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Free Screening Bike Beyond at Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center

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By Greer Wylder
August 31, 2018

If you have type one diabetes, or have a loved one living with type one diabetes, you’ll want to attend a free event at the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag on Friday, Sept. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. Their screening Bike Beyond, the documentary that follows a team of 20 individuals living with Type 1 diabetes, who came together in June 2017 with a shared goal to ride across the country from New York to San Francisco. The film follows their 10-week journey and highlights the emotional, social and physical highs and lows, the impact upon…

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Results Driven Skincare To the Rescue

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By Greer Wylder
August 30, 2018

Do you feel confused when you consider the hundreds of skin care products out there? I get it. It can be overwhelming, costly and some products just aren’t that great. I’m always up for trying something new, and I also love natural products like Organic Rosehip Seed Oil for my skin, as well as Kiehl’s products and my fave and way too expensive Crème de La Mer. In comes Instytutum that I only discovered by chance since I tried their dreamy face mask, the Age-Defying Perfecting Facial Sheet Mask that makes me feel like I’m at a spa, except for…

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Celebrate National Gyro Day at GYRO KING

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By Greer Wylder
August 30, 2018

National Gyro Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 1, and at TRADE Food Hall in Irvine, you can enjoy free fries or a drink with an order of Gyro from Gyro King. Serving healthy Greek cuisine, Gyro King offer a variety of traditional Greek staples for when you're craving a classic Gyro or Falafel sandwich, or a chicken kabob plate; they've got it all. What’s more is Center Hub will be serving up $4 house drafts for those who purchase from Gyro King, AND they’ll have special $5 Romana Sambuca Shots. Center Hub specializes in signature cocktails, 10 craft…

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Gut Friendly Rowdy Bars

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By Greer Wylder
August 29, 2018

Have you noticed that gut health is all the rage lately? It’s been reported that about 70 percent of the immune system is housed in the gut, and healthy gut bacteria can improve symptoms of depression, help combat obesity, and provides numerous other benefits such as skin health and energy. Getting in on the food trend is Rowdy Prebiotic Foods that launched an energy bar, the Rowdy Bar with gut-supporting prebiotic superfood Yacon Root that helps lower and regulate blood pressure, boost liver health, and keeps bad cholesterol down. The Rowdy Bar is designed to nurture and repair your gut…

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Labor Day Meat Tasting at The Butchery

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By Greer Wylder
August 29, 2018

The Butchery will host a Labor Day meat tasting on Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at its Crystal Cove location. Guests can stop by and try freshly-grilled items such as high-quality beef, pork, and poultry sourced from the finest farms, ranches, and purveyors to prepare for their holiday BBQ. The shop also features a large selection of popular in-house marinated meats for grilling, fresh-made sandwiches, specialty grocery products such as fresh baguettes, spices, spreads, deli accompaniments like their popular chips and salsas, and a vast selection of high-end wine and craft beers.…

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