Health

Coconut Oil Health and Beauty Benefits

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Coconut oil, sometimes known as coconut butter, is made by extracting oil from dried coconuts. Virgin coconut oil doesn't contain any dangerous hydrogenated or trans-fatty acids. Health benefits of coconut oil can be... Read more ->

Beauty

How to get rid of cellulite: Natural home remedies

Aromatherapy BathCellulite decorates thighs and bottoms of about 95 per cent of women of all ages, body types, and body weights to a greater or lesser extent. How to get rid of it?... Read more ->

Emotional Wellness

Useful positive attitude tips

LoveThe common meeting point of various theories is that emotions cause a noticeable physical change in the body. These physical changes can be perceived as body sensations. For example, fear causes an increase in heartbeat and... Read more ->

Nutrition

How to make healthy smoothies: Smoothie recipes

Green SmoothieHealthy SmoothiesBerries SmoothieI love smoothies… They prove that tasty food can be healthy too! Smoothies are a great way to snack... Read more ->

Weight Loss

Boost your metabolism

MetabolismMetabolism is the rate at which body burns calories to perform all of its activities, including breathing, digestion, and circulation. A person’s metabolism can be affected by such factors as age, gender, genetics, stress, and the amount of exercise the person gets... Read more ->

Fitness

How to make exercise a habit

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The solution to giving yourself enough energy to hit the gym before dinner could be to switch to a protein snack, or one that balances protein, fiber and carbs. Sugary snacks, including fruit, can make some people feel more hungry instead of less. Use lots of water to wash down... Read more ->

Yoga

Detox yoga sequence

Detox YogaStart a detoxing and calorie torching bonfire using this sequence in your regular practice – it will transform your body, mind and heart! Watch more ->




Going Green

What are the most important foods to buy organic?

Organic TomatoesMost people don’t make the switch to naturally-grown overnight, but if you want a good place to start, the list below should help you to select foods that are less heavily contaminated with pesticide and insecticide residues... Read more ->

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Ten steps to better communication: Save your marriage

Happy CoupleWhile there are many factors that are important in the success or failure of a marriage, the ability to communicate with each other is one that stands out head and shoulders above the rest! I work extensively with couples, both online and offline... Read more ->

14 Toxic chemicals to avoid in skin care and hair care products (including organic!)

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Do you know that manufacturers can put practically any chemical they want into skin care and hair care products, even if it is a hazardous chemical listed in the RTECS database of toxicity and even if it is considered a toxic waste chemical by the EPA? 90 percent of the ingredients in these products have not been assessed for safety by the government or even by the cosmetics industry’s own safety panel. The FDA allows all sorts of chemicals to be used in these products, including … Read more



The South Beach Diet

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Dr. Arthur Agatston is the inventor of the famous South Beach Diet and national bestselling author. Dr.Agatston discusses aggressive prevention that he believes stops heart attacks and strokes. He also discusses why … Read more



Happy Holidays!

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Alain de Botton: A kinder, gentler philosophy of success

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Alain de Botton examines our ideas of success and failure — and questions the assumptions underlying these two judgments. Is success always earned? Is failure? He … Read more



Office workout routine: 14 simple and effective exercises you can do at your desk

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The majority of us spend most of our day in the office. Sitting for prolonged periods can lead to excess fat storage, weaken muscles, neck and back problems, a depressed mood, and a lack of energy. You may not want to turn your office into a mini gym, but there are exercises you can do sitting at your … Read more



Audrey Hepburn's beauty secrets

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For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.

For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.

For a slim figure, share your food with the … Read more



Talks Dan Pink on the surprising science of motivation

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Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think. Listen for illuminating stories – and maybe, a way … Read more



Silicon LED tattoos can turn you into a billboard

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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working on LED tattoos. These are flexible thin silicon electronic circuits on silk substrates that can make your skin a screen. The circuits are just about 1 millimeter long and 250 nanometers thick. The silk keeps … Read more



Winter beauty: 15 rules of winter skin care and hair care

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Winter season can be extremely stressful for our skin and hair due to low temperatures and harsh, freezing winds outside, as well as drying-low humidity resulting from heating inside. These can cause dry, flaky, chapped and irritated skin, dry hair and itchy scalp. Here are some tips to help your skin and hair feel more comfortable during … Read more



Christian the lion

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So touching… so sweet… I love … Read more