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Zap Those Energy Vampires!ZAPPED! In a nutshel, most women these days use that one word to describe how they're feeling. We are going to help you get our of that rut and how to go from feeling like a 3-toed sloth to the energizer bunny.
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Safe Seafood Pocket GuideYou've heard fish is good for you - but are you picking fish that's good for the ocean? Let us help you be more responsible when choosing your seafood options with this nifty Seafood Pocket Guide.
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Slim, Calm, Sexy DietIf you really want to look radiant, you can't overlook the power of a positive mood. Tap into 4 favorite calming foods based from the book Slim Calm Sexy Diet and learn how to combat stress.
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Douce Your Dentist Office with LavenderDid you know that going to the dentist can be as relaxing as a spa treatments. Open wide and breathe in the calming air! Lavender has proven to reduce anxiety and improve mood in the dentist's office.
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Cool it on the Product Pile OnYou give your skin the best of the best: natural products, a nutritious diet, and protection from harmful UV rays, but it still seems less than content. What gives?
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Ultimate Summer Workouts + All-Time Body TonerSoulCycle, Barre Method, Kettlebells ... oh my! Check out these unique and fun summer workouts + an all-time body toner that you probably shouldn't live without. It's time to get a bikini-ready body!
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Ready, Set, Curl!It's just you and the curling iron and a big night ahead of you - where do you start for curls that will last 'til the morning hours.
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Clutter BustingClutter distracts you and provides you with a way to procrastinate. Unfortunately we have emotional attachments to our clutter. Ready to 'Clutter Bust' 3 main areas of your life?
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'Ten Ten' & Change Your LifeAccording to research, in 10 minutes a day you might be able to change more than your day or week, it could change your life. 10 minutes of decompression can aid in weight loss, stress, etc.
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Nifty Tips on Doing Your Weekend Laundry!We've gotten some great laundry tips from Vaska’s founder and renown laundry myth buster, “the Queen of Clean”, Linda Cobb....
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It's Asparagus Time- Best Recipe EVER!It's asparagus season! With a mere 27 calories in a cup, this veggie is an excellent source of vitamin K and power-packed with beta-carotene.
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Test Your Skin IQ - You'll Be SurprisedHow much do you know about your skin & the skincare ingredients you use every day?Take our quiz to find out, you'll be surprised!
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Bites with Benefits - Eat Up + Clean Out!Check out how our Bites With Benefits mentality helps clean us out for the Spring. Regulate your mood, burn fat, de-puff, smooth and fight acne prone skin, fight cellulite.
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Back Pain Prevention 101Whether you’ve strained a muscle in your back or have aches and pains from aging, back pain can put a big damper in your day and your life.
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Eat Your Way to a Sultry Tan - Seriously!A study at Bristol University found that most people prefer the natural glow they found their skin gets from certain fruits and veggies. The magic Beta-Carotene! Try these tan-inducing fruits and veggies
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Truth About Grapefruit & Anti-AgingFrom age-defying hair styles to skinny jeans and wrinkle serums, there are tons of tricks out there that promise to instantly peel years off your looks; no exercise or plastic surgery required.
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Good Stress Vs. Bad StressGood stress vs. bad stress? Most temporary stress is based on the body's ability to send chemical messages to other parts of the body that need to take action
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DIY Tips to Crack the Perfect SmileCheck out these tips for DIY natural oral care because fresh is good! From dealing with stains to whitening, to natural toothpaste, to homemade rosemary mouthwash, we'll show you the way!
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Combat that Bra Strap Fat, Spare Tire, Droopy Behind!Looking good in your dress for the big day, and even more importantly - for forever (thanks to the pics) - is a dominant fear factor in brides-to-be.
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Carpal Tunnel Be Gone!Carpal Tunnel affects 1-20 Americans. Here are 4 yoga moves to relieve inflammation plus in-chair exercise tips to get your blood pumping and creativity flowing.
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Magical Mouthwatering MushroomsDue to their lack of color, mushrooms often get the cold shoulder when it comes to nutrition headlines but according to prominent experts, they deserve a prominent place in your diet.
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Crafty Kitchen Cures - Safe & Cheap!While some natural remedies are old wives' tales and nothing more, others have significant research behind them. Here are some crafty kitchen cures for what ails you this Spring!
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100 Techniques for MeditationBy now, unless you live in a cave, you’ve heard of the benefits of meditation
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10 Tips for Transitioning to SpringThis past winter has been brutal and odd, many of us are well aware of that as our allergies and skin are a clear indication.
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Treat Your Feet - Decadent DIY RecipeHappy feet make a happy person! We have brewed up a decadent DIY, customizable foot soak that will leave you feeling relaxed and happy after a long day at work. Check it out and learn how to start off ...
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Partner Up for Your Yoga PracticeInstead of your typical date night this weekend, give something entirely new a try - Partner Yoga! Partner yoga can be practiced with any type of partner, doesn't have to be your significant other.
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Be a Savvy Sunscreen ShopperSunscreen may be the single most perplexing personal care product on the market. We are going to fill you in on some inside scoops, including the new regulations that the FDA is enforcing on sunscreen ...
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Cooking with Carcinogens, Bad Idea!Ahh, the ease of using nonstick. Unfortunately, that coveted convenience carries health risks.
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Dishin it at the DeskSo, you eat at your desk in order to get a bit more work done, or even better, to get off work early- right? Unfortunately, eating at your desk may not be the best choice for your health.
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Slather that Red Wine on Your Face!Left over red wine? Instead of drinking it why not give yourself a red wine facial? While consuming red wine in moderation has many well known therapeutic effects, it also has several less known anti-aging benefits for your skin
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Bite Sized ResolutionsNew Year’s has come and gone, but hopefully your resolutions haven’t been left behind.
