Until last week, when I got my first cold sore, I’d managed to dodge the cold sore bullet, and it’s a wonder…
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Does Tom's of Maine Make You Stink?
I entertained a short-lived green poseur phase back in the beginning of college when my hippie-esque roommate started us…
I Am Woman, Hear Me Shush: My 10 Days of Silence
No phones, no chatting, no talking, no texting. Can you imagine spending ten days in complete silence? That would be cha…
8 Warning Signs of a Balanced Life
Remember the old song, "Don’t Worry, Be Happy"? That phrase drives me nuts. Don’t ever worry, just…
Why I Love the Brazilian Bikini Wax
Let me be honest here: I’m a very hairy girl. I’m Middle Eastern and that’s just the way we come. I…
Jewelry Could Be the Culprit of an Unexplained Skin Rash
According to a recent health brief from Baylor Medical Center in Texas, unexplained skin irritations occur in millions o…
(Self) Love in the Fast(ing) Lane
Considering a fast or cleanse to rev up your energy levels, release stored junk in your trunk, disarm your inner warrior…
Want to Lose Weight? Eat a Big (Really Big) Breakfast
New research from Virginia Commonwealth University shows that eating a big breakfast with carbohydrates and protein wil…