Who’s your favorite actor?
Some actors are actors because they’re beautiful — but some are actors because they are truly gifted when it comes to channeling a character or part. Lately I have been enjoying "True Blood" (a guilty...
View ArticleWhat’s your favorite holiday food?
With Thanksgiving behind us, we’re looking ahead to Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and more holidays. This is a season of eating and culinary specialties! What’s your favorite holiday food? I love...
View ArticleWho is your confidant?
Lately I’ve come across a number of articles that mention that one key to leading a healthy, balanced and effective life is to have someone you can trust, someone you can turn to when you need a...
View ArticleHunger and Human Rights
Today, December 10th, is Human Rights Day. As we reflect on the many human rights abuses taking place at this very moment — and those that have transpired over the course of the last few weeks —...
View ArticleIs microwave popcorn healthy or dangerous?
Lately, my friends and I have been on a total microwave popcorn kick. Trader Joe’s sells 130 calorie packages that pop up nice and tastey. It’s easy, flavorful, low-cal — and fiber rich. But more and...
View Article7 Ways to Live Longer and Healthier
My boyfriend went to the dentist yesterday. The one thing amiss? He doesn’t floss enough. Got me thinking – what are all the things you SHOULD be doing for your health, but aren’t? 1.) Flossing daily —...
View ArticleCalcium — The Best Ways to Get it in Your Diet
Calcium is a tricky beast: — If you get over 250% of your recommended daily allowance, your body can OD on it. — If you don’t get enough, your bones, teeth and muscles will suffer. — You can only...
View ArticleAre you Vitamin D deficient?
Living in Los Angeles, I have always assumed that I am vitamin D abundant. Turns out, that may not be the case. Last week, when I visited my doctor for my annual check-up, she had me tested for vitamin...
View ArticleWould you like some birth control with your glass of water, or maybe a dose...
Every spring since 2007, we’ve been reminded that not only do we have to worry about removing lead, copper, excess chlorine and arsenic from our drinking water — we probably also want to forego our tap...
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Buy Nothing Day
The U.S. economy is suffering. The world economy is suffering. Why? Largely because our government, corporations and citizens have been in a spend-don’t-save mindset. Meanwhile, people all over the...
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