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Microderm 101A trip to the spa is instant gratification. After a period of stress or a string of hard workouts, nothing rewards you quite like a massage or facial, but a recent trip to Juju Spa & Organics reminded me that the benefits of a spa treatment need not end
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Arguing EfficivelyWhether it’s with your spouse, your child, or a colleague, it’s not only difficult but also unhealthy to avoid this kind of communication - disagreeeing.
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Ace Anxiety, Kick it in the ButtTry these lifestyle and supplements to kick every day anxiety in the butt!
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Mercury in Your Light Bulbs?!Hopefully you've switched out the bulbs in your house to CFL but did you know there is mercury in even the eco-friendly bulbs. Here's how to better utilize your energy and also to dispose of your bulbs
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Consistent Computer Use = Serious ProblemsComputers have become an integral part of life in today's world. It is addictive too, and if you are not careful you might end up having some serious problems.
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5 Foods to Keep You Vibrant, Energized and Feeling AliveIn Asia, a doctor feels like he/she has failed if their patient gets sick. Why? Because the doctor's job is to keep you well not scramble to fix the issue that's already afflicted the patient. Check out these 5 super foods!
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Very Versatile VinegarHow many cleaners do you really need and how can you find cleaners that actually work without putting harmful chemicals into your air? We’ve found seven eco-friendly tools that will be everything you need to clean your entire house. Our first pick: wait
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Friend of a FriendRemember the BFF necklaces nearly every one of us sported, or wished to wear as children?
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Can Yoga Really Wreck Your Body?Runners get hurt. Bicyclists and golfers, too. And of course, football players, but yoga practitioners and yoginis?
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Stimulate Collegen Sans BotoxMany of you are already acupuncture devotees, and you swear by the treatment for pain management and stress reduction. But have you ever considered acupuncture as an anti-aging beauty procedure?
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Cancer Fighting VeggiesNavigating the Veggie Aisle- Not all things are equal—especially when it comes to what you put on your dinner plate.
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The Magic of MusicYour favorite song comes on the radio and suddenly your mood changes from one veering toward road rage to one where you’re letting everyone pass you.
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6 Easy Ways to Eat More VeggiesIn the summertime, when veggies are at their peak it is a bit easier to get closer to the recommended 5-8 servings of veggies a day, but in the winter months, or when you’re on the go, preparing veggies can be a bit of a chore.
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Curtail Your CravingsUnfortunately, we're not just cravers while preggers. We crave foods whether we're pregnant, PMSing, not PMSing, MEN, etc. It seems nearly every day I have some type of insatiable craving that I typically just give into (in moderation of course).
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Crazy Good Walnut FactsResearch just published from the University of Scranton tested the antioxidant content and potency of 9 types of raw and roasted nuts as well as 2 types of peanut butter and found that walnuts rose to the top.
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3 Killer Appetizers for Sunday's Super BowlGet Your Game Face On For The Super Bowl This Year, And This Doesn't Mean Stuffing Your Face! The number one tip: Be your own ref when making those food calls while watching the big game.
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Lube it Up with Oil VS. MoisturizerWhen it comes to hydrating your skin, not all moisturizers are created equal. And if you do just a little 'leg'work by scanning ingredient labels next time you peruse the beauty aisle, you can take home a product to master your moisture needs.
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Safe Skin Care GuideGoing au naturel? That’s how we like it when it comes to our cosmetics and skin care in general.
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Mucho Moisturize Away Winter BlahhhsFlyaway hair, cracked lips. Blah! Winter can take its toll on our otherwise most lustrous body parts.
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Best Breakfasts on the MenuWhen it comes to New Year’s Resolutions, losing weight and just generally getting healthier tends to be at the top of everyone’s list.
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Five Big Myths About Fish Oil You Simply Can’t Afford to IgnoreIn my line of work, I can’t tell you how often I hear one of two things: “Of course I take fish oil,”or “What’s fish oil?”
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10 Handy Tips for Coconut OilLubricants tend to be relegated to the boudoir, but in reality, a lubricant is anything that helps moisturize any part of your body—inside or out.
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60-Minute DIY Caribbean Facial!Would getting an in-villa facial in St. Bart's: a luxurious, beautiful French Caribbean island, feel like a dream way to spend a vacay? We think so! But you don't need to leave home.
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3 Super Simple Ways to Put More Produce in Your DayAre you among the nearly 80% who are still not getting their recommended amounts of 2 cups of fruit and 3 cups of veggies daily?
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Why Sabotage Your Waist LineHoliday season, the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the average American packs on anywhere from 5-10 pounds. Yikes!
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Give Your Workout a Caffeine BoostWhether you like your brew black, white or somewhere in between, a current research study being conducted in England has shown that caffeine may boost your workout, and not just endurance or aerobic-oriented activities.
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Drop Water Weight & De-Puff InstantlyFoods to eat to de-puff and fake that you haven't been indulging over the holidays!
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Energy Bars that Meet the Bar CodeSnacks provide you energy and nutrition that build a bridge between your meals. A little advance planning can help you stay at your level best to keep that energy steady and avoid that afternoon slump!
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Why Do Today when There's Tomorrow?Why do today what I can do tomorrow? It starts young and gets worse as we age- the ability and desire to stall, or procrastinate.
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Do Your Daily Spot CheckStop. What are you doing right now, at this very instant? More importantly, how are you doing it? Are you slouching, chin almost hitting your keyboard? Squinting at your computer screen and sitting with your legs crossed? You’re not the only ones
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8 Most Heart-Sabatoging States in USAIt takes a village to raise a child, or so the saying goes... Well it also takes a village, a healthy village that is, to reverse heart disease, according to a recent report from Prevention.com
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Eat Green for Radiant SkinThink you can get away with pushing greens around your plate instead of chowing down? Not if you want radiant skin! The vitamins and minerals in greens provide must-have beauty nutrition, and alkalizing benefits to the body that keep skin happy and glowi
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Give it Up for the Big 'O', Oregano!Did you know that herbs and spices are basically fruits and vegetables? Botanically-speaking, that’s exactly what they are! And like fruits and veggies, our fresh and dried herbs and spices are high in healthy antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
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Shed the Dead Skin for an Outer Glow!Blistering winds and frigid temperatures coax skin cells to pile up, hiding your fresh faces and smooth arms and legs beneath. Unfortunately it isn’t just your body that hides; your skin finds shelter under protective layers too.
