While I’m not the biggest beer drinker (I like fruity, girly drinks) I have heard of marathon runners using it post-run. Turns out there is something to it! Beer contains polyphenols, antioxidants that regulate the immune system and suppress genes involved in provoking stress and inflammation. A study took 277 marathoners and split them into [...]
Another Excuse to Eat Chocolate!
Like I needed one? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…I love chocolate! Chocolate is better than…well let’s just say I really love Chocolate!;) I recently read that there has been research that suggests that dark chocolate is actually healthy to boot, here’s why… Chocolate is made from plants, which means it contains many [...]
Cherry Blossoms – More Than Just a Pretty Flower
It’s almost spring and I can hardly wait! For me Spring symbolizes longer days, warmer weather, and the realization that I’ll be a year older (on March 23rd in case you want to send me a birthday gift).;) Nothing, in my opinion, symbolizes the onset of Spring more than the appearance of The Cherry Blossom. [...]
The Magic of Green Tea
More than ever before, we are overly stressed physically, financially and mentally and living in a toxic environment. So it is important that we take the time to create a chain reaction of profound wellness. Green tea, a simple, inexpensive plant can help promote profound healing and well-being. One type of Japanese green tea is [...]
Craving Cranberries
Cranberries are a delectable treat served next to your turkey for Thanksgiving, but cranberries aren’t just for the holidays anymore. The cranberry is one of three fruits native to North America that is grown for commercial purposes. It was the Native Americans that first discovered how versatile this fruit was, using it for food, dye [...]
Turning Back the Clocks
No one likes to get old. It’s already bad enough knowing that age is taking you over day by day, but when your experience and wisdom begins to show on your face, it already feels like your life is over. That first wrinkle is something every person, man or woman, dreads. Is there anything you [...]
DIY Spa
De-stress yourself without breaking the bank. Send the kids off to slumber party. Send the hubby on a Guys Night Out. Unplug your phone and turn off your porch light, make this night all about you. You may not get the hunky massage therapist, but these DIY Spa tips and tricks will be sure to [...]
A Chocoholic’s Dream
There’s a lot of them out there. The ones that use chocolate as an excuse for absolutely everything. Cravings, sweet tooth, stress…there’s always a reason for chocolate. Well, spas have caught on. This sweet decadent is not only for your tasting pleasure anymore, but commonly used in treatments to nourish your skin and take a [...]
Man Spa
Spas aren’t just for women anymore. It’s a guy thing now. Men get stressed, overwhelmed and worn out as well. They need “me” time as much as women do, and sometimes a man cave just doesn’t cut it. Men deserved to get pampered, too. Well, Men, you can do just that. The International Spa Association [...]
Looking Young & Natural
We all want to do it. Turn back the clock on a few wrinkles. Who wouldn’t want to look younger? These days, you have to take so many precautions to stay young, like avoiding age spots caused by traffic and pollution. With all the new innovations and discoveries, there’s no point in rubbing numerous chemicals [...]
