8 Benefits of Exercise Beyond Weight Loss

8 Benefits of Exercise Beyond Weight Loss

We all know that exercise is good for us.  And that it will help us maintain a healthy weight. We know we should exercise daily. And that we should be doing aerobics. And pilates. Weight bearing exercises. Yoga, zumba, swimming, kegel exercises, cycling and don’t...
Wellness Retreats With A Twist

Wellness Retreats With A Twist

Talk about targeting a very specific consumer! The other day, while looking through my Facebook feed, I noticed this interesting trend of companies or stores specializing in one single product or service.  First, it was an ad for a restaurant in Tokyo, Japan,...
Inflammation-Fighting Superstar Superfoods

Inflammation-Fighting Superstar Superfoods

Inflammation is the process by which the body’s white blood cells and the chemicals they manufacture protect us from trauma, injury and infections due to bacteria or viruses.  As the inflammation proceeds, these chemicals begin releasing other substances which...
Fitness Trackers: Passing Fad or Pretty Fab?

Fitness Trackers: Passing Fad or Pretty Fab?

I may be a lady of a certain age (rotary phones, anyone?), but I happen to be really into technology and cool gadgets.  In fact, over the years, I have proudly owned, and mastered, most of them: from the Walkman and the VCR (I was the one who figured out how to get...