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11 Powerhouse Fall FoodsThe pigments represented in many of our fruits and veggies are antioxidants and other phytonutrients essential to our health.
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Shed Some Light on UndereyesYou’ve got an arsenal of undereye creams, concealers and brighteners- but those darn bags just won’t fade.
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Anti-Anxiety Yoga PosesYoga to the rescue! It can help even if you don’t already practice. According to recent studies conducted at UCLA, certain yoga postures help boost confidence and decrease negative perception.
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Cooking with Carcinogens, Bad Idea!According to Planet Green, when Teflon pans are heated to 360˚C they release perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a potential carcinogen.
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Unconventional Tips to Attack StressDepression, the mother of all stress, is oftentimes a direct result of feeling helpless and not taking action. When we give up trying to solve our problems and relieve our stress, we are at an immediate loss.
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Is Your Deodorant Safe?Steer clear of questionable deodorant ingredients like parabens, aluminum and phthalates with these four natural formulas that get our thumbs up for ingredients and effectiveness.
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Stretching Your Beauty DollarInstead of foregoing your favorite products, learn to use them smartly, so you’ll get the most from every application.
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Healthy Gadgets for the KitchenCertain modes of cooking and certain tools can help you extract more nutrients without overloading on fat and sugar. So add these to your “wish list” today
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Ween Yourself from Tummy SleepingDid you know that stomach sleeping can turn into a bad face day? Our trusted Dr. Hall says “There couldn’t be a worse position to fall asleep than on the stomach or “Sky-divers” position”.
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Give Me Some Sugahhh!If you haven’t yet tried sugaring, the close cousin of waxing, you’re in for a sweet treat!
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Caveman Diet - Would it Work for You?Ten thousand years ago, before the advent of all modern conveniences, humans ate a hunter/gatherer diet, aka a Paleolithic or Paleo diet. Back then, they weren't quite advanced enough to come up with our 'fancy', more evolved diets like the Atkins
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Think Salads Are Boring?Think salads are boring? Well think again because they certainly don’t have to be.
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How Can Veganism Change Your LifeBeing Vegan isn’t just a trend. It is a movement that can change bodies, and your health, some say it can change the Earth.
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Tummy Toning TechniquesMelissa Williams, RYT, Co-Owner of the Yoga JunctionWhile it is true that you'll need to lose weight & workout to really get a toned tummy, there're a few tricks you can do to truly slim down your belly & fast!Ready to bust the bloat?
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7 Unsafe FoodsLaurel House, Quick Chick EditorSmoking's been proven to be cancer-causing, tanning beds related to arsenic poisoning, but what about canned tomatoes, corn-fed beef, microwave popcorn?What would it take to convince you to clean out your pantry and change your eating habits?
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Make "No" Your New Go-ToMelissa Williams, RYT, Co-Owner of the Yoga JunctionWe know the drill for a longer life: eat less sugar and fat, move more, sleep more, and stress less. Easy!But did you know that being a "yes" person could make you age faster than your no-centric counterparts?
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Are You a Chronically Bad Sleeper?By Dr. Raymond Hall, DC, Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine GroupDo you ever feel that no matter how much sleep you get, you're always tired? Constantly walking around like a zombie and not cuz it's Halloween time?Going to bed at 11 PM and waking up at 7:00 AM seems like the perfect amount
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Take A Fall Stay-CayBy Tracy Shields, Writer, Triathlete, Nutrition junkieVacation's long over, spa treatments are done. Fall kinda smacks you in the face with the reality of daily living.Hello piles of laundry, kids' after-school activities and actually having to cook every night despite working all day. Gasp! Canned
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Foods To Steer Clear FromBy Melissa WilliamsUsually when you hear 94% you think, great, an A, but unfortunately the 94 % we're referring to isn't such a good stat.According to a recent report by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), 94% of all U.S. - grown soybeans are genetically engineered.
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Tips For The Mascara Obsessed MassesJolene Hart, Beauty EditorOK ladies, what's the one makeup item you can't live without?Most of you would say that your makeup essentials are all about the eyes. In fact, a recent Self magazine survey reported that 78% of respondents wear mascara every single day!
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Helpful Ways To Avoid Foodborne IllnessWendy Bazilian, DrPH, MA, RDFood safety is a big deal. Foodborne illness affects an estimated 48 million people each year, resulting in 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. While some food borne illnesses stem from a contaminated food supply resulting in sporadic illnesses and sometimes deadly
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Get Pretty In PinkOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month, when everything from NFL armbands to soup cans turn pink.But we want you to keep these 4 tips in mind all year, not just over the next few weeks, to reduce your exposure to potentially harmful, cancer-causing chemicals. Beware of pinkwashing. Just becau
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Living Green Without Spending The GreenBy Kris Carr, www.crazysexylife.com
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Up Your Chocolate ExperienceBy Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD
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Stretch It OutStretch It Out By Dr. Raymond Hall, D.C.Did you know that Sports Medicine research is showing that it isn't good to do "Static" stretches before you play a sport?Did you know you can possibly injure the muscle and will most likely lose (eccentric) strength in the muscle by 7-9 percent?
