Skin is a dynamic surface that measures around 16 and 22 square feet and makes up 10% of our total bodyweight. It is a barrier to our environment, important for detoxification, and regulating our temperature and hormones.
In these vlogs I talk about what skin is, how it can age prematurely as well as common skin conditions (how to treat and prevent them).
My top six tips for aging gracefully are:
For children, or the child within you, the holiday season can truly feel like the most wonderful time of the year.
As an adult and a parent, this is not always the case. The most wonderful time often transforms into the most stressful. The strain of never-ending social, family and financial obligations, and those tempting, not-so-healthy foods that are always right under your nose are a few stressors that can leave you feeling stressed, sick, unhappy and exhausted.
There is a solution; it does not have to play out this way each year. Taking good care of yourself does not have to wait until the New Year.
Here are some simple suggestions to help you get through the season more relaxed and with peace of mind.
Having a baby can be one of the most wonderful moments in your life and also the busiest. With all the feedings, laundry, diaper changing, cleaning and other responsibilities, thinking about putting together a sexy outfit is often the last thing on your mind.
It can also be hard to adjust to your post baby body. After having my first, I was a bit surprised and disappointed that my stomach didn’t immediately go back to its pre pregnancy shape. But undergarments, or shapewear as it’s now called, can go a long way in helping you feel and look better in your clothes postnatal. These garments are not what your mother used to wear!
There are a number of great options for those interested in saying goodbye to unwanted lumps and bumps postpartum. Some of my favorites that can be worn under most clothing are (this is not paid advertising!):
One of my favorite iconic celebrity mothers is Audrey Hepburn. Not only was she an Oscar winning actress famously known for her roles in popular movies of the 50’s and 60’s…
The love of denim is universal and something that can be found in almost every woman’s closet. I love my favorite pair of jeans – nothing beats a nice fitting pair of jeans that make you feel amazing every time you put them on! Denim truly is a fabric that can be easily worn and is one fashion staple everyone must have.
This season we see a wide range of denim inspirations. Embellished and patchwork
denim, and new denim skirts, accessories, jumpsuits, rompers and dresses are all taking front stage this spring and summer.
Here are some of my favorite pieces from this season’s myriad of denim classics and ideas for incorporating these new trends into your wardrobe.
If you have a uterus, or live with someone who has a uterus, then you know what PMS is! In fact, it has been estimated that up to 80% of all woman have experienced some form of PMS, or premenstrual symptom, at some point in their lives. Menstrual cramps, known medically as dysmenorrhea, affect approximately 50% of menstruating woman, 10% of whom experience incapacitating pain, usually lasting between one and five days each month.* It has been estimated that in the USA over 600 million work hours each year are lost due to any number of premenstrual symptoms.* There are many symptoms associated with each of the different categories of symptoms, not only cramps. PMS is often broken down into groups:
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Sleep is so important but the optimal amount is different for each family member.
It depends on age and other factors.
Find out the healthy sleep ranges by age, for you and your growing family.
Starting with babies (newborn to one year),
toddlers, preschoolers, school aged
children, teens and adults.
Guide to optimal family sleep (daytime naps & at night)
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