executive chef of upscale, modern Japanese restaurant Ten. There’s a time and a place to complain about Charlottesville’s restaurant and retail scene getting all swankier-than-thou and expensive. We’re sure to do it again on this very page soon, but not today. Today is for […]