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Seasons Change and So Do WeSeasons Change and So Do We Tips on Transition from Summer To Colder Months By Terry Herman Climatological changes, including cooler and drier temps both indoor and outdoor, consider changing your skincare regimen to ramp up product efficacy. What worked well in the warmer and more humid months w
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Favor the TaterBy Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD
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6 Myths About Makeup The Ladies Need To KnowGet Over The Makeup Myths Jolene Hart, Beauty Editor Some of us just resort to the same makeup tricks we've been using for years, or we try to copy something we see in a magazine or on TV...Have you ever seen a woman caked in makeup and just thought, "she probably looks WAY better with no makeup
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Avoid the Enemy While Grocery ShoppingAvoid the Enemy While Grocery ShoppingBy Tracy Shields Shopping this morning, it occurred to me: we are casualties of the food marketing war. No one is selling healthy. Food corporations are simply trying to out-earn their competitors and we're stuck in the middle. Sure, this sounds conspiratorial.
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Quiz: Good to Know GlutenQuiz: Good to Know Gluten A True / False Quiz to Get You Started on this Popular TopicBy Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD True or False? Gluten is a protein found in wheat. Celiac (also called Tropical Sprue) is a food allergy to gluten. Oats contain gluten. A gluten-free diet is a low-carb die
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It's Not Over Yet! Summer Bucket ListIt's Not Over Yet! Summer Bucket List Katie Karlson, Lifestyle EditorLabor Day may have come and gone, but have no fear ......Summer doesn't end till September 23-the Autumnal Equinox. Seize the last warm days with this last-minute summer must-do list:
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Spa Week's Top 10 Hottest Spa Treatment Trends for Fall 2011Spa Week's Top 10 Hottest Spa Treatment Trends for Fall 2011 Picture a world where job and family stress disappears at the door, where the only goal is bringing you UP, to make you healthier, happier, better looking, and to make you feel absolutely amazing. Step into to the spa.
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Natural Ways to Beat the BluesNatural Ways to Beat the Blues From time to time, most of us experience gloomy moods that disappear with an invigorating walk, a stimulating conversation with friends, or a soothing massage. But if you're feeling blue for more than a few weeks and have difficulty functioning in daily life, you may
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What's for Lunch? School-Time Lunches Made Simpler.What's for Lunch? School-Time Lunches Made Simpler.By Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD There are lots of simple ways to succeed with school lunches, but sometimes it feels like the brain freezes right when you need it most.
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Everything You Need To Know About Fiber & MoreEverything You Need To Know About Fiber & More! What is fiber? The textbook definition of fiber, according to the Food and Nutrition Board and outlined by MedicineNet.comis: non-digestible carbohydrates... that are intrinsic and intact in plants. This includes plant non-starch polysaccharides (for
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Enter Sandman: Finding Sleep When You Need it MostEnter Sandman: Finding Sleep When You Need it Most The definition of insanity, Albert Einstein once quipped, is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. But for the millions of Americans who head to bed each night, only to spend most of it lying awake in the darkne
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Build Mother-Daughter Trust While Learning About Beauty TogetherBuild Mother-Daughter Trust While Learning About Beauty TogetherBy Jolene Hart Check out a few of our favorite bonding activities, suggested by Erika Katz throughout her book Bonding Over Beauty and check out our picks for the best starter makeup (natural, naturally): Before bed, put your daighter
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The Perfect Hair Cocktail For YouThe Perfect Hair Cocktail For You Jolene Hart, Beauty EditorYou head home after a long day at the office, take one look in the mirror and think, 'It's Friday and time for a cocktail.'Not the kind you'd strain into a martini glass: you need a hair cocktail to smooth, shine and soften your lacklust
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10 Fat-Buster Foods10 Fat-Buster Foods By Laurel House, Our Resident Quickie Chick Editor Studies have found that these foods help curb cravings, fight certain food addictions, boost metabolism and burn fat. And you actually get to chew and savor these slimming sensations. 1. Eggs Averaging 6
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Why Making Love Makes You HealthierWhy Making Love Makes You Healthier Most of us know that sexual activity can be a gateway to deep pleasure, intimacy, and in some cases, shared ecstasy. But regular safe and loving sexual activity can also help foster peak mental and physical health, while helping calm your soul.
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Looking for a healthier disposition? Longer life?Looking for a healthier disposition? Longer life? The healthiest things you can do in 10 minutes (or less!). Add 10 minutes to your cardio routine, or just do 10 minutes of exercise. If you get your heart-pumping for 10 minutes, the average woman will burn an additional 100 calories. Add that up o
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What's the Deal with Vitamin D?What's the Deal with Vitamin D?Touted as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is receiving a great deal of attention recently both in the scientific community and in the media. This is because researchers and public health officials are telling us we're not getting enough. Here are some facts:• Vitami
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Tummy LoveTummy Love In spite of the fact that I am still fully clothed, in yoga pants and a T-shirt, I haven't felt this exposed since childbirth. I'm twenty minutes into an abdominal massage, and my therapist ventures an analysis I've never heard before: "Your diaphragm is loosening up," he says with satis
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Sexy Legs Quickie Workout in BedSexy Legs Quickie Workout in BedLaurel House, The Quickie Chick ACTUAL WORKOUT + VIDEO Seated Leg Lifts (25 lifts each leg). WORKS: Quads, Abs Side Single Leg Lift: Top Leg Lift (25 reps). WORKS: Thighs Side Single Leg Lift: Lower Leg Lift (25 reps). WORKS: Inner Thighs. Repeat Top
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DIY Fanny FacialDIY Fanny Facial Favorite Ingredients Tackling the issue of tending to your fanny's skin through topical and internal treatments including serums, scrubs and supplements (filled with healing, fortifying, circulation-encouraging, nutrient rich ingredients including cayenne pepper, horse-chestnut-tre
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Lunch Time SmartsLunch Time Smarts You're wearing sunscreen, but did you know that your lunch can also help protect you from the sun's rays?
