When Angelina Jolie recently announced that she had undergone a double mastectomy as a preventative measure against breast cancer, most people were shocked. I was delighted. Angelina is brave and bold, and knows we need to change the conversation about taboo topics such as breast cancer and prevention. I hope that her grace and honesty [...]
On the occasion of the silver-screen James Bond’s 50th anniversary, I have been contemplating the enduring appeal of the ultra suave and debonair British superspy. Now, a half-century and six Bond actors later, the series (and the Ian Fleming franchise) is one of the longest running in history. Why? Because of the character’s universal appeal [...]
Time for a confession. Two weeks ago, I was blissed out to meet Ricki Lake as a guest who helps women de-stress. I riffed with Ricki on tips you’ve might not have heard before, from the emWave to medicinal chocolate. It was thrilling to be on national TV for the first time, but perhaps not [...]
Is grounding ready for prime time? Short version: I’m still waiting to be fully convinced but so far, the evidence is promising. In this article, I want to review the data on the earthing/grounding phenom with the following questions in mind: What evidence do we have that the electrical currents embedded in the earth’s surface [...]
Are you ready to get healthier and love up those ever-challenged adrenal glands by trying something new, old, and easy called earthing? I’m all about easy. And free? Who isn’t totally into that? Kick off your shoes. It’s that simple. This health and beauty treatment is as old as dirt. In fact, it is dirt. [...]
Can’t lose weight no matter what? Maybe it’s your sunscreen. Don’t get mad–it’s just doing it’s job, just maybe a little too well. Slathering on sunscreen seems like a no-brainer. It’s still the best way to save face, prevent signs of aging like wrinkles and brown spots, and, oh yes, reduce your risk of skin [...]
“Abandon a project” will make me happier at home? Damn, it’s true. I’m not a quitter but yet again, Gretchen Rubin changed my thinking and taught me 5 new things about connecting to my joie de vivre. Gretchen Rubin has done it again. Her new book, Happier at Home (Crown, September 4, 2012) is crazypants [...]
A working mom is expected to be kind of a superhero. She has to be an expert juggler of all things social, domestic, work related. Everyone seems to be depending on you. It’s a daunting task, but you already know that. Here are a few handy apps that can keep you from feeling like a burnt [...]
By Guest Writer Daphne Cohn If there’s one thing I know for sure it’s that eating and living without pleasure = stress. And stress leads to: Weight gain Overeating Exhaustion Moodiness Irritability Overwhelm Loss of passion And way less beauty But the tricky thing is most women I know don’t think pleasure is that important. [...]
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