Magical & Serene

Luxurious Barging On The French Canals

4/4/2020

A milestone birthday forthcoming, the hourglass of time well into its autumn years, I carefully scanned the remaining choices on my bucket list of travel adventures and excitedly chose to make it one of comfort and leisure. I chartered a...

How To Avoid The Burn After Workouts

Tips On How To Effectively Speed Recovery

3/28/2020

Many Americans equate exercise with pain — they want to “feel the burn” because “there’s no gain without pain.” But when it comes to gaining muscle, rest is just as important as repetition. Exercise causes small tears in muscle...

Yoga: Fight Stress & Find Serenity

Is Yoga Right For You? It is if you want to fight stress, get fit and stay healthy.

3/21/2020

Your mobile phone is ringing, your boss wants to talk to you and your partner wants to know what's for dinner. Stress and anxiety are everywhere. If they're getting the best of you, you might want to hit the mat and give yoga a try. Yoga is a...

Scientist's Book Warned Of Pandemic

"Three Seconds Until Midnight" Describes The Concern And The Need For Action.

3/18/2020

In 1918, a mutated, deadly strain of the "Flu" (or Influenza), swept around the world to cause the third deadliest plague in recorded human history. Published research suggests the final global death toll may have arguably been as high as 100...

Spotting The Signs: Alzheimer's Disease

Detecting symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease early can be critical to provide care and avoid potentially dangerous situations.

3/14/2020

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, that number is expected to rise to 14 million. Detecting symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease as early as possible can...

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Fatigue? Weakness? Headache? ~ Could Be Iron Deficiency

"New New Orleans cooking" is known for using bold seasoning and spices that don’t rely on sugar, salt or butter.

3/14/2020

In an effort to temper down the spoonfuls of sodium and fat that describe most American school lunches, the National Food Service Management Institute is educating families about the way regional cooking, like Cajun cuisine can help create a...

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Super Foods For A Nutricious Diet

The Health Community Has Long Praised The Benefits Of Vitamins And Nutrients Derived From Natural Sources.

3/5/2020

For those looking to improve their health or take preventative measures, these 10 natural super foods can be incorporated into your daily diet to help support your nutritional balance. To increase the benefits of acquiring the most benefits from...

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Encrypting Your Child's Data

Effectively Protecting Your Child's Identity & Data

3/5/2020

Much ado has been made about protecting your personal information lately (Thank you, Apple and the FBI, for bringing this issue center stage.) And, according to techies who follow such trends, it would seem that many people are starting to take...

Simple Tips To Unleash The Power Of Positivity

The Power Of Positivity Can Work Wonders In Your Lifestyle

2/22/2020

Work demands paired with family demands make modern life extremely busy. Meetings, deadlines, housework, kids' homework, practice and much more all vie for your time. What's the secret to keeping on top of it all? Research shows the power of...

4 Easy Tips To Boost Energy

Adding Protein To The First Meal Of The Day Is Paramount

2/22/2020

Even if you try to keep to a healthy diet and work out regularly, chances are there are times of day when your energy level fades, or entire days where you just don't feel like you're on the right tract. Between the constant demands on your time...

Tiger's Nest, Bhutan

If There Be A "Shangri-La," It Be In Bhutan

2/8/2020

Tiger's Nest, located in Paro Valley, Bhutan, "Land of the Thunder Dragon," a country wedged in between its two giant neighbors, India and China, is secluded by all mountain ranges that surround it. There is little wonder why this fascinating...

Rooting For Potatoes: The Spud Makes A Comeback

Low Carb Diets And Atkins Aside; Spuds Have Returned To The Table

2/1/2020

Forget low-carb diets and Atkins; those sweet, succulent spuds are once again finding their place among meat and vegetables at the dinner table.To celebrate its return to center stage, Kita Roberta of Girl Carnivore is recognizing the health...

Wineries Favor The Use Of Corks

Growing Recognition That Corks Allow Wine To Age Perfectly

2/1/2020

A growing list of leading wineries, including St. Francis, Bogle and Fetzer, are speaking up about the benefits of using natural cork. They recognize that not only does natural cork allow wines to age perfectly, but using natural cork also...