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In or Out? Processed meats are out.In or Out? Processed meats are out.By Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD
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Milk It!Milk It! Cleopatra's beauty has long been attributed to her legendary milk baths. More than an indulgent experience, bathing in milk has historically been utilized for its healing properties.
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Food Spoils, What About Your Skincare?When To Pitch Your ProductsBy Jolene Hart Wondering just how long you can hold onto that mascara?
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Skin Problems? 'Break Out' The Pepto!My Own Private Aloha Jolene Hart, Beauty EditorRunning low on beauty masks? Looking for a rainy day treatment to perk up your skin or hair?
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Deep Condition Scorched Summer HairDeep Condition Scorched Summer Hair Erika Katz,Beauty Expert/AuthorAfter months of sun, surfing, and chlorine, its time to deep condition that hair and summer is a perfect time to do it!Salons are a great place to get your hair into tip top condition professionally, but you can successfully deep co
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Break Exercise Myths + Fat Blasting TipsBreak Exercise Myths+Fat Blasting Tips Katie Karlson, Lifestyle Editor Sneak Peek: Let's get physical: Maximize your workouts with these fat-blasting tips!Every time you step off a treadmill, it seems there's a new exercise trend...-from Spinning to Pilates to Zumba, we're always on the hunt for n
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5 Fun New Ways to Enjoy Blueberries5 Fun New Ways to Enjoy Blueberries By Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD What's round and blue and native to North America? The blueberry, of course! And July is high season for fresh blueberries nationwide! You already know that antioxidant-rich blueberries (see new found disease-fighting potential from
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10 Tips To Sexy Up Your Health Kick10 Tips To Sexy Up Your Health Kick Tracey Shields, Resident Health/Nutrition Buff Who says getting healthy can't be naughty? Not us!Sneak Peek: Here are 10 sexy tricks to get your kicks, shhhh!
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Guide to Antioxidant Rich FoodsGuide To Antioxidant Rich Foods Melissa Williams, Editorial Director The top 15 highest rated foods that pack an ORAC punch Quick, name the most antioxidant-rich fruit you could choose at the market. Grapes?
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Hazards Of Eating With Your Man8 Ways to Shed Those Packed On Pounds Katie Karlson, Lifestyle Editor When you're single, eating healthy is often a snap. But when in a relationship, it's easy to adopt your man's eating habits which can be a hazard to your waistline. Hazard #1: He takes you out (or orders in). While it's lovel
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Play By The Raw Food RulesPlay By The Raw Food Rules Melissa Williams, Editorial DirectorWhat if a diet could really give you glowing skin, a svelte figure, and endless energy… would you do it? Um, yeah!
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How to Wisely Pick Your SunscreenHow To Wisely Pick Your Sunscreen It's sunscreen season! You know you should be wearing it, but which formula is the best- and the safest- for you and your family?The federal Food and Drug Administration proposed sunscreen safety regulations in 1978 but has never put them into force -- which means
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My Own Private AlohaMy Own Private Aloha Jolene Hart, Beauty EditorHawaiian Bliss, Doesn't Get Much Better Then This!My recent trip to Hawaii introduced me to a place where mornings smell more captivating than the latest blockbuster fragrance, where beauty lies in a balance of fresh fruit, salt water and naps on the
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Good Mood FoodGood Mood Food Melissa Williams, Editorial Director Feeling like a sour puss? Eat your way to putting that smile back on your face!Yes, we all have our good and not-so-good days, but unfortunately the foods we typically reach for on crabby days may not be ones to really help us out of our mood f
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DIY = Do It YourselfDIY = Do It Yourself! Melissa Williams, Editorial Director Pay hundreds when you get it away, pay pennies to do it at home! Good for the wallet, good for the psycheUntil recently, I wouldn't have called myself a DIY chick. I had friends that were artistic and creative, and while I did envy their
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8800 Pressure Points, One Peaceful You8800 Pressure Points, One Peaceful You Katie Karlson, Lifestyle Editor Do you long for the benefits of acupuncture-but flinch at the thought of needles?Acupressure is a recognized alternative to acupuncture. Instead of inserting needles into your skin, acupressure simply uses manual pressure.
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Go Med: Good For Your Body, Good For Your HeadGo Med: Good For Your Body, Good For Your Head Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RDOne in eight Americans over 65 has Alzheimer's disease-and by age 85, the number jumps to a whopping one in two.Research since the 1960s has shown that people who eat a Mediterranean-style diet have a lower risk of heart disea
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Secret Ingredient DecoderKashi's Secret Ingredient Decoder Melissa Williams, Editorial Director If we had the ability and time, we could potentially make all our own food, but unfortunately that's not possible... ... so we turn to packaged food.But in doing so, we risk that we might be eating things we otherwise wouldn'
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Detox Tea: The Magic PotionDetox Tea: The Magic Potion Laurel House, Resident Quickie Chick What would you do if you heard there was a Fat-Burning, Metabolism-Boosting, Detox "Special Tea" out there?There are lots of ways to detox, burn fat and rev up your metabolism. Some are extreme, requiring a complete diet revamp, wh
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Cooking Without CarcinogensCooking Without Carcinogens Melissa Williams, Editorial Director Want to grill and keep it healthy? Here are a few tips for you to follow...June officially marks the beginning of grill season for most of the country. Unfortunately, grilling isn't always the safest cooking method-carcinogens can
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Sweat It Out With Healthy Spicy PeppersSweat It Out With Healthy Spicy Peppers Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RDWe know the drill: eat less, move more and there are no magic bullets.While this is true to a large degree, there are foods and strategies that can make it easier and may even give you a metabolic leg-up.
