As a whole, we humans spend the majority of our time indoors. We are missing out on the sunshine and fresh air that our bodies crave for optimal health. Our homes, offices, and gyms are places that can be stale and even toxic. A good way to make your indoor environment healthier is to bring the outdoors inside by introducing…
The reasons why many people turn to mindful meditation are somewhat universal. People want a safe and effective way to reduce stress, relieve pain and promote a better overall health. But amidst the world of health benefits that researchers directly link to mindful meditation, there are a number related, specifically, to women. Thanks to several studies on how meditation affects the female…
With fall in full swing (we see you, PSL), it’s time to talk skin. Autumn brings cooler weather (sweater weather!) and a drop in humidity, which makes for dry, stale air and even drier skin. “Mix this with dry heat from radiators, and it’s a setup for skin disasters like eczema and dry, itchy skin,” says Shari Marchbein, M.D., a…
All it really takes to prepare your skin to go makeup free is to simply find the confidence to stop wearing makeup. But of course, that confidence has to come from somewhere. Here are five tips to get your skin feeling good (so you can feel good working with the natural look!). 1. Hydrate We all know that’s an essential part…
Women’s health
When you have a newborn baby, your waistline may be the last thing on your mind. Yet women often feel pressured to lose their “baby weight” as quickly as they can after pregnancy. It’s completely normal to have some weight left over at the end of pregnancy. This is due to the change in body composition to support the pregnancy. Bouncing back to your…
Sometimes that first hour of being awake has so much influence on your attitude the rest of the day that when you don’t start it off right, your entire day can go downhill. However, a relaxing morning routine that wakes you up and makes you excited to start the day can help immensely. With these little changes to your morning routine, you…
Move your body in a way that feels good Instead of forcing yourself up super early for boot camp because “you have to,” think about how moving actually makes you feel. “Exercise can be great, but not if you’re using it as punishment,” says Bishop. “Try to divorce movement from changing the size and shape of your body, and do…
Relax. You deserve it, it’s good for you, and it takes less time than you think. You don’t need a spa weekend or a retreat. Each of these stress-relieving tips can get you from OMG to om in less than 15 minutes. 1. Meditate A few minutes of practice per day can help ease anxiety. “Research suggests that daily meditation may alter the brain’s…
Serena Williams rocketed back to tennis stardom, yummy-mummyness and Wimbledon’s final – here are some of the hacks that help Serena Williams is quite possibly the greatest female tennis player of all time. Being a great athlete at any sport is tough enough. Being the greatest athlete in between being pregnant, giving birth and breastfeeding is just cruel to the rest of us. Serena’s…