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If you work an office job, you can probably do everything you need to sitting in the same seat for 8 hours. And unfortunately, that’s what many of us practically do. Other than the occasional staff meeting, all too many of us don’t go beyond our office chairs in our workday. I’ve certainly done that, [...]
The hectic lifestyle most of us have makes us very susceptible to energy drain – that feeling when you are too tired to do the things you usually love. Energy drain can go beyond just tiredness and aching muscles; it can also affect your work, relationships, and physical and emotional health. Try a few or [...]
Have you ever wondered why so many people return refreshed, relaxed, and simply happier following a vacation? For some of these people, this post-vacation glow is the result of not only the vacation itself but also what they were able to achieve in their relationship during that vacation. An exotic locale may be just what [...]
Many of us endure stress each and every day. The race is on in today’s society and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down. Women especially have had to become masters at multitasking and the truth is it has become a necessity, not an option. Most of us are so busy “multitasking” that we don’t [...]
Many people ask me what clean eating is, and the truth is, it can mean different things to different people. Clean eating, at it’s core, is eating foods that are as close to the way nature intended them as possible. It’s about avoiding fake foods, packaged foods, refined (white) flour, refined (white and brown) sugar [...]
Your hair is stylish, your clothes are fab, and your look is chic. You are put together in every way and you know you look great. But why is it that you just can’t seem to find Mr. Right? To answer this question and as part of our “Be Your Best 365” series, we revisited [...]
Summer is just around the corner and with it comes the all too familiar image of the perfect “bikini body”. It starts to creep into our psyches around Memorial Day. Yet for all of the fretting we do about our physiques, coupled with unhealthy thoughts of weight loss, diet changes and the perceived need to [...]
Chia seed has become the super food darling of the nutrition and athletic worlds. The health benefits of chia seed with its essential minerals, anti-inflammatory Omega fats, and satiating dietary fiber are undeniable. Luckily, cooking with chia seeds has a whole other set of delicious benefits in the kitchen, too. Remember the Chia Pet? If [...]
We don’t need to look too far to see signs of mounting credit problems in our society today. Not only is it the focus of every newscast and headline, it has impacted our families, our friends, our communities, and for many, our personal lives. We are constantly reminded of the “credit crunch” and the heavy [...]
For many of us, the search for clear, healthy skin is one that seems challenging at best. We seek advice from experts at the local department store cosmetic counter in hopes that they will point us in the right direction and finally solve our problem. But are they really the experts that we think [...]
At age 21, I was working 60 hours a week bartending, waitressing and teaching aerobics all to put myself through college and avoid the strings attached to my ultra-conservative parents’ help. I was in a relationship that was going nowhere, but breaking it off seemed to be more stressful then just enduring the status quo. [...]
According to data released by the American Burn Association, in 2011 alone, over 450,000 patients in the United States were treated for burn injuries. That same year there are was an estimated 3500 burn deaths with approximately 3000 accounted for by residential fires and 500 from other sources. Add to this a total of 45,000 [...]
Sometimes you meet someone in your life and everything just clicks. There is so much excitement simply in the anticipation of being together and you both feel better when you are with each other. Your soul mate has finally arrived and you are ready for an adventure. At first, everything is great. You both get [...]
Your covers feel like a refuge of peace and solitude. A wave of sadness and despair wash over you like a warm summer mist. A mist, that seems to provide a sanctuary of separation. A sanctuary, that does not leave room for criticisms, insults, rejection, feelings of inferiority, vulnerability or accusations. Unfettered thoughts roam freely [...]
For many women, the idea of bringing a sexy look and attitude back into their lives is important but they simply don’t know where to start. We assumed in talking with London, UK based Image Consultant Antonia Mariconda AKA “The Cosmedic Coach” that we would hear all about the steps you need to take to look your [...]
As the collective interest in eating “better” grows, it pays to remember that what you eat can help your complexion, through something known as skin food. When we think of diet we usually think of weight loss or reducing the amount of fat or carbohydrates that are eaten. Yet, what you eat can play such [...]
Achieving healthy, glowing skin is a popular topic but also one that can also be confusing. Registered dietician and respected nutritionist, EA Stewart, will attest that you really are what you eat. And, the appearance of your skin is often a barometer of your internal health. After all, your skin is the largest organ of the [...]
Given that one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, breast reconstruction after mastectomy is a significant medical and aesthetic consideration. According to current projections, in 2011 alone an estimated 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women, along with 57,650 new cases of [...]
Over the last few weeks, we watched the debate unfold on the potential health risks of yoga, and we did so with fascination. A recent New York Times article and resulting book that kicked off a firestorm of conversation but for all the wrong reasons. Rather than taking sides on whether or not Yoga is a [...]
Valentines Day isn’t just about love (or lust), it’s also about having healthy relationships. But too often Cupid swings by and we don’t pause to think about what this day really should mean. Rather than focusing on what we think we are supposed to do during this annual and overly commercialized romance ritual, we are [...]
In founding be, we asked ourselves a simple question: “Why can’t you have the life you want, on your terms, without prejudice or pre-conceived notions about how you should look or feel?” … [Read More...]