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4 Tips To Unclog Your System4 Tips To Unclog Your System Tracy Shields, Resident Nutrition BuffIn a perfect world we could pop a magic pill to boost our immune system and live to 100Unfortunately, it's not that easy. But it's not impossible... well the pill popping may be, but there are things we can do on a lifestyle level
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Get Booty-ful This Summer!Get Your Booty Into Shape This Summer Melissa Williams, Editorial DirectorWe all know how to get great abs: get down on the mat and do crunches 'til you can't take it anymore. But how can you get truly glorious glutes?Most of the year, the only parts of our bodies on display are our arms and calv
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Three Ways To Get Rid of Those GreysGo Back To Your Roots, Naturally Jolene Hart , Beauty EditorMany people are genetically disposed to go gray early-but are there simple ways to delay the inevitable? Yes, says Los Angeles dermatologist Dr. Jessica Wu in her new book, Feed Your Face. Check out Dr. Wu's secrets to halting the gray i
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Cooking Without CarcinogensCooking Without Carcinogens Melissa Williams, Editorial Director Want to grill and keep it healthy? Here are a few tips for you to follow... June officially marks the beginning of grill season for most of the country. Unfortunately, grilling isn't always the safest cooking method-carcinogens can
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Beware When Sunscreen ShoppingHow To Wisely Pick Your Sunscreen It's sunscreen season! You know you should be wearing it, but which formula is the best- and the safest- for you and your family?The federal Food and Drug Administration proposed sunscreen safety regulations in 1978 but has never put them into force -- which means
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You Glow Girl!Cool Off With A Summertime Bath! Jolene Hart, Beauty Editor A summertime bath can help keep your skin naturally soft, glowing and fresh-a must during the season of bare arms and legs!When the hot weather rolls in, warm baths fall by the wayside in favor of cooling showers. But baths aren't just f
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Go Med: Good For Your Body, Good For Your HeadGo Med: Good For Your Body, Good For Your Head Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RDOne in eight Americans over 65 has Alzheimer's disease-and by age 85, the number jumps to a whopping one in two.Research since the 1960s has shown that people who eat a Mediterranean-style diet have a lower risk of heart disea
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One Drink Per Day May Keep The Doc AwayAlcohol, In Moderation, Can Be A Good Thing Kayleigh Kulp, Lifestyle EditorWe've all heard that a glass of red wine a day is good for cardio health, but recent studies show beer and spirits may also have the same effects.A fall study in the British Medical Journal indicated that moderate alcohol
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Color Code Your LifeRed Packs a Powerful Punch! Melissa Williams, Editorial Director Did you know that certain colors make you appear more attractive, but not just because they bring out your eyes?Recent studies show that women are more attracted to men wearing red and that sports teams with red uniforms are more l
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Eye The Dye - Be Sure You Are Picking Safe FoodsColorful Food May Not Be Yer Best Bet Melissa Williams & Katie Karlson, HL&S Editors Du JourWhen nutritionists recommend eating the colors of the rainbow, they aren't referring to the ones created by food coloring!And we're not just talking Easter-egg dye-food coloring is hidden in dozens of diff
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The Magic Ingredient For Your HealthGarlic To The Rescue! Melissa Williams, Editorial DirectorIt's Like Magic - Lower Your Blood Pressure With This One Ingredient Whether you love Italian, Moroccan, or Mexican, garlic is likely to find its way onto your plate, and for good reason-it offers wonderful flavor and packs a mighty health
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Self Control Getting You Down?Self Control Getting You Down?Katie Karlson, Lifestyle EditorDoes it take a lot of self-control for you to make smart health and fitness choices?If so, you might be more likely to get angry and feel drawn toward angry messages.
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7 Factors For Picking Your Summer BeverageHonestly Pick Honest Tea by Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD7 Important Beverage Factors. Do Your Bottled Beverages Follow Suit? I recently looked more deeply into a tea I've known and loved for some time and here's what I discovered about Honest Tea...
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3 Essential Moves to Combat AllergiesClear Up Allergies Through Yoga Spring Allergies Got You Down? Try these Yoga PracticesSpring is a beautiful time of year, but for the millions of Americans (20% of the population) that experience seasonal allergies, spring is a time to hole up in our homes or pump our systems full of Claritin.
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Beware of the Snack AttackWatch Out For The Snack Attack by Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RDA meal is a meal, a snack is a snack. Keep 'em separate and you'll never gain back!Hit the Delete button on the idea of 'mini-meals'. We repeat, a meal is a meal, a snack is a snack. Keep 'em separate and you'll never gain back.
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Bye Bye KYBye Bye KY! Melissa Williams, Editorial DirectorDid you know that a lot of lubricants are actually made with many of the skincare ingredients we try to avoid? These "Red Flag 15 Ingredients" have been banned in the UK, and may increase cancer and may even trigger candida (yeast) growth. There's n
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Coconut Water - A Toast To BeautyA Toast To Beauty Jolene Hart, Beauty Editor Have you sipped your last day-glo sports drink? Ready to call it quits with the sugary sodas and juices?
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Aromatherapy Blends For Your HealthAromatherapy: Not Just For The Spa Jolene Hart, Beauty Editor Could breathing in a particular blend of essential oils have a significant effect on your blood pressure?
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Take Our Quiz - Whats the #1 Rated Green Veggie?Greens For Disease Control Melissa Williams, Editorial Director Earth Day may only be a 24-hour event, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be seeing and eating green year-round
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Ditch the Butter - Serve up the Ghee!Choosing the 'Right' Fats Melissa Williams, Editorial DirectorKiss Butter Goodbye, Go The Ghee Route Instead!By now, you've probably realized the solution to good health and weight management isn't no-fat, but the right fats (in moderation).
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Stand Up For Your HealthStand Up For Your Health Katie Karlson, Lifestyle EditorKeep Your Belly Trim By Fighting Gravity. Take a Stand! When we stand, our leg and back muscles are always at work-but as soon as we sit down, they're basically unused. When we spend a lot of time sitting, fat builds around our waistlines.
