My Happiness Inventory of 5

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Happiness. Peace. Joy. Whatever name fits best, I have a checklist for it. How I came to it in a nutshell: I got tired of studying “issues.” I’d talked mine to death and I still felt ineffective, stuck, and vulnerable. I then met survivors of harrowing situations (typhoons Ketsana and Haiyan, political prisoners and more) […]

Less Is More In Skincare, Too!

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SIMPLIFY. “Less is more” is a healthy philosophy for pretty much everything in life. In food, less processed means more nutrients and less junk. Studies show that mindfulness — clearing the mind of clutter and focusing on the now — has significant health benefits for the brain and aging. In skincare, simple formulations with as […]

Your Skin Needs You To Stop Stressing

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Make stress management a priority. Like, now. Set an alarm to meditate for 10-20 minutes a day. And schedule a facial to zone out for an hour. And keep a gratitude journal. And do yoga. And turn your phone off on the weekend. That’s “and,” not “or,” by the way. Your skin, body, and mind […]

This Dad Uses Health & Fitness To Bond With Family

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By Miguel Feuermann Sports run in our family.  Although many comment from the sidelines and think we are absolutely crazy because of what we do, we think ours is a super healthy dose of life! With the kind of sports we do — gymnastics, swimming, triathlon, cycling, running, football and more — you can imagine what our home looks like. […]

Drink Lots Of Water: 30-Day Healthy Skin Challenge

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Your body needs water. Your skin needs water. Drink water. It really is that important.  While water alone can’t keep skin healthy — enough sleep, good nutrition, plus a good skincare regimen that includes proper cleansing, a moisturizer to prevent water loss (you’re seeing how important it is to prevent water loss, yes?) and strengthen the […]

Your Vitamins Or Meds Could Be Causing Your Skin Problems

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Your Medication Is Important, But Could Be Affecting Your Skin A surprising variety of medications can cause acne, hyperpigmentation, and even skin sensitivity. Some vitamins and drugs known to be… …Acnegenic: T3 and T4 hormone supplements Vitamin B12 (alone or in multivitamins) Certain hair growth supplements Some neurologic medications and anti-depressants …Photosensitizers (can make skin […]

Your Skin Wants You To Exercise Daily: 30-Day Healthy Skin Challenge

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“Post #bootcamp…I swear my #espresso’s smiling at me 🙂 #workout 145, day 144, 2016. #dailyexercise #dailyworkouts #hiit #fitness #health #happiness #pourmeasmile” via @LauraAtVMV Work out daily. Not 3x-a-week, not 4x…but every day. Why? Most of us lead sedentary lives, with hours and hours of inactivity in front of a computer or binge watching a current TV […]

Your Skin Wants You To EAT Your Antioxidants

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“Dinner in the sunshine. Natural fiber place mats, retro tin camping plates, spinach soup, lotsa veggies, grilled fish. #healthyeats #eatarainbow” via @LauraAtVMV It’s not just what you stop eating — great skin comes from what you DO eat. The junk is gone, yay for you! Now what? First, let’s over-emphasize how thankful your skin is […]

Junk Food Is Junk For Your Skin

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It’s called “junk” for good reason. Dump the junk. NO MORE JUNK FOOD. Get rid of it, don’t shop for it, don’t store it. Unless that isn’t clear yet: while you can lessen some less-than-healthy foods, junk food does your body, brain, and skin ZERO favors, period, and needs to not have a role in your life. At […]

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