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1. LONGER WORKOUTS AT A LOWER INTENSITY BURN MORE FAT. Short and intense interval training sessions can improve whole body fat oxidation by 36% and may offer greater benefits than lengthy bouts of steady-state exercise. Interval training allows you to get more work done in the same amount of time because you can work at [...]
Stylish, fun, fashionable fitness… that’s what founders of fitnessUwear, Annie Ulichney and Kimberly Koelle, have achieved! (…and as a side note, my Mom’s physical therapist had suggested she use these to help her when writing to help ‘weight’ her wrist and keep her hand from shaking so much when writing…) Offering “Fashionable Fitness You Can [...]
When bad things inexplicably happen, such as the loss of a job, a serious illness or a failed relationship, it’s human nature to blame ourselves. When something bad happens to someone who has harmed others, we call it karma. But contrary to our Western notions, karma is not about personal payback for the good or [...]
Apples, oranges, and berries are all delicious, good-for-you power foods that give your body plenty of Vitamin-C to help stay protected during the long flu season. This winter, let Vitamin-C work to keep your skin healthy and vibrant with the Professional-C Serums from Obagi Medical Products! Vitamin-C plays an essential role in enhancing the overall [...]
Now that you’ve done all the reasonable environmentally friendly actions like switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs and incorporating a reusable grocery bag, you’ve learned that “going green” is great, but not always practical to incorporate into your busy, modern life. Even for those “not-so-green” individuals, The Green Garmento™ is an affordable ($9.99 retail) and [...]
The Breast Cancer Fund is heartened that the FDA has registered concern about BPA and is advising parents to reduce children’s exposure while it further investigates the chemical. We support the measures announced by the FDA to encourage industry efforts to replace BPA in baby bottles and infant formula, to further develop alternatives, and to [...]
We all know that cold winter weather does a doozie on skin and hair. That’s why LUSH Cosmetics is introducing the Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes Kit, a limited-edition, customizable kit for only $25. Made with the freshest ingredients and finest essential oils, it will renovate everything from the crown of your head to the [...]
The sounds of “ohm” and “Namaste” are filling Gymboree classes, after school centers, and yoga studios. But the sounds and poses are not being made by your typical yoga enthusiasts (stressed-out power moms and Hollywood yogis). Today, terms like “Downward Facing Dog” and “the Lotus” have become a part of many kids’ daily vocabulary. “The [...]
You know you’re in trouble when you get a wake-up call from outer space. That’s the premise of Francis T. Perry Williams’ new novel Pollen and the Ring of Harmony, from Greenleaf Book Group Press (www.PollenGreenArmy.com). Taking his cue from the green movement, Williams has created what he calls “the first eco-super-hero.” “Pollen is a unique [...]
January is National Oatmeal Month, a month that is dedicated to recognizing the nutritional value in this yummy morning treat. Oatmeal contains a host of good-for-you ingredients but your skin can actually benefit from it as well! Celebrate by starting your day with Ultra Repair Cream from First Aid Beauty (available at Sephora.com). This rich, [...]
