Beauty

When summer comes, why do we love it so much? After endless winter and with us all sheltering in place; it looks like summer is finally here. Sunny skies and warm temperatures are so very pleasant. But summer also provides some important health benefits and wellbeing. Sunlight helps regulate almost all our bodily processes, and acting as psychological encouragement to...

After a grueling winter, summer is finally here! ...and Americans across the country are trading their heavier layers for lighter wear. Whether your summer fun in the sun is a picnic, hiking, volleyball on the beach, or grilling in the backyard, it’s important to remember one outer layer in particular: your skin.   Here are some easy tips to help...

If you’re wondering what you can do to improve your skincare and the condition of your skin, you can make some changes to your lifestyle which can help with this. We’ll consider some of the ways you can improve your complexion by making some small lifestyle changes. Try to decrease stress levels: Stress can cause you to develop wrinkles, dull...

1. DOUBLE CLEANSE Nothing removes dirt and grime like a good old double-cleanse.  Any oil or balm cleanser followed by milk or gel cleanser works for this step,  Bonus points for this step if you use a washcloth to remove all residue is a quality washcloth.   2.EXFOLIATE Physical exfoliators have a bad rap, but as long as you are using...

One of the tricks used by people, who have successfully cut carbs from their diet, is to replace the carbs with something that tastes similar. Here are some foods that can be used as substitutes without sacrificing taste: Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”: Save 30 grams per cup by steaming or microwaving fresh or frozen cauliflower. Add butter substitute, non-fat half-and-half milk...

The workday can seem long when your feet hurt. Podiatrists at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine give this breakdown of new advice for various people:   Steel-toed shoe wearers. Try a soft over-the-counter sole, or see a podiatrist for a custom-made orthotic insert.   Diabetics: Don’t buy shoes by how they feel. Get your feet measured so your...

This may not seem like sound advice. Everyone starts health-improvement resolutions on the first day of the new year, right? Yes, that is a popular day for people to start a journey that hopefully leads them to a very specific fitness destination. You may have done this in the past. Were you one of the estimated 2 out of 3...

Sometimes it’s not easy to get to sleep at night and get the rest you need. For some people, problems with sleep happen only once in a while, but for others, it’s an ongoing and chronic problem. Insomnia isn’t healthy because your body needs rest to recover and repair itself. People with sleeping problems have more risk of serious health...

Food to Eat for a Healthy Lifestyle Among all the news about which food are good for us or bad for us, figuring out what you can eat on a daily basis can be challenging. Some food is good for you but isn't necessarily a great addition to your diet if you're eating it every single day. Getting a balance...

Losing Weight on a Deadline The desire to lose weight may be inspired by many factors. For some folks, it starts with an epiphany – for instance, not recognizing the overweight person looking back in front of a mirror or an innocent “Are you pregnant?” questions from friends who notice your bulging belly fat. For other people, the drive to change...