Ever since the emergence of social media, I now put more effort into the way I pour my oatmeal, wiping off the edges and laying out toppings I never used to even add before. I also probably spend way too much time thinking about what ingredients will give my post-workout smoothie a camera-ready appeal. I do all of this, just in case it looks pretty … Continue reading How to make a Healthy, but Instagrammable Smoothie Bowl
This Saturday, June 13th, Red Door Spa is celebrating Global Wellness Day with several wellness activities on the rooftop terrace at their 5th Avenue Flagship location. With the slogan “One day can change your whole life,” Global Wellness Day is an entirely not-for-profit day and social platform dedicated to bringing together exercise, healthy eating and spiritual teachings to raise awareness of living well throughout the … Continue reading NYC Event Alert: Celebrate Global Wellness with Red Door Spa
March is National Nutrition Month, and what better way to observe the occasion than by finding a way to use nutrition to beautify our skin. That’s why I’m pleased to announce a new feature on the blog: “Smoothie of the Month,” where I’ll feature smoothie recipes that are not only good for you on the inside, but will allow your outside to be beautified as … Continue reading Smoothie of the Month: Get Glowing Skin with Guava
In an effort to start incorporating more health and wellness stories onto the blog, here are some tips on dealing with stress…. Stress can easily come from every direction in our lives—demanding bosses, wailing children, absent spouses, financial woes are just a few of the stressors that demand our attention and our sanity. All this pressure can add up and contribute to major and minor … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Meditation
This is a guest post by Caroline Elliott, a freelance beauty writer. Living an all-natural lifestyle requires a lot of effort, but gluten-free makeup is making life simpler. Gluten-sensitive people say that their lips react to even the smallest amounts of gluten in their lipstick. And with this group of individuals increasing in number, this is a growing area of makeup to watch. But what … Continue reading Why is Gluten-Free Makeup for Me?
FTC Disclosure: This product was provided for review. Over the years, I have become borderline obsessed with trying to find the best concealer to hide the genetic dark circles that have tormented my face since childhood. I always thought it would be great if a product would emerge on the market that would help fade the dark casts under my eyes, and reduce the tell-tale signs … Continue reading StriVectin EV- Get Even Dark Circle Corrector Review
On Thursday, January 31st, I had the opportunity to attend an event to learn more about Reviving Red, a new hair care line developed by Pureology for red and copper color-treated hair. People with red hair often contend with fading and color bleeding; this hair care line makes it possible for red and copper treated hair to last up to 30 washes. The system includes … Continue reading New: Pureology Reviving Red Hair Care Line
So far I have revealed my mom’s secrets for great skin, and how she gets a natural flush across her cheeks. Today, I’m going to divulge her secret for soft, shiny hair. We all know the benefits of eating eggs. They are rich in protein, vitamins and biton, and usually people eat them. Well, not my mom. Since I was a kid I’ve seen her crack … Continue reading Beauty Secrets from my mom Part 3: Using Eggs in Shampoo
Friday, February 3, 2012, will mark National Wear Red Day®, an annual event that encourages Americans to wear red as a symbol of their support for women’s heart health awareness. In February 2003, The Heart Truth® campaign launched the Red Dress as the national symbol to inspire women to take better care of their cardiovascular health, and to build awareness of heart disease among woman. … Continue reading February 3, 2012 is National Wear Red Day®
It is estimated that that almost 1.2 million people in the United States have HIV, and 1 in 5 of those are unaware that they are infected. HIV infection can lead to AIDS, and in order to bring attention to AIDS awareness, prevention and treatment, December 1st has been established as World AIDS Day. The theme for this year is, “Leading with Science, Uniting for Action”. … Continue reading Glam up for AIDS Awareness
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