Yoga And Its Matting

Your Choice Of Mat Is A Crucial Consideration

1/29/2020

Yoga has become one of the most popular exercises to improve body condition and maintain a healthy lifestyle. People around the world are actively participating as it is the epitome of simplified exercises requiring only a modicum of floor space...

4 Crucial Decisions In Estate Planning

Crucial Decisions Most People Fail To Make When It Comes To Estate Planning

12/25/2019

How best to put this? We’re all going to leave the planet at some point, and while you may not want to think about it, never mind, talk about it, you’re not immune. So what then? You might think your estate will get miraculously sorted out,...

Luxury On Your African Safari

The Choices Are Many; The Differences Very Real

12/16/2019

How many times does one visit Africa, if at all? That visit is a once in a lifetime experience for the majority of travelers and twice perhaps, for the very lucky few. Should that trip not be planned then in a manner that makes your dream safari...

Perfectly Pumpkin

The Aroma Of Pumpkin On A Wintry Night

12/15/2019

When the wet wintry nights come calling, one sure remedy is to have a home filled with some freshly baked, aromatic treats. One certain favorite is this one orange beauty. Filled with pumpkin and pumpkin spice flavors, with the added tastes of...

What's In Your Wine May Surprise You

There could be far more in your wine than you may think!

12/8/2019

The holiday season is fast approaching, and in anticipation of entertaining and gift-giving, now is the time of year we really start to think about wine. Sure, there will be tons of flashy packaging and labels to help find "the best", but have...

Handwriting Helps Strengthen Memory

Pen And Paper Over Laptops And Tablets Deserves Consideration

12/5/2019

According to a recent study at Kent State University, the Association for Psychological Science (APS) and others, using pen and paper instead of laptops to take notes boosts memory and increases the ability to retain and understand concepts. Of...

Got Water? 4 Reasons To Drink H20

One In Ten Americans Drink No Water Any Given Day

12/1/2019

We all know water is good for us and that we should probably drink more of it. So why, then, do Americans find it so difficult to sip from what is arguably the fountain of youth?Answers vary, but the fact is, one in 10 Americans drinks zero cups...

Royal Tombs Of Hué, Vietnam

Hué, Vietnam ~ A City Worth Every Hour Of Your Visit

11/30/2019

Hué, Vietnam is one of the most picturesque cities in all of Vietnam, known for its beauty, historical importance and scholarly eminence. It is a city not to be missed while touring the country. One of the more interesting visits will be to the...

Super Foods For A Nutricious Diet

10 Natural Super Foods To Create A Healthy Routine

11/28/2019

The health community has long praised the benefits of vitamins and nutrients derived from natural sources. For those looking to improve their health or take preventative measures, these 10 natural super foods can be incorporated into your daily...

Archeological Delights On American Soil

Native American Mounds & Earthworks Worthy Of A Visit

11/26/2019

What do Newark, Ohio, Epps, La., Marquette, Iowa and the state of Illinois have in common? They are all sites of some of the most impressive archaeological wonders found anywhere in the world–and most seasoned tourists have no idea. Native...

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Strengthen Your Confidence

How To Become More Confident In Public

11/26/2019

Why are certain things out of your comfort zone? What’s holding you back? After all, there’s a reason you always need a wingman (or woman) with you when you go to parties, or why you’ll never try parasailing on vacation, even though you...

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Drug Free Pain Relief

CDC Recommending Physicians Offer Drug Free Pain Relief

11/21/2019

The surge of opioid overdose-related deaths across the nation has put the spotlight on how overmedicated our society is and how desperately it is in need of an adjustment. Unheard of in years past, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Bhutan ~ Land of The Thunder Dragon

A Tiny Kingdom Known To Be The True Shangri-La

11/17/2019

Primarily a Buddhist nation, landlocked between its neighbor giants, India and China, this cloistered nation of less than one million inhabitants has its focus on the preservation of its gross national happiness. As was viewed on the chalkboard...

