Tag: Wellness
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French Girl Secrets For Beauty And Wellness
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Here’s Why You Should Drink Green Tea Every Morning
When it comes to renowned beverages, green tea could rival the early fame days of Coca-Cola. Seen as the healthiest drink in the world, green tea is packed with antioxidants that allow for it to provide plenty of health benefits. Why green tea? Made from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant, green tea can be…
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5 Health Lessons To Learn From Italians
According to the Bloomberg Global Health Index, Italians are the healthiest people in the world (1). Using data from the World Bank, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations Population Division, Bloomberg evaluated 163 countries. The authors of the study then looked at health risks such as high blood pressure, obesity, and tobacco use.…
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Golden Berries: This Year’s Super Berries
Don’t let their small size fool you as golden berries are bursting with antioxidant benefits. Native to South America, golden berries (Peruvian ground cherries) are the latest berries being referred to as a superfood. They’re rich in fiber, vitamins, and polyphenols. Goldenberries are also a rare source of antioxidant withanolides. Due to its antioxidant value,…
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Tai Chi: 6 Ways It Boosts Your Health
An ancient Chinese discipline, tai chi has been adopted as an effective and beneficial tool for both mind and body. Consisting of a series of slow, fluid movements and deep breathing, tai chi is a form of exercise that places emphasis on stretching and strength training. It incorporates the idea of yin/yang by having the physical…
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9 Good Things That Happen From Drinking A Daily Glass Of Wine
We’ve all heard that a glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away, but just how factual is it? With the growing need to adopt a healthier lifestyle, drinking alcohol can leave us feeling guilty. Thankfully, emerging research continues to highlight the benefits that come from moderately consuming alcohol. In fact, consuming a glass…
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6 Reasons To Lift Weights in 2019
When one thinks of weights, they think of big bulking muscles reminiscent of bodybuilders and professional wrestlers. While appealing for some women, other women prefer to be not just strong but lean as well. Weight training continues to be an often discarded form of exercise due to common misconceptions about its effects on one’s body.…
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How Halle Berry Uses Resistance Bands To Stay Fit At 52
Halle Berry is an ageless beauty with an amazing physique. The 52-year-old Oscar winner is serious about her health and fitness, and this is clear from her appearance on the red carpet. While she follows a keto diet, Berry also does her best to stay in shape. As a result of the continuous admiration that…
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Stay Fit With Jada Pinkett Smith’s Workout Planks
When it comes to staying as fit as celebrities like Jada Pinkett Smith, sometimes this journey can be hindered due to a few obstacles. Firstly, most of us are unable to hire personal trainers that will help ensure we stay in tip top shape. There’s also the factor of not finding enough time to travel to…
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Briana Chandler: Fitness Icon And Business Woman
Dressed in black yoga pants and a matching top, along with sleek runners and wearing black headphones around her neck, Briana Chandler fits in seamlessly with the Camps Bay crowd – until you hear her Minnesota accent. Her sculpted shoulders were framed with shiny ebony locks hanging loose down her back. Wearing no make-up, she…