WELLNESS
Self-Care isn’t Selfish. Start the New Year less Stressed. You can do it!
Here’s 7 things you can do to make the New Year great! Make Some Short-term Goals! Everyone makes New Year’s resolutions…and then breaks them pretty quickly. We don’t want you to do that. Instead, set two or three goals that you can accomplish. Write them down by hand (that’s been proven to make more of…
Read MoreGet The Lead Out Of Your Hair Dye, Rules The FDA
Lead acetate can no longer be included in hair dye formulations, according to a ruling by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The new rule does not take effect until October 2019 but, significantly, it finishes the one remaining use of lead, a neurotoxin, in cosmetic products in the US.1 “In the nearly 40…
Read More10 Habits For Successful Goal Digging!
We hear the word success and we each think of something different. But ultimately, success boils down to some strategic habits. Setting your own goals and then making sure you reach them, however you can, doesn’t happen overnight. You need to be devoted, dedicated and continually persevere. If you want a successful life, learn from…
Read MoreHow To Survive The Holidays And Maintain Your Sanity!
Holidays, for most of us, are a special time of year when we link up with friends and family, attend parties (or rather, endless parties!), share food and drinks (maybe too much at times! There goes that waist!) and exchange gifts. Unfortunately, some of this excitement can create undue stress. I overate! Is this the…
Read MoreCalifornia Becomes The First State To Ban Animal Testing. Totally!
From the beaches of SoCal to the red carpets of Hollywood to the natural beauty of northern California, the trend-setting state and MONAT, the global haircare brand that embodies modern nature, applaud this awesome, important and long-overdue event. On August 31, in a unanimous vote of 80 to 0, the California State Assembly passed a…
Read MoreYou Need Your Zzzzz’s More Than You Know!
We all know that sleep makes you feel better (hug that comforter!) but its importance goes way beyond just boosting your mood or banishing under-eye circles. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health. Not enough sleep on a regular basis can raise your risk for some…
Read MorePlaying In Nature Really Does Keep Kids Happier
Kids are tuned to their smart phone screens, their iPads, their videogames. It seems like a long gone era when kids raced around outside for the afternoon, being called into dinner by a Mom yelling their names throughout the neighboring lawns. But this transformation from playing outside actually has negative health effects. A small but…
Read MoreExercise And Self Esteem Go Hand-In-Hand
Want to feel better and have more confidence? The guarantee to unlocking a happier life starts with exercise. It really does work. Substantial research shows that when you exercise, your brain starts to release all the “good” hormones—serotonin, endorphins, and dopamine. Together, the hormones will help you feel more relaxed, happier, and in less pain.…
Read MoreThe Health and Beauty Benefits of Water
How many times have you heard that you should drink 8 glasses of water a day? It’s common knowledge but do we really know why we need to drink that much water? Listen up! Your body is mostly water and comprises about 60 percent of your body weight. According to the Mayo Clinic, water: Eliminates…
Read MoreThe Holidays Are So Over So Let’s Get Back To Healthy Living!
The holidays? So 10 days ago! Now it’s time to get yourself feeling the best you can, both mentally and physically. Yes, a recipe for healthy living takes a bit of work but the rewards really are priceless. By creating a lifestyle that centers on health from the inside out, it becomes an ingrained routine…
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