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Drum Roll, Earth Day Beauty Award WinnersApril 22, 2011 Drum Roll, And The Winners Are... Jolene Hart, Beauty EditorWhat better day than this to celebrate Earth and all its beauty? There's just something about spring that makes us want to get back to nature - AND treat our skin to the most quality and safe products out there!
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Allay Allergies By Spring Cleaning your Mattress!Allay Allergies By Spring Cleaning your Mattress! Candy Silvasy, Founder Art of the SpaChances Are, You're Sharing Your Bed With Dust Mites. Eek!
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Get Fit In 5Get Fit in Five- 5 exercises, 5 minutes, 5 days Melissa Williams, Editorial DirectorTime, Focus, Direction: three main culprits to putting off our workouts. We often have good intentions, but we are not sure what to do or how to do it right. Or we think it will take too much time to not only exer
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Another Reason To Eat ChocolateAnother Reason To Eat Chocolate! Katie Karlson, Lifestyle EditorWe all know that superfruits-like açai berry, blueberry, and pomegranate-aren't just outrageously tasty, they're packed with antioxidant power, too.But there may be a new kid on the superfood block. A new study published in Chemistr
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4 Essential Nutrients We Are Missing4 Essential Nutrients Your Diet May be Missing by Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD As a nation, we're overweight-yet undernourished. Most Americans fall short on 4 essential nutrients: calcium, potassium, vitamin D and fiber, according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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Practice Meatless MondaysTry a Meatless Monday Regimen Melissa Williams, Editorial DirectorAre You Feeling Extra 'Gassy' Lately?!
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Take One Step To Prevent Autoimmune DisordersFend Off Disease By Going Gluten-Free Melissa Williams, Editorial DirectorWhat can you do to fight your genes? Experts suggest going gluten-free.
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Gasoline In Your Lip Balm?Ditch Your Gloss! Jolene Hart, Beauty EditorHow much do you know about the ingredients you're putting ON your mouth?When it comes to your diet, you're healthy and super-conscious of what you're putting IN your mouth but you probably don't tend to think too much about your lip products.
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Beat The Blues With Olive OilBeat The Blues With Olive Oil! Elizabeth Barker, Contributing EditorNeed another reason to ditch the bad-for-you fats found in butter, beef, and store-bought baked goods?New research shows that overdoing trans and saturated fats might raise your risk of depression-BUT opting for olive oil could h
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Dangers Lurking In Diet SodaDrop The Soda & Pick Up An Elixir Katie Karlson, Lifestyle Editor We all know soda isn't good for us. The real stuff is packed with sugar-about 40 grams in every 12-ounce can. That translates to 10 packets (not to mention 150 calories).
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Say No To Feeling So-SoHeck...No Hell YEAH! Katie Karlson, Lifestyle EditorIn our personal quests to conquer the world, we often end up over-committed and unable to focus. Not crazy about that job opportunity? Feeling so-so about that event invite?When you find yourself on the verge of saying "yes," pause and ask: "Doe
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8 Savvy Strategies for Healthy Dining-Out8 Savvy Strategies for Healthy Dining-Out Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RDAmericans spend nearly 50% of their food budgets dining out. This includes everything from quick meals in fast-food joints to take-out Chinese to fancy fine dining. When you're dining out, keep it healthy by sticking to these tips:
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What's Lurking In Your Tap Water?Is Your Tap Water Contaminated? Melissa Williams, Editorial DirectorAccording to a recent report by the Environmental Working Group, which tested tap water in 35 cities, 31 of those cities' tap water contained hexavalent chromium......the chemical made infamous by Erin Brockovich and a chemical t
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Kick Caffeine To The Curb!Katie Karlson, Lifestyle Editor Do you need a cup (or three) of coffee just to feel alive in the morning-followed by a caffeinated soda with lunch or an afternoon latte?
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Newly Released Dietary Guidelines - Your Food BibleWendy Bazilian, Nutrition Editor ~ Sure we need to exercise more (we reallydo!), but when you hear people telling you to get off the SOFAS ASAP, there's a double meaning.~
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Know It When It's Time To Throw It!Melissa Williams, Editorial Director When was the last time you tossed out your old cosmetics? Eeeeeek!
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Let Your Skin GlowHappy Hour! Let Your Skin Glow Melissa Williams, Editorial Director We're not talking about the faux glow that comes from a few margaritas. Tempting as they may be, we're talking about something much more powerful-decadent, protein-rich guacamole.As long as you don't over-indulge, guacamole is
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DO YOU C WHAT I C? VITAMIN C IS ONE POWERFUL NUTRIENTDO YOU C WHAT I C? VITAMIN C IS ONE POWERFUL NUTRIENT
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Anti-Aging Super PowerDouble Does of Anti-Aging Power Melissa Williams, Editorial DirectorEver wondered what gives salmon, shrimp and lobster that prettypink hue? It's the work of the antioxidantastaxanthin.But astaxanthin does much more than create a pleasing color for the eye-it's a major anti-ager for the body!
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Sleep Your Way to BeautyIF YOU WANT TO BE A TRUE SLEEPING BEAUTY, FOLLOW THESE RESTFUL TIPS All right, sleeping beauties: You already know that a nightly 8-hour sleep is the most important activity for restoring and rejuvenatin
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Do You Eat 28 TSPs of Sugar a Day?ARE YOU REALLY CONSUMING 93 LBS OF SUGAR AND SWEETENERS YEARLY?! Americans consume 116 grams of sugar and sweeteners on average each day, according to new USDA research.
