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Are You Drinking Enough Water?

January 27th, 2012 by Sara Cornell

Water is the source of life, and unless you’ve been living in a cave lately, you know that you need to drink water – and lots of it – every day for optimal health. The human body is almost 60% water; the brain is composed of 70% water, and the lungs are nearly 90% water. Lean muscle tissue contains about 75% water by weight; body fat contains 10% water and bone has 22% water. About 83% of our blood is water, which helps digest our food, transport waste, and control body temperature.

According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don’t have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.

What about the advice to drink eight glasses a day?

Everyone has heard the advice, “Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day.” That’s about 1.9 liters, which isn’t that different from the Institute of Medicine recommendations. Although the “8 by 8″ rule isn’t supported by hard evidence, it remains popular because it’s easy to remember.

About.com has a great tool on their nutrition link called a Hydration Calculator. I completed the quiz attached to the link, and according to their calculator, I should be drinking 2.4 Liters (81.5 ounces) of water every day, which is just slightly higher than the recommended ”8 by 8″ rule.

2+ liters of water can taste boring sometimes, and a great supplement to your water intake is coconut water. It tastes great, is nutritionally satisfying, and very refreshing. Vita Coco is a popular brand in my household. Coconut water is also a great sports hydrator, and much better for you than artificially sweetened sports drinks. Vita Coco is loaded with potassium, and is as natural as natural gets. I always have a coconut water handy during and after my hot yoga practice, and keep bottles handy in my office and kitchen. Like the Vita Coco folks say…”Life is hectic enough, and you should be hydrated while you live it. Go ahead, get hydrated and remember that life is a sport.”A great way to get your family to drink more water is to replace their sports drinks (or God forbid sodas!) with Vita Coco or other naturally flavored water beverages. Just be sure to check the labels to make sure that any flavoring comes from natural and not artificial sweeteners.

Try drinking the recommended amount of water for your body size and lifestyle, and see how great you can feel. Chances are you’ll have more energy, feel more alert and your skin will look radiant!

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Jump Start Your Weight Loss With Ritual Cleanse!

January 10th, 2012 by The Fashionable Grandma

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It’s January, and time for us all to re-evaluate how we are doing, esp. in taking care of our bodies… and there is no better way to start the year off right, then by cleansing and fasting to “reset” ourselves.

Those of you who are timid to try a juice fast and don’t think you can handle it, have to give the “Ritual Cleanse” a try.

Each bottle ( 100% biodegradable) is labeled #1-6 making it so easy to continue on all day fasting without having to think about groceries, juicing, cleaning the juicer, recipes or finding time in your busy schedule to make the drinks. They are freshly made, chilled and are overnight shipped out the day before your start date. All with the convenience of having it all prepared for you.. what more can you ask for?? All you have to do, is drink. AND I can’t say enough about how absolutely delicious these drinks were… so fresh and clean tasting allowing you to depict each ingredient in each drink. A gourmet experience for sure!

Well, this was my second time on the Ritual Cleanse… and I love it!! (Click here to read my first experience with Ritual Cleanse!)

I never feel hungry or have cravings and sometimes I don’t get through all 6 bottles in one day. I get lots of energy, feel great, and love the light, empty feeling in my gut! I get energized, clear-headed, motivated, ambitious, productive, sleep great, and my skin gets a glow to it. I don’t get dizzy or light headed on the Ritual Cleanse because you aren’t starving your body, your nourishing it with fresh organic (not pasteurized) great tasting ingredients….. over 15 lbs of veggies and fruits are used to make each bottle of liquid gold.

And after the 3 days, I don’t feel deprived and anxious to eat something.. anything!! Instead, I feel so clean, skinny and healthy that it inspires me to continue eating healthy making my own juices and eating mostly raw.

Now, did I mention I lost 6 pounds the first week and continued to loose while continuing on healthy intake and have now lost 14 pounds !! Love the flat tummy and thin thighs!! I can finally wear skinny jeans and feel skinny!

Ritual Cleanse has the best customer service, too!! The owners are the nicest ladies and are always willing and eager to answer all your questions. I highly recommend Ritual Cleanse if you are looking for a kick start to any new health regime, loose weight, want to glow before your wedding, or just want to feel super healthy!

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* The product for this review was provided to us free of charge for the purpose of product testing. This does not effect our opinion of the products in any way. We only write about products we personally like and use, regardless of how they were acquired.

Posted in Food & Snacks, Health & Fitness, Organic or Eco-Friendly, Weight Loss Related Topics: detox, Diet, fasting, juice fast, organic juice, Raw Foods, raw juice, raw juice fast, Ritual Cleanse

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Ballroom Dance Your Cares Away

November 29th, 2011 by Sara Cornell

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Once the leftovers from the turkey are gone, two significant thoughts always take root in my mind: ”How am I going to un-do the caloric downfall that I just experienced” and “What am I going to get those hard to shop for people for Christmas?” Fortunately this year, answers for both those questions can be found in Ballroom dancing.