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Cherbundi Smoothie Aids Arthritis For Celebrity Chef

Cheribundi tart cherry juice has the highest amount of antioxidants of any juice.

11/13/2019

Seamus Mullen is an award-winning New York Chef, restaurateur and cookbook author. In 2007, he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a debilitating autoimmune disease, which forced him to rethink his relationship with food.
"Ultimately,...

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Perfect Gift For The Golfing Guru

70 Virtual Reality Courses To Choose From For Tee-Off

11/6/2019

Coming up with clever gifts is always a challenge, especially for someone who "has everything." However, ways to get creative include gifts that provide experiences, not just things to accumulate. With that in mind, think games when searching for...

Sleeping Beauty

Skin Tips For Youthful Skin At Night

11/5/2019

In the morning, you might cleanse, tone and moisturize, but your nighttime skin care routine requires more than just a quick swipe with a washcloth. In fact, your skin needs additional TLC before bedtime. During the day, environmental factors are...

Which Home Upgrades Make Sense

Best Upgrades To Increase Home Value

11/5/2019

Mark your calendars! Come April, we’re looking at the start of peak home buying season – the four months that generally account for more than 40 percent of annual housing transactions. The reasons are pretty obvious: The weather is nicer,...

Myanmar (Burma)

A Destination Filled With Exceptionally Unique Experiences

11/4/2019

Upon arrival in Bangkok, the innate friendliness of the Thai people welcome you to this storied city of brilliantly colored temples, jewel-bedecked dancers and joyous children, letting it weave its sensuous magic about you. Begin your journey...

Keeping Fitness On Track

5 Ways To Keep Your Routine On Track

11/4/2019

Whether you're hitting the gym to get healthy, tone up or improve your over-all well-being, seeing results can be one of the most satisfying feelings. Noticing even the smallest change in the way you feel or look is reason enough to lace up your...

Gong-Bath™

What's All That Noise About?

8/7/2019

The “gong bath” has become a popular wellness practice. People come to shed their stress and take a psycho-acoustic getaway to heightened states of consciousness. The gong induces a holistic resonance in the body and a...

Brewing For Success

As an Organic Craft-Brewer, Haggerty is Brewing For Success with SEAL-like Determination

7/28/2019

Flashback to 2010 in Iraq with Sean Haggerty's SEAL team returning to base camp upon completion of a successful mission, thirsting for a cold beer, while knowing full well that none would be found in the marketplace. Haggerty took...

Can You, Should you Keto?

The Keto Diet can effectively reduce weight gain, however, comes with certain risks.

7/20/2019

A Keto-styled diet has been around for decades, similar to the (Atkins Diet), the focus is on a very low carbohydrate intake and an abundance of high fat and some protein. Those who follow the plan can choose what percentage of fat and protein to...

Cruisin' To Be Cruise

Jerome LeBlanc, a real-life impersonator of Tom Cruise.

6/15/2019

While in Quebec, LeBlanc’s passion had always been in the arts, and he felt confident in his ability to pursue a degree in architecture in Los Angeles, California, especially with English being so prevalent in schools throughout...

India ~ Destination Imperative

No One May Lay Claim To The Mark Of A Traveler Having Not Visited India

6/2/2019

Upon arrival into the wonder that is India, one begins to sense a pulsating rhythm that seemingly orchestrates this multi-tiered democracy of over one billion inhabitants. Clearly, it is impossible to look in a single direction and capture all of...

Holistic Healing

Myth or Cure

4/4/2019

Holistic is a buzzword nowadays, and the Encinitas and Leucadia areas have long been leaders of the pack. Eastern fashions, healthy eating, and ancient practices like yoga have exploded in popularity in recent years. Holistic medicine is a form...

Cinderella's Attic

It's About so much more than just the dress!

3/11/2019

The Nonprofit Cinderella’s Attic assists young women to rise above economic challenges to attend their high school prom in style. What to wear to prom can feel like the most monumental fashion decision in...

Yo Soy Kitchenista

Helping to conquer a health crisis with rather remarkable results.

