Celebrating May in Central Florida!

Dear Reader,

As the flowers bloom and the sun shines a little brighter, we are delighted to share our special May issue, dedicated to the incredible women who grace our lives. This month, we collaborate with AdventHealth for our “Celebrating the Woman Next Door” feature, highlighting inspiring women in our community.

Discover thoughtful gifts for new moms dealing with postpartum and gain valuable advice from Orlando Health on healing from a C-section. Also, learn crucial melanoma prevention tips for Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

In addition to our health and womenfocused content, read articles on arts and entertainment, homelessness, and honeymoon travel destinations.

Let’s celebrate the strength, resilience, and beauty of the women we love and adore this May. Happy reading!

Warm regards, Alexis

EDITOR

Alexis George

Alexis.George@lifestylescfl.com

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Michael Feland

EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Catie Moore

EDITORIAL INTERNS

Melissa Donovan

Ellie Nas

DIGITAL MEDIA INTERN

Jennifer Couvertier

WRITERS

Tarre Beach, Joyce Bliss, Candy Cole, Melissa Donovan, Josh Garrick, Kristen Jackson, Monika Knotts, Rich Maladecki, Laura Mays, Catie Moore, Ellie Nas, T. Michele Walker

SALES / MARKETING

DIRECTOR OF SALES

Stacy Daniels stacy.daniels@lifestylescfl.com

DIRECTOR

SHARON LAM Sharon.Lam@lifestylescfl.com

Features

6 HOW TO HEAL A C-SECTION

Dr. Carhine Pierre-Lambert is a board-certified OB-GYN with Orlando Health Physician Associates. Learn how adhering to your doctor’s orders can make recovering from a C-section relatively easy and painless.

16 CELEBRATING THE WOMAN NEXT DOOR

In partnership with AdventHealth for Women, we’re recognizing six women in our community who are selflessly giving to others while raising families, supporting their loved ones, and building their careers while maintaining their health and wellness. Whether they know it or not, their stories inspire other women near and far.

26 A PATIENT-CENTERED AND COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO HEALTHCARE

Meet Dr. Judith Moss and Dr. Danielle Solomon of Chain of Lakes Primary Care and learn how their passion for preventive/concierge-like medicine allows them to provide individualized care to address the unique needs of all patients.

32 HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS HERE, NEAR AND FAR AWAY

Finding the perfect honeymoon destination can be a challenge for many soon-tobe newlyweds. Whether here, near, or far away, here is a list of some of the most romantic honeymoon ideas.

38 JOSH RECOMMENDS

Unless otherwise indicated, visit drphillipscenter.org/events for tickets to these must-see art performances recommended by community member Josh Garrick.

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