Step away from the Twinkies they’re making you dumb! Yup it turns out the old addage, “You are what you eat,” may have some relevance. No we’re not saying that you look like a twinkie, but you may have the IQ of one if you continue to eat them!;) Just sayin… In case you missed [...]
Former Plus-Sized Model Is Losing Her Curves
In a world where we are constantly scrutinizing too thin celebrities, too fat celebrities and everything in between, when I read an article about former plus-sized model, Crystal Renn, and her new transformation, I can’t help thinking, are we all ever going to be happy in the bodies we are in? From the start Renn [...]
It’s beer-30 some where!
While I’m not the biggest beer drinker (I like fruity, girly drinks) I have heard of marathon runners using it post-run. Turns out there is something to it! Beer contains polyphenols, antioxidants that regulate the immune system and suppress genes involved in provoking stress and inflammation. A study took 277 marathoners and split them into [...]
Banning super thin models, is their BMI the best standard?
This week, lawmakers in Israel passed a law banning the use of “underweight” models in fashion shows and commercials. Models seeking jobs in Israel have to be certified by a doctor that their body mass index (BMI) is at least an 18.5. Great! A country taking note of an industry known for eating disorders and [...]
Getting dirty on your yoga mat
Yoga mats can be susceptible to germs and can be a breeding ground for bacteria if they are not kept clean. Warm, humid conditions found in yoga studios are the perfect environment for bacteria to live and grow. Do you clean your yoga mag? Well, if you don’t think about all of that loveliness on [...]
Your next manicure could save your life
Well, maybe not exactly but skimping on professional mani/pedis could be more detrimental to your health than you think. Your nails can change in shape, texture and color. If you have a regular nail care professional chances are they will notice these changes, which could possibly be a signal not all is well under the [...]
Spring forward - don’t be caught with red eye
We lose an hour of sleep this Sunday, it’s daylight savings time again! While it may not seem like a lot of time, when you have a pretty hectic schedule an hour less of sleep can feel like you haven’t slept at all. Beat the usual daylight saving time “hangover” with these three tips: Give [...]
Stomach sleeping equals wrinkles!
I’ll admit it, sometime I enjoy a good stomach sleep position. I’ve heard it is not the ideal position but I can’t help it! I know it causes neck issues but wrinkles, wrinkles, now I have to stop! By laying on your stomach, you are pushing your face directly into your pillow. That pressure plus [...]
Food lingo - what do all those labels mean?
All natural, fat free, organic, low sodium, good source of fiber and the list goes on….. No doubt you pay attention to labels, it’s what helps navigate the endless supply of products in most grocery stores. But what exactly do those “better-for-you” labels really mean? Natural - a product marketer’s dream! But what you may [...]
Another Excuse to Eat Chocolate!
Like I needed one? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…I love chocolate! Chocolate is better than…well let’s just say I really love Chocolate!;) I recently read that there has been research that suggests that dark chocolate is actually healthy to boot, here’s why… Chocolate is made from plants, which means it contains many [...]
