Wellness & Beauty
Finding Joy through Flow and Play
The last few years have certainly proved challenging for many. With COVID-19 circulating, and lockdowns and travel restrictions in place, many of us have felt “stagnant.” The term “languishing” describes […]
Reflections Of An Aspiring Vegan
Our lifestyle and eating choices are as varied and different as we are as individuals. Some of us couldn’t fathom giving up meat or sugar, while others couldn’t imagine having […]
A Vegan Journey
“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on animals involved. For whatever reason, […]
Lessons in Achieving Longevity
As we age, we yearn to remain healthy and retain our quality of life. Many believe that age is just a number, and that people are only as old as […]
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT – WHAT’S IN YOUR DIET?
The Dos and Don’ts of the Mediterranean diet
According to quite a few doctors and cardiologists that I’ve spoken with, when it comes to a “diet” (and that’s not ‘diet’ as in you’re reducing the caloric intake and exercising to lose weight, but rather ‘diet’ as in how and what you eat) they all say that the best one for long-term health is the Mediterranean diet.
The Mediterranean diet […]
Local Leader in Healthcare Provides a Week’s Worth of Healthy Holiday Living
As we move into the Holiday week and prepare our homes, kitchen, and ourselves for family, food, and some much earned vacation time, we sometimes allow things like dietary options and healthy eating habits drift merrily back into the recesses of merriment. To help temper our yuletide lust for all things festive and sweet, local healthcare leader Noble […]
Avocado
Since when did this super-food get assigned such an unusual reputation?
All “hipster avocado toast” jokes aside, the benefits of enjoying an avocado in a salad or simply on its own are worth noting, here’s what Reader’s Digest has to say about this precocious fruit.
Lowers the risk of many heart related diseases as well as cancer risks- Among other things, avocados […]
Bacon
Who doesn’t love a good slice of bacon, is there anything more representative of an American morning than the familiar sounds and smells of a mouth watering piece of bacon sizzling over a hot frying pan. However, despite the popularity of this sprightly piece of pork, it remains debatable whether or not the risks outweigh the tasty reward. Here are […]
EXERCISE
Pilates Perseverance During the Pandemic
The pandemic hasn’t slowed Body Be Well Pilates of Red Hook, NY, down any! Like so many of our local (and national and global) businesses, adapt-adjust-persevere is what we have all had to do. And Body Be Well has done just that. Now, with the help of an Internet connection and a free app, you too can exercise with Chelsea […]
Your Guide to Home Workouts with Kristina Proper
Wait, what? I can’t go to the gym? How will I survive?
These were my thoughts 2 weeks ago…
I teach spin at KS Fitness in Hudson, NY. I love it, I need it, it helps keep me focused and in shape. The days I don’t teach spin class, I do a pretty simple, partially intense workout routine at our school’s fitness […]
Cycling Instructor Kristina Proper on How to Fit Exercise In
Maintaining physical fitness can be a challenge for anyone. Whether it’s our diet, exercise routines, or just being physically active, our busy work and personal lives don’t always leave much time for ensuring our bodies are at peak performance. But, as local Spin Cycling instructor Kristina Shepard Proper explains, there are many types of exercises we can fit into our […]
REHABILITATION
Let’s Manage Everyday Stress
“If you do not take time for your WELLNESS you will be forced to take time for your ILLNESS”!
By Lori Parsons and Dr. Jay Kain
With this fast-paced world, where speed has become the new norm, comes heightened levels of stress. While certain amounts of stress are beneficial, excessive levels can create a spiraling multitude of detrimental effects. At one’s very […]
BEAUTY
A few Stay at Home Beauty Tips from Elizabeth Bucci Esthetics
When it comes to DIY beauty, homemade skin and hair care as well as a host of other popular beauty myths run the gambit from practical, to downright bizarre. From using toothpaste as pimple remover to washing your hair with beer, the encyclopedia of beauty tips from the comforts of home can become a veritable landmine of tall-tales and gimmicks. […]
Do You Botox?
One of the questions I am most often asked is, “what do you do to your skin?” Which leads to discussion about aging and Botox and fillers and things like that. I have always been an open book. I think it is vital in my business to be open and honest with everyone. A lot of us compare ourselves […]
A Wake Up For Winter Skin
I always love to share what I have learned during all my years in the beauty business. One of my favorites is one we so desperately need during winter. The cold air, extra clothes, plus constantly being in heated rooms leaves my usually dry skin miserably dry in winter. Ashy, itchy effects that body lotions don’t seem to penetrate.
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