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Foot-Strengthening Tips To Avoid The Painful Side Effects Of Wearing High Heels | February 2, 2012

The fashion trend toward sexy, strappy heels is climbing to new heights.  Like skyscrapers, the shoes-of-the-moment keep getting higher.  It’s not strange to see 4-inch or 5-inch heels strut the streets of any city, with many styles getting an added lift from platforms.

Fashionably dressed women embracing this latest spike on heels are paying a painful price for style. Ankles have been twisted, falls are not unusual, and correct upright posture is a challenge.  But women will not give up their fashion cravings.  So what’s a woman to do?

“Muscle and joint strength is the key to avoiding injury during repetitive motions,” … Read More »


 

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Tapping and Tuning | February 1, 2012

I know firsthand what occurs when one defines himself or herself with a title:

“I am a teacher.”

“I am a writer.”

“I am a salesman.”

“I am a doctor.”

“I am a professional monkey-trainer.”

(Side note: I can only claim the first two, but am quite interested in conquering the last one.)

Anyway, we get too caught up in titles because oftentimes we define ourselves by those titles. We forget that there’s so much more to us than by how we make a living.

That’s why I encourage you to tap into and tune into Other Areas of Interest, which may include but are not limited to: … Read More »


 

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Laura Carson Miller
 
 
 
 

Don’t Neglect Your Décolleté | January 31, 2012

During the colder months, when you are likely wearing turtleneck sweaters and high necked blouses anyway, is a great time to address the delicate skin on your chest area, know as the décolleté. Often it can show the same signs of living every day life as your face: fine lines or actual wrinkles, uneven skin tone, dark spots or dryness. The colder months are prime time to treat the area so you are looking good for spring dresses and tops that show off more of your upper body!

Many of the ground-breaking ingredients used in facial care are also available to … Read More »


 

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Yvette Rose: Joulebody for the body, mind, and soul | January 19, 2012

“The way I see detoxing is a gentle change of routine that moves our body processes into their most optimum operating function,” Rose states. “Whenever we change our habit we pull ourselves out ruts. And there is nothing certain in life but change.” What is proven is that certain foods make our bodies perform in certain ways. “It’s the old garbage in, garbage out theory,” she laughs. “And no one needs a double blind study to trust that.” For those who pay even the smallest amount of attention to their bodies, it’s obvious that when one ingests nutritious stuff, the body … Read More »


 

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Target Practice | January 17, 2012

Now that we’re a couple of weeks into 2012, I must ask you: how are you coming along on those New Year’s Resolutions? Frankly, I don’t care for the word ‘resolution’, for it’s too broad and doesn’t pack the same sort of punch as words such as ‘goals’ or ‘intentions’. Nonetheless, if you made plans for improvement this year, I wanted to share with you some ‘Target Practice’ tips to insure that you’re ready, that you aim, and that you fire according to plan:

Target Tip 1: Know What You Want. It sounds simplistic, but so many of us meander through … Read More »


 

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15 Things I Learned from My Nervous Breakdown | January 13, 2012

I suffered a nervous breakdown at age thirty-six—and it turned out to be a breakthrough. Here are fifteen important things about life and happiness that I have learned, and that I hope Americans will take to heart in the coming year.

By Todd Patkin

I want you to do me a favor. Look to the upcoming year and ask yourself—realistically—what lies in store in 2012? If you’re like most people, a huge portion of your life will be spent anxiously plugging away at a job you may or may not enjoy with coworkers you may or may not like. Okay, yes, you … Read More »


 

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Rithanie Gonzales
 
 
 
 

A Healthy Year is a Happy Year: Health Tips for a Delicious and Vital 2012 | January 9, 2012

Every year I find myself always tagging on the be healthier, exercise more and eat better onto my new year’s resolution and never following through. Like most of us, we start the New Year with so much excitement for a better body and by mid year we are only going to the gym once a week. This year making time for myself is a resolution to keep for a healthier, happier me.

Topical BioMedics and Alexandra Jamieson, celebrity health and nutrition counselor, chef and author of The Great American Detox Diet, Living Vegan for Dummies and Vegan Cooking for Dummies teamed … Read More »


 

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Make 2012 the Year to Stop Enduring and Start Living the Life YOU Really Want | December 27, 2011

2011 is drawing to a close and, for many recession-wracked American women; it feels like just another mile marker in an endurance race going nowhere. Depressing, but true. We trudge through the week at a dreary job, drive home fretting about money, and spend our evenings robot-walking through the usual haze of homework battles and half-finished chores. Passion and fulfillment? Nope, just sheer survival. And the worst part is, most of us have meekly accepted that this is how it has to be right now.

