126. That’s the number of unique chemical ingredients that the average american puts on their body each morning in the average 9 personal care items used on a daily basis, according to the Environmental Working Group. None of which, by the way, have been tested to determine safety. Think I’m exaggerating? I wish. The FDA’s […]
Read More ›How’s that boot camp shaping up your booty? With today being the first official day of the summer, chances are strong that you’ve begun some sort of new fitness routine in order to get beach body ready by the time you’re ready to hit the beach. Thankfully, gone are the days when the only options […]
Read More ›How’s that for an attention grabbing headline? Both were listed on a google alert I receive, just last week. So what version of the paleo diet, then, is the one which is linked to nutritional deficiencies? The one with Twix bars? Indeed, the image of the meal above does look quite dangerous. I had to […]
Read More ›Stuck in a spinach rut? Killing yourself with kale? With so many varieties of leafy greens available, especially during the summer, there’s no reason to limit yourself to the same old all the time. In fact, doing so can actually be hazardous to your health, only inasmuch as you’re limiting yourself from reaping the benefits […]
Read More ›If so, you’re not alone. US bar sales are expected to increase from where they were just three years ago, $5.5 billion to $6.2 billion by 2018(1). Clearly, we’re eating bars every day. Convenient, not too messy and not typically perishable, it makes sense why a nation on the go relies heavily upon this option […]
Read More ›Who doesn’t want a nice, firm bum? Not only does having a toned tush look aesthetically pleasing, it functions to keep us moving in a fluid manner. We’ve all read about the top exercises to do to build our buns, lunges, squats. And back in the olden days when I was hitting that nautilus equipment, […]
Read More ›Aloha from beautiful Kona… Couldn’t resist sticking around for an extra couple of days of W & R ( work and relaxation ) after the race on Saturday this time. Another plus to being mobile with my work! The race was another beautiful day on this course, one which is so special, sacred almost, as […]
Read More ›What supplements should I take?” is a very, very common question new clients and blog readers ask me. With half of Americans taking vitamins and supplements regularly, according to Gallup1, it’s no wonder we often don’t think twice before picking up yet another bottle of what we think of as being a safe, natural, healthy […]
Read More ›Bloating is not normal. Yes, you might experience it, and your sister might and so might your mother but common does not mean normal or acceptable. And it also doesn’t mean it’s something you’re stuck with. It’s an uncomfortable subject to discuss, but a more uncomfortable thing to experience. This in and of itself inherently […]
Read More ›I’m horrified, although I shouldn’t be, given what I know about food. I just got home from a workshop all about ingredients of what goes into our lotions, our makeup, our sunscreens…even the baby wash and powder we put on our little ones. I proudly signed on to be part of Beautycounter’s mission just over […]
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