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Choose Chop Sticks to Lose Pounds!TOSS THE TINES AND PICK UP SOME CHOP STICKS! Do the utensils we use affect how much we eat? Somewhat surprisingly, the answer is yes. In one study, researchers obse
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Speak Up - How to Find Your Inner Voicedo you speak up for yourself? Use our guide to finding your voice Do you speak up for yourself in difficult situations-or do you grit your teeth a
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Fight Disease and Dementia With TeaTea: turns out its not just for sippin'! When it comes to healthy sipping, you can't get much better than green tea-it boosts your heart health, c
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Travel Savvy Tips to Keep You Healthy and Preparedsavvy Travel tips to make your your life easier It's no secret that traveling these days is more of a pain than it is an adventure. From steep ticket prices and bag
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Big 8 Allergy Triggers'Big 8' allergy triggers, you never know what's making you feel sick It's all over menus, market aisles and the blogosphere - gluten-free foods, soy-free spreads, nut-free butters, even replacements for
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Get Your ZZZs With These Natural Insomnia BustersNatural cures for you insomniacs out there Everyone knows a good night's sleep is key to keeping your energy up, staying mentally sharp, and staving off sickness. B
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2 Most Age Revealing Parts of the BodyWhat's more age revealing then the skin on your face? Forget age spots, smile lines, and crow's feet-they're not the biggest spoilers in our quest to hide our true age.
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Alarming Stats on Bacteria in Your HomeWhat's lurking in your food? Sometimes you don't wanna know! According to a recent report, an estimated 76 million food-born illness cases are reported each year. B
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Alternatives To Dangerous Plastics: Ban The BPAsmouth watering tips on how to avoid the dangerous 'bpas' found in plastic Scared of plastic for storage? We are! Let us take you on a mouthwatering tour of possibilities, through the Art of Preserving.
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Breakfast Dos and Don'ts4 tips to follow on preparing your first meal of the day! We've been told for years to make breakfast the biggest meal of the day. And so we whipped up eggs and waffles and all kinds of calorie-rich food
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Vitamin Confusion?NEED SOME HELP PICKING THE RIGHT VITAMINS FOR YOU? LET DR.WEIL DO THE WORK FOR YOU! Standing in front of rows of shiny vitamin bottles can feel overwhelming-how do you know what you should be taking . . . and why? Instead of attempting to decipher the suppleme
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Start Your Day on the Sunny Side of Things!WAKE UP ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE BED? DO YOUR SUN SALUTATIONS! Stuck in the winter doldrums? The short days and frigid temps of Winter can zap your energy and drag down your mood. But we've got the perfect antidote to cold-season sluggishness: yoga sun salutat
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Enhance Your Sexual ChemistryENHANCE YOUR SEXUAL CHEMISTRY BY FOLLOWING OUR GUIDE TO INTIMACY So, how do we work with our mates to enhance our sexual chemistry? Answer: Create the connection, plain and simple.
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Dry Skin? Slather on the HoneyCAN'T MAKE IT TO THE SPA FOR THAT FACIAL? GRAB SOME HONEY AND DIY Ready for a buzzworthy at-home beauty treatment? Prepare yourself to be wowed by the beautifying power of raw honey!
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Cinnamon Packs a Powerful Health PunchLower your cholesterol & give yourself a brain boost with cinnamon *Strengthen your health with one sweet, simple spice. Check out our top 5 favorite ways to add more cinnamon to your daily diet.
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Have a Massage For a Flu-Free SeasonMassage away your bad mood, headache, and anxiety As if you need another reason for booking your monthly (or weekly!) massage, a recent study from the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, shows that just one massage session may help shield your body from all of
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Miracle Product - An Army For Your SkinA miracle makeup can both perfect your skin and make you look younger? In the beauty world, serums and creams treat skin within and makeup perfects our complexion on the outside. Only prob, the lines rar
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Bust Out Of Your Fitness RutWho says getting in shape can't be fun and pampering at the same time? Unfortunately, travel tends to get a bad rap when it comes to your health. You MAY have good
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10 Carbs That Help You Shed Pounds - Really!Top Ten Carbs to help you actually shed the LBs Persistent weight gain? Try adding Resistant Starch to your diet. According to the editors at Health magazine, and the authors of the new CarbLovers Diet, and numerous studies, Resistant Starch will help you eat
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Experience More Love Than You Have Ever Dreamed OfLove Luminaries and three mantras to follow to become one yourself Ahhh, the feeling of love. NOTHING feels better. But how can you open yourself up to more love in your life? By opening your own heart. According to Marci Shimoff, author of the recent release,
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Top 7 Miracle Products For Radiant SkinGIVE A LITTLE GLOW TO YOUR MOISTURE AND VITAMIN D DEPRIVED WINTER SKIN The winter party season may have come to a close, but there are still plenty of reasons to play around with luminizing makeup that adds subtle, dewy radiance to your skin, rather than glitter or sparkle.
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Can You Really Think Away Your Cravings?CRAVING NAUGHTY FOODS? JUST USE YOUR IMAGINATION AND BYE BYE URGES! Daydreaming of sinking your teeth into a red velvet cupcake may do your waistline good, new research suggests. In a study from Carnegie Mellon University, scientists found that visualizing you
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5 Life Changing Exercises'THE FIVE TIBETANS', 5 LIFE-CHANGING EXERCISES In the same way that massage soothes aching muscles, The Five Tibetans exercise sequence influence the chakras (energy gateways in the body), helping them function at peak activity. "When the human energy system i
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A Diet For A Better BustDIET AND EXERCISE TIPS ON GIVING YOUR LADIES A BOOST While there are a variety of factors, genetics being the primary one, that determine the appearance of your "girls", there are several things you can do to give them a little boost. • Eat quinoa. According
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Power of Positive ThinkingPOWER OF POSITIVE THINKING BRINGS GREATNESS TO YOUR LIFE The message behind the unbelievably successful 2006 release, The Secret, was that what we think... we become. Essentially, what you wish for you will attract. Now, this doesn't mean if you start thinking