Dancing with the Stars elevated ballroom dancing into pop culture, and many people secretly and not-so-secretly want to express their inner dancer. Ballroom dancing lessons are a wonderful gift to give yourself or your friends and family. Most dance studios offer classes from beginner to professional, and it can be a wonderful way to shake up a boring fitness routine.

Ballroom dancing is a fantastic workout, a fact that almost all of the stars who were recruited for DWTS talk about in interviews. If you are looking to shed the Thanksgiving pounds and get in shape for a slinky New Years Eve dress, why not try it! What a great reason to really hit the town – show off your great shape AND your new dance moves!

If you live in the metro Boston area, check out Balera School of Ballroom Dance. This dance studio is one of the best places to learn everything from waltzes to the Hustle, and while you’re there, you may even see some of the professionals from DWTS. Rumor has it that Mark Ballas and Val Chmerkovsky are regulars there between tapings.

You can check out their website for more information, or just google Ballroom Dancing to find a list of great dance studios in your area.

Posted in Gift Ideas, Health & Fitness, Holiday Features, Weight Loss Related Topics: Balera Dance Studio, Ballroom Dancing, Dancing With The Stars, Fitness, Gift Ideas, Health

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New Solutions for Picky Eaters (and Frustrated Mothers…)

November 3rd, 2011 by Sara Cornell

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Available at Amazon.com for $10.98, Kindle version $9.00

If you have a picky eater at home and love the “No-Cry Solutions” book series, you will be thrilled with Elizabeth Pantley’s new book The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution. Half of surveyed parents say that their child doesn’t eat enough vegetables, 70% admit that their child eats too much junk food, and most parents feel that their child doesn’t eat a well-balanced diet. A clear majority of families have at least one picky eater in the house!

If this sounds like you, you have to read Elizabeth’s new book. Full of great tips and tricks to encourage more balanced eating, the suggestions in The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution can make a lasting difference in your child’s physical health – and your mental health!

This book isn’t just for the toddler set. My 17 year-old daughter will only eat organic, vegetarian foods and my 12 year old son only likes the junk food. Elizabeth’s book has some ideas that have allowed us (well, honestly my son and me!) to find a happy medium so that shopping and meal prep is a more enjoyable experience.

Author Elizabeth Pantley

So if you’re tired of nagging about good nutrition and frustrated that you feel like you’re falling short, I recommend that you read Elizabeth Pantley’s new book for some great advice. You can also sign up to receive a free set of parenting articles at no charge by sending a request to elizabeth@pantley.com.

Posted in Food & Snacks, Health & Fitness, Home Life, Parenting, Recipes Related Topics: Amazon.com, Elizabeth Pantley, Health, Helathy Eating, No-Cry Solutions, Picky eating

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Trick-or-Treat for Healthy Teeth

November 1st, 2011 by Sara Cornell

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If Halloween is all about the candy (come on, admit it..), then the day after Halloween is usually all about fighting the bulge that results from raiding your kids’ trick-or-treat bags. But one important thing that gets lost in the shuffle is dental health. What happens to your teeth when they are blasted with sugar in unnatural quantities?

“Trick-or-Treating is fun, but that much sugar can be scary for your teeth…” says Dr. Pankaj Singh, founder and CEO of Arch Dental Associates. Here are his five tooth friendly tips for enjoying your Halloween treats:

1. Choose candy that melts quickly and can be eaten easily.

2. Drink a glassof water after eating candy to wash away the sugar and neutralize the acid.

3. Avoid grazing on candy; it increases the time sugars are in contact with tooth enamel.

4. Have a treat with or after a meal, followed by a thorough tooth-brushing.

5. Time is of the essence when it comes to teeth and sugar. If not removed by brushing or swishing with water, sugar from any source can increase the likelihood of cavities.

Practicing good oral hygiene now and encouraging your children to do the same can make a big difference once the candy stash has disappeared. Now if only it were that easy to take care of the extra calories!

Image courtesy of dmd4kids.com

Posted in Health & Fitness, Personal Care, Recommended Related Topics: Arch Dental Associates, Dental Care, Dr. Pankaj Singh, Halloween candy, Health, Oral Hygiene

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Dirty Bombshell Raises Awareness of Thyroid Cancer

September 22nd, 2011 by Sara Cornell

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September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. In 2010, there were nearly 45,000 new cases of thyroid disease in the United States, resulting in 1,700 deaths, according to the National Cancer Institute. Thyroid cancer, which occurs more often in women, has a 97 percent, five-year survival rate. Thyroid Cancer Survivor Lorna Brunelle says “My goal is to raise awareness for what is now the fastest rising cancer in women in the United States.”

On December 15, 2004, Lorna J. Brunelle, professional performer and acting and vocal coach, was forced to face not only cancer, but the one cancer that could put an end to her career if she survived. She, a singer, was diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Cancer. On February 2nd, 2005, she had a complete thyroidectomy at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston.