3/11/2019

This women led movement of predominately Latinas in National City, San Diego joined together in 2010 to help conquer a health crisis in their lower-income community, resulting in successes that were beyond what anyone could imagine. These were...

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Magical & Serene

Luxurious Barging On The French Canals

How To Avoid The Burn After Workouts

Tips On How To Effectively Speed Recovery

Yoga: Fight Stress & Find Serenity

Is Yoga Right For You? It is if you want to fight stress, get fit and stay healthy.

Scientist's Book Warned Of Pandemic

"Three Seconds Until Midnight" Describes The Concern And The Need For Action.

Spotting The Signs: Alzheimer's Disease

Detecting symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease early can be critical to provide care and avoid potentially dangerous situations.

Fatigue? Weakness? Headache? ~ Could Be Iron Deficiency

"New New Orleans cooking" is known for using bold seasoning and spices that don’t rely on sugar, salt or butter.

Super Foods For A Nutricious Diet

The Health Community Has Long Praised The Benefits Of Vitamins And Nutrients Derived From Natural Sources.

Encrypting Your Child's Data

Effectively Protecting Your Child's Identity & Data

Simple Tips To Unleash The Power Of Positivity

The Power Of Positivity Can Work Wonders In Your Lifestyle

4 Easy Tips To Boost Energy

Adding Protein To The First Meal Of The Day Is Paramount

Tiger's Nest, Bhutan

If There Be A "Shangri-La," It Be In Bhutan

Rooting For Potatoes: The Spud Makes A Comeback

Low Carb Diets And Atkins Aside; Spuds Have Returned To The Table

Wineries Favor The Use Of Corks

Growing Recognition That Corks Allow Wine To Age Perfectly

Yoga And Its Matting

Your Choice Of Mat Is A Crucial Consideration

4 Crucial Decisions In Estate Planning

Crucial Decisions Most People Fail To Make When It Comes To Estate Planning

Luxury On Your African Safari

The Choices Are Many; The Differences Very Real

Perfectly Pumpkin

The Aroma Of Pumpkin On A Wintry Night

What's In Your Wine May Surprise You

There could be far more in your wine than you may think!

Handwriting Helps Strengthen Memory

Pen And Paper Over Laptops And Tablets Deserves Consideration

Got Water? 4 Reasons To Drink H20

One In Ten Americans Drink No Water Any Given Day

Royal Tombs Of Hué, Vietnam

Hué, Vietnam ~ A City Worth Every Hour Of Your Visit

Super Foods For A Nutricious Diet

10 Natural Super Foods To Create A Healthy Routine

Archeological Delights On American Soil

Native American Mounds & Earthworks Worthy Of A Visit

Strengthen Your Confidence

How To Become More Confident In Public

Drug Free Pain Relief

CDC Recommending Physicians Offer Drug Free Pain Relief

Bhutan ~ Land of The Thunder Dragon

A Tiny Kingdom Known To Be The True Shangri-La

Cherbundi Smoothie Aids Arthritis For Celebrity Chef

Cheribundi tart cherry juice has the highest amount of antioxidants of any juice.

Perfect Gift For The Golfing Guru

70 Virtual Reality Courses To Choose From For Tee-Off

Sleeping Beauty

Skin Tips For Youthful Skin At Night

Which Home Upgrades Make Sense

Best Upgrades To Increase Home Value

Myanmar (Burma)

A Destination Filled With Exceptionally Unique Experiences

Keeping Fitness On Track

5 Ways To Keep Your Routine On Track

Gong-Bath™

What's All That Noise About?

Brewing For Success

As an Organic Craft-Brewer, Haggerty is Brewing For Success with SEAL-like Determination

Can You, Should you Keto?

The Keto Diet can effectively reduce weight gain, however, comes with certain risks.

Cruisin' To Be Cruise

Jerome LeBlanc, a real-life impersonator of Tom Cruise.

India ~ Destination Imperative

No One May Lay Claim To The Mark Of A Traveler Having Not Visited India

Holistic Healing

Myth or Cure

Cinderella's Attic

It's About so much more than just the dress!