Buck up, girlfriend! You can do a lot more than (barely) get by—and 2012 can be … Read More »


 

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A Spiritual Girl in a Material World: Gabrielle’s Gift Guide | December 23, 2011

This holiday season, rather than spend money on something you’re unsure someone will like, donate money or time on their behalf instead. Pick an organization that is aligned with your friend/family member’s interests. Then donate money or volunteer you time on their behalf to that organization. Give them a gift that keeps on giving.

Gratitude is the Attitude: Share your gratitude when writing holiday cards this season. Each time you send a card to a family member or friend make sure to highlight why you’re grateful for them. Spreading gratitude ignites happiness in you and others. People value handwritten cards rather … Read More »


 

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Confessions of a Spaholic: Pañpuri Organic Spa | December 21, 2011

I have to confess that I am an authentic Spanish Spaholic. And it is great, for as I am a beauty journalist I get to test every single spa available. Nevertheless, this fairytale situation has a terrible downside: I have grown to be quite a connoisseur in everything spa-related. That is why I truly recommend Pañpuri Organic Spa. Want to know more about it? Click on the article!


 

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‘Tis Season, To Consider Your Reason! | December 19, 2011

‘Tis Season, To Consider Your Reason!

In Life, ‘It’s’ all about

Perspective, Perspective, Perspective!

So, what’s yours?

Do you know for sure?

Let’s find out shall we?

I’m going to pose a series of questions, the answers to which many people don’t even want to consider, let alone face. These are questions, whether you have thought about them consciously or at a more sub-cortical or unconscious level, whose responses define you, direct you, even control your thoughts, feelings and actions. So think carefully before you read on and do the required work. Because if you do, well, one does not come away from a self awareness … Read More »


 

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Antoinette Cabral: Female Sensual Lifestyle & Dating Coach | December 15, 2011

Almost all women are born with certain insecurities; these insecurities usually grow with the more Mr. Not-Right’s that you see and the more failed relationships that you experience. Have you ever felt that you attract the wrong guy? Have you ever felt that something about you was not good enough? Well, stop right there. Yes, we all have our doubts, but there are people out there like Antoinette Cabral that will help you become the sexy, confident, man magnet that you deserve to be (and those insecurities will fall away).  Antoinette Cabral is a Female Sensual Lifestyle & Dating Coach. … Read More »


 

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Plastic Beauty – Cosmetic surgery developments of the last decade | December 8, 2011

At one time, cosmetic surgery was the preserve of the especially vain and wealthy. Most ‘plastic’ procedures were treated as a taboo of sorts and the majority of ordinary people could neither afford nor contemplate having their bodies sculpted by surgeons. A lot has changed over the past half century, however and in the last decade alone public opinion has warmed to the idea of cosmetic surgery; in fact, cosmetic surgical procedures, the likes of which are carried out every day by The hospital Group, are not merely considered normal; they are wholly desirable.

Although statistics can be misleading, crunching numbers … Read More »


 

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A Big ‘But’ | December 8, 2011

What do you want out of life? Have you any idea? I’m surprised by the staggering number of people who’ve reached ‘a certain age’ and are still clueless about how to create their own little slice of fabulosity.

I say ‘create’, because we do have the power to accomplish anything. It takes clear intentions and a lot of work, sure, but if you’re willing to tackle the tasks and step out of your comfort zone, you might surprise yourself at just how much you can accomplish.

I find the biggest obstacle with most people is that they simply have A Big But:

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Evening Primrose Oil: The Benefits | November 23, 2011

Evening primrose oil has proven to be an all-rounder when it comes to improving women’s health. Here we take a look at ten reasons why it might be good for you and there are some reasons that men can benefit from it too.

Evening primrose oil is a natural product, free of chemicals and is said to be great for relieving discomfort during the monthly cycle.

It is said to alleviate pain in tender breasts, abdominal pain and lower back pain.

Arthritis sufferers may find it helps relieve symptoms such as joint pain and swelling.

By reducing pain and discomfort felt during menstruation it … Read More »