If you are like me, you probably have a ton of a vitamins and supplements that you take regularly as part of your battle against aging. Even if the vitamins that I take don’t do anything for me, I still feel better when I take them!
Two supplements that are backed by pages and pages of scientific research that I have started taking, though, are Oligonol and VitaPQQ. VitaPQQ contains PQQ, which was discovered in 2003 and is the first new vitamin to be discovered since 1948, and Oligonol is the world’s first commercially produced low weight molecular polyphenol.
PQQ has many …read more

Is it just a coincidence that people that live in the tropics are very healthy and have beautiful skin? Drinking Zico is really making me miss the Caribbean, where I grew up drinking right out of the coconuts that had their tops chopped off with a machete!
Islanders know that coconut water provides energy and nutrition and promotes the absorption of food and specifically fat-soluble vitamins. They know that coconut water lowers cholesterol. Studies have shown that islanders with a diet high in coconut showed no harmful medical effect, but when migrating to other countries and lowering their daily coconut intake, …read more

To keep your skin looking its best, it’s not only about the beauty products you use — your diet is also very important. Though there’s no miracle food or special anti-aging diet, several foods may slow down the aging of your skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines and protect your skin from free radicals. Here are five fabulous anti-aging foods that are delicious and great for your skin.
Avocado
Who doesn’t love avocado? It’s a great source of “good fat.” Healthy monounsaturated fat helps reduce the bad cholesterol in your body, which can cause heart problems as well as dull, oily …read more

I am no stranger to cosmetic procedres (I had botox last year…) and I think to each his own when it comes to elective surgeries/procedures.  Unfortunately, not all women feel that way, we live in a culture where youth is preferred to aging gracefully.  From elective cosmetic surgeries to toxic injections to expensive creams, America’s anti-aging business is a $60 billion a year enterprise that caters to and fuels the fear of growing old. As the daughter of a plastic surgeon, Mitch McCabe has long been intrigued by the extreme measures people take to maintain the appearance of youth. …read more

For anyone who loves to kiss this is the perfect opportunity to win somthing amazing for it! How about a trip to Paris for five days, and four nights! The actual birthplace of the french kiss, Paris, France, and the romance capitol of the world is just a kiss away. That’s right! Binaca your favorite breath spray, is giving away an all expense paid trip to one lucky couple, and all you have to do to win is send in a photo of you and your mate smooching. You can enter as many times as you want, but it must …read more

Trying to lose weight can be a bumpy road.  Changing diets as often as you might change your hair color can be a dreaded challenge. But thanks to Atkins new healthy balance of nutrient sense food with adequate protein, fats, a full array of high-fiber vegetables, fruits, and good fats while limiting carbs, you can now get your body back on track, and what a perfect time to start.
The Atkins Nutritional Approach is a powerful way to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle for years to come.  The best part is there are no pre-packaged meals or membership fees …read more

Latisse from Allergan for anyone who isn’t familiar with this fairly new product was launched only a few months ago and has made quite a splash in the beauty world. Allergan who develops products for the eyes, as well as Botox, and Juvederm, discovered that the key ingredient, Lumigan in their Glaucoma medicine was making patients lashes grow long and thick. So thick that some of these patients were even trimming their newly thick and long lashes. Imagine that!
Seeing that this was something that they could possibly sell as a product to grow lashes thus began the birth of Latisse. …read more

I have to tell you about another fabulous green product I came across just recently.  A new Stainless Steel Water Bottle by ecousable.
The creator is Lisa Mona and her company is located in Redondo Beach, California.  The key benefits include:  an eco-friendly alternative to bottled water, reusable stainless steel container, non-leaching 304 food grade material, 100 % recyclable, keeps water cooler longer, includes carabiner to attach to buckle, backpack or handbag, universal appeal to all ages, and BPA Free.
Her company has also introduced a new and innovative bottle that actually filters your tap water while you drink it.  Each …read more

Have you considered giving your pearly whites a little pick me up but are afraid the cost is not within your budget? Well…think again. If you live in or near Los Angeles and would like to see your teeth go from dull to white in just 20 minutes you can, and Dr. Fardad Forouzanpour of Beverly Hills, California is your man. He is the first doctor in Southern California to own the new & advanced Infinity Professional Teeth Whitening System which works by utilizing ultraviolet light rather than laser, and the result is whiter teeth in record time.
After noticing how …read more

My father was diagnosed with high blood pressure & high cholesterol at the young age of 35. He immediately changed his diet, cut out his sodium intake and had to take medication to regulate his health issues.  After his diagnosis his motto was “Your body is like a car engine.  If you don’t maintain it won’t run properly.”  Unfortunately, I didn’t always listen to my father.

Aster Elliott, a Health & Wellness Specialist at Dr. Celia Brown’s skin-renaissance office in Woodland Hills, Ca., introduced me to a whole new way of eating that could change the way my body was …read more