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Monday, Jun 07th 2010
Super Model Veronica Webb Offers Her Top 5 Tips for Supple Skin
Thursday, May 27th 2010
5 Tips for Bikini-Style Barbecuing this Memorial Day
There's nothing better than a barbecue with friends and family, but traditional summer get-togethers often include a menu of hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad and chips, which can dampen your days at the pool sporting a swimsuit. But grilling is a healthy method of cooking, so there's really no need to sacrifice flavor when cutting fat. Try these alternatives to get fewer calories and more nutrients.
Friday, May 21st 2010
Let Music Inspire Your Spirit and Nourish Your Body
Last night I went to see my favorite musician, Josh Ritter, in concert; I don't think there's anything quite like really great live music—it made me feel alive, inspired and joyful. It also had me wondering, how does music really affect the mind and body?
Thursday, May 20th 2010
4 Ways to Feel Sexier: Eat Dinner Naked?
Do you prefer to leave your birthday suit hanging in the closet for most occasions? The authors of the new book, "Look Better Naked," may have you rethinking that.
Monday, May 17th 2010
What You Should Never Leave Home Without
I don't know about you, but I can never seem to leave the house without a huge pocketbook. And I know it's bad for my neck to carry something so big (which invariably leads to something too heavy), but I just can't help myself.
Tuesday, May 11th 2010
7 Superfoods for Your Shopping List
Add these items to your shopping list now. These vitamin-packed, antioxidant-filled, heart-healthy foods will give you the most nutritious bang for your buck. Also, I've included some ideas on how I integrate them into my daily meals.
Wednesday, Apr 28th 2010
What Vegetables are in Season Now?
We've all heard by now that it's healthy for our body (and the planet) to eat along with the seasons. As the temperature changes, so does the fuel that we need to thrive. Like I mentioned in my previous post, shopping at farmer's markets or joining a CSA is the easiest way to eat what is currently growing at local farms. But if those options aren't possible, why not make seasonal choices at your regular supermarket. Not sure where to start? I know that I'm always confused about which foods to choose, so I refer to the book, "The 3-Season Diet" by John Douillard (a pioneer in modern Ayurvedic practice). He says, "Think in terms of increasing good foods in season, rather than avoiding foods." According to him, the best veggies to increase in the spring are:
Wednesday, Apr 14th 2010
No is a Complete Sentence
Are you constantly juggling a thousand things and getting through the day feels like a race to the finish line? It’s probably time to slow down and create some balance. A close friend of mine conducted an informal online focus group on how women find balance in their lives. Here are some of my favorites responses:
Monday, Mar 29th 2010
What Does the New Health Care Reform Bill Mean for Me?
Change is scary, especially when the parameters around it are unknown and rather confusing. Health care reform is one of those unnerving changes. The bill will extend insurance coverage to 32 million additional Americans by 2019, but it will certainly affect us all. The question is: how?
Tuesday, Mar 16th 2010
5 Common Yoga Mistakes to Avoid
If I go one week without doing yoga, I'm already feeling achy (and a little cranky). Taking regular classes helps me to gain flexibility, strength, balance, endurance and a calmer state of mind. I recommend it to almost everybody. However, if practiced incorrectly, yoga can do more damage to the body than good. Misaligned poses can lead to injuries ranging from aching joints to pulled muscles.
