06.05.08
A Sore Subject
Working up a sweat in the weight room: Hot. Hobbling around for two days afterward: Not hot. Sore muscles can turn your sexy sashay into a zombie shuffle, not something you want to explain each time you limp past a coworker's cubicle. Before you reach for vitamin I (ibuprofen) o... Continue
06.04.08
The Lean And Mean on Caffeine
Y/N: Do you look like Cruella De Vil before your 8 AM cup of joe? Y/N: Is your idea of the perfect alarm clock the blissful sound of your coffeemaker? Y/N: Do you visit your favorite barista twice before lunch (ok, and maybe once after)? If you answered yes to two or more of those questions, the... Continue
06.03.08
Cleansing Part III: Confession - I Almost, But Pretty Much, Made It!
Confession: I had to end my cleanse one night early. It wasn’t my fault. The magazine I work for won a kick-ass national award and I couldn’t bring myself to celebrate with ice water. So I had myself a cosmotini. The crazy thing? It actually made me slightly ill - as if my body had truly adap... Continue
06.02.08
Why Texting Him Is Good For Your Health
Admit it: You’ve flirted with your co-worker over IM (Instant Messenger). Or maybe sent steamy texts on your cell that you’d never dare say in real life (“I want u 2 do that 2 me l8r”). Don’t be ashamed! Flirting is good for your health. Studies show that people who flirt more often have highe... Continue
05.30.08
Snackin' Sexy
“Maybe the past is like an anchor holding us back. Maybe you have to let go of who you were to become who you will be.” – Carrie Bradshaw, “Sex and The City”
Helloooo, Lover. We’ve been waiting oh-so-long for your return. Clearly, your sadistically sho... Continue
05.29.08
Mullin' it over
Quick: Name the king of the tree crops. OK, we don’t have a clue either, but we do know that the mulberry once held the lofty status of king of the tree crops until it was squished into obscurity. Now, health nuts have rediscovered that mulberries are packed with as many free-radical-fighti... Continue
05.28.08
Sandpoint, Idaho: Top Spots Where Hip Meets Health
Nestled into the bottleneck of a state known for potatoes and lewd politicians (we’re talking about you, Senator Larry Craig) lies Sandpoint, Idaho - a hip mountain town that offers hiking and biking in the Selkirk Mountains and sea kayaking on the fifth deepest lake in the US, Lake Pend Or... Continue
05.27.08
Cleansing Part II: Bonding With My Channels of Elimination
I love snack mix. Of course I didn’t realize this until I was five days into my first cleanse . It was Wednesday afternoon, and I was staring down the snack closet at my office. Will it matter if I have two rye crisps and a sesame stick? My willpower didn’t fail me: I satisfied my bored hunger w... Continue
05.26.08
How To Become Miss Popular…With Yourself
Her name was Heather. In high school, she had killer bangs, everyone wanted to sit with her at lunch, and just wanted to be her in general. Guess what? Even in adulthood, it’s healthy to want to be popular, but you must start with yourself. Sound simple? Self acceptance is one of the most diffi... Continue
05.23.08
Eat, Drink, And Be Berry
And this little piggy cries wee-wee-wee all the way home. Can you blame her? She’s among the 20 percent of us who’ll get a urinary tract infection (UTI) during her lifetime, according to the National Institutes of Health . Caused mostly by E. coli in the urethra, UTIs not only make wee-weeing a ... Continue