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Author Lorna Brunelle (image courtesy of dirtybombshell.net)

When Brunelle became ill with thyroid cancer the iodine treatment, one little purple pill, made her radioactive and began to fight the cancer cells her thyroidectomy surgery left behind. In her book, Dirty Bomb Shell, From Thyroid Cancer Back to Fabulous -http://www.dirtybombshell.net/ Brunelle lends wit, charm and humor to her learning to swallow the fact that to become well she must first become a human “dirty bombshell” without alienating family and friends, or losing herself. She is now appearing in a new reality TV series, Wicked Fit on STYLE network airing Oct 23, 2011. www.mystyle.com/mystyle/b7714_wicked_fit_coming_style.html

As a means of coping Lorna began writing daily journal entries from the time she was diagnosed to help mark the progress of her recovery. After two years of writing, the excerpts became her book: DIRTY BOMBSHELL – From Thyroid Cancer Back to Fabulous!

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Dirty Bombshell $19.99 at Amazon.com

The book Lorna needed to survive this life-changing event didn’t exist, so when she got well she wrote it to spare others the loss of spirit and relationships. A top coach for young women in the Miss America Organization, Brunelle’s crowning achievement to this story is that she is now a participant on a new reality TV series. Her triumphant story sheds light on a cancer most Americans are in the dark about. This story of faith, forgiveness, strength, hope, courage, tolerance, and self-discovery will change the way readers tackle hardship, leaving them with the power to survive and thrive.

You can purchase Dirty Bombshell at Amazon.com

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Mamatini – The Drink for Breastfeeding Moms That Helps Increase Milk Supply

September 2nd, 2011 by The Fashionable Housewife

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If you are a mom or a mom-to-be you’re going to want to read this post!

With my first child, I had a really bad experience with breastfeeding. I persevered for 17 months, but ultimately I had to stop due to many factors including low milk supply, plugged ducts, a lot of pain due to poor latch and a couple run-ins with Mastitis to name a few. When I became pregnant with my second, I was terrified I was going to have a horrible experience nursing again. I wasn’t going to give up though…

I was pretty excited when Mamatini contacted me a couple months before my due date and asked me to review their organic herbal tea that promised to increase milk supply. A low milk supply was one of the biggest problems I had last time around, so I was really excited to try Mamatini.

Mamatini™ is an all-natural, organic herbal infusion that was created with your specific needs in mind. You realize that breastfeeding your baby is the best way to ensure that your child receives the most perfect nutrition and immunity-building proteins during his or her first year of life. You know that the experience of breastfeeding will bond you and your baby more than anything else you will do together. Mamatini will help you breastfeed better by boosting milk supply, increasing your energy and increasing your ability to absorb and retain critical nutrients your body is using to produce milk for your baby.

Mamatini was created by a pediatrician to help mothers like you breastfeed better, easier, and for longer. So drink to your baby’s good health, and Drink Mamatini™!

Their proprietary formula:

Is pediatrician designed and approved

Contains herbs used for centuries to increase milk supply

Helps your body absorb and retain vitamins and minerals depleted during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Can help relieve baby’s colic symptoms

Provides the energy you need for motherhood

Tastes delicious! Try our all-natural and refreshing lemon flavor made with organic ginger.

I drank my first bottle of Mamatini while I was in labor and my second bottle within 3 hours of giving birth. It was one of the first things I could stomach after my intense and rapid labor and delivery. (4 hours of labor and 2 pushes!) I labored and gave birth at home, in a birthing tub with no medication or drugs. It was a beautiful experience being at home where I was comfortable and with my family. And it was wonderful to have my hubby bring me a nice cold bottle of Mamatini as I laid in our king size bed with our new little muffin.

I love the flavor – ginger lemon. It’s a very mild tea-like flavor that you’ll adore. It tastes so refreshing ice cold!

Anyone with breastfeeding experience knows it usually takes 36-48 hours for your milk to “come in” after giving birth. My milk came in within 24 hours after drinking 3 bottles of Mamatini, which really surprised and delighted me!

It took me about a week to drink the entire case (12 bottles) of Mamatini. I noticed a plentiful supply of breastmilk which made nursing my new baby a completely different experience. He was able to latch on really well and I was able to relax because I knew he was getting nourished. His birth weight was 8.5lbs and he went right back to his birth weight within 4 days of being born and has been gaining a pound a week since then.

Mamatini made a huge difference in my new baby too. He didn’t have any symptoms of colic at all and slept peacefully and for several hours at a time from day one. Just a completely different experience from my first child and I attribute a lot of it to Mamatini.

I believe that Mamatini helped me so much, that I purchased an entire case of it as soon as I finished the first case I was sent to review. I didn’t want to go one day without it!

Mamatini was on backorder for several months and I was unable to order more. I’ll tell ya, I definitely noticed my milk supply decrease and my normally content and peaceful baby was suddenly getting fussy, had occasional indigestion and wasn’t sleeping quite as well anymore. To me, that was proof that Mamatini is absolutely essential and worth every penny….

I was so glad when Mamatini was finally back in stock and I could get more! Hallelujah!!!!

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