Whichever season we are in, there are factors that can affect your skin such as harsh winds and strong sunlight. There are things that you can do to take care of your skin all year round and this does not have to involve spending a fortune on creams and lotions. "Pamper your skin all year round [...]
Whether you're brand new to yoga or you're currently obsessed, creating your own space to practice at home is an awesome idea regardless of your experience level. Why? Consider the following benefits to creating your home studio for starters... You'll save money in the long-run: after all, gym memberships and yoga classes can certainly add up [...]
Fashion, lifestyle, and stereotypes often go hand in hand. While you shouldn’t judge a book by their cover, everyone does. A person who lives a vegan or eco-friendly lifestyle, for example, is often coined as having a hippie-styled fashion sense. Now, if you were to google the word “hippie” you’d be greeted with pictures of messy, [...]
Clean living and mindfulness are ever-so-trendy right now, and so they should be, as your mental wellbeing is just as important as your physical wellbeing. With the booming digital world taking over our lives and decreasing our attention span, mind-body workouts are now more important than ever and should form part of your personal fitness plan. [...]
Most of the women that were fit and working out before pregnancy, even during the pregnancy to some extent, tend to have ambitious plans regarding their postpartum days. To get rid of the few extra pounds and get in the shape within a few weeks sounds fairly easy, but most of them face the facts quite [...]
Turning 50 does not have to mean saying goodbye to a youthful you. In fact, the 50s are a golden time when you have taken care of pretty much all of life’s major responsibilities like building a successful career, saving for retirement, and raising children. You’re now ready to truly live for yourself. This new-found freedom [...]
Feeling your best is likely to be something you want to do each day. However, if you’re dealing with a variety of medical conditions, you may seek the advice of your physician. Relying on prescription drugs can help alleviate the severity of your symptoms and assist you in regaining your health. Over time, you may want [...]
A healthy lifestyle should be maintained throughout the year – it’s a year-round thing. But it becomes even more obvious during the summer with the desire to wear way less clothing than what you usually wear outdoors. And keeping yourself on the perfect track (both indoor and outdoor) during the dog days, shouldn’t be a big deal. [...]
I love girl’s nights. But I’ll admit, they’re not great for swimsuit season. Just one night of hanging with the girls can throw your diet out the window. After all, the staples of a girl’s night are junk food and chick flicks. And if you decide to go out for cocktail hour, you could be adding [...]
These days there is a real fear that natural beauty products and what they claim will happen are too good to be true. Ingredients may not be sourced properly or be natural at all — “All natural” says the bottle, but the ingredients list reads differently. Manufacturers may not follow ethical standards — Is the manufacturer [...]
For most people that don’t already go to the gym every day, it’s a place they only visit after the holidays or just before beach season starts. However, there are solid benefits to going to the gym every day. You can make it a lifestyle to frequent a gym regardless of the weather outside or the [...]
You’re going along in life like normal and then you take a glance in the mirror or see a photo of yourself and notice it: your smile isn’t as white as it used to be. You try to write it off as no big deal, but in a world of teeth whitening treatments, why put up [...]
Everyone desires the perfect body, trim and toned with no ounce of fat anywhere. When working out, you tend to lose weight everywhere, even the posterior as it stores fat. You need to work out your posterior to tone it and give it a lift. A great backside looks fabulous in a pair of jeans. One [...]
“I woke up on the wrong side of the bed” This is a popular excuse when you feel grumpy and irritated and not in the mood for the day. The mood that you are in the morning is important as it will make or break your day. You can’t be productive if you are not in [...]
The concept of natural and holistic beauty treatments started gaining popularity in the 90s. Mineral-based cosmetics, super food-infused skin care products and other natural products were introduced under the umbrella of ‘cleaner beauty counters’. Since then, the popularity of natural beauty products and trends has only increased with time – especially with people realising the potential [...]
Many, many years ago, we used natural products for our hair care and our hair products because there were no synthetic alternatives. As time passed and we evolved, along came the synthetic product to make washing and caring for our hair easier and accessible to everyone. But now we are seeing a rise in people returning [...]
One of the things that are very common in this day and age involves women working too much. The constant challenges of making a living and possibly raising a family can be overwhelming. This may be especially true if you have a demanding career, such as a nurse or educator. Dealing with people all day can [...]
From the 15th – 21st of May the nation’s diet will be turning green for National Vegetarian Week in the UK. It’s an excellent opportunity to try out tasty, new vegetarian recipes and sample fresh ingredients from local produce. There are hundreds of health benefits to vegetarianism including improved moods, lower blood pressure and weight loss. The [...]
Flexibility refers to the range of motion in joints that helps to stretch the muscle fibers, which come in contact with the joints. However, as we age, our muscles naturally lose strength and size. Consequently, they may become less flexible. Today, we explore the effects of inflexibility and the importance of being flexible as you age. [...]
There are times when you are so busy at work that you are no longer aware of the time. As a result, you end up sitting for a very long time without doing any other activity. This is what makes you gain weight. It could also pose tremendous risk on your health. This is why it [...]
For those who understand that time is money, the early hours of the morning aren’t for sleeping in. Getting a jump start on your day before most office workers have even had their first cup of coffee gives you the competitive edge you need to conquer any challenge that might come your way. Whether you’re getting [...]
As you grow older your body produces less of the essential hormones that keep your body firm and toned. Muscle mass becomes much harder to achieve and metabolism begins to slow, causing weight gain many times, to people who have never had a problem with it before. The good news is that while you can't prevent [...]
Whenever I need some serious "me" time, I look no further than a day at the spa. There's nothing quite like a healthy, relaxing, pampering spa day. I love to release my mind, body and spirit into the gifted hands of pampering professionals who soothe and rejuvenate me with facials, massages, body wraps and helpful insights. Fortunately [...]
Men with sensitive skin have it rather bad. Most of us men can just apply whatever and shave away, just being careful enough to not nick ourselves. Men with sensitive skin have so much more to deal with than just making sure they avoid a nick or two. Quite often after shaving, men with sensitive skin [...]
