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April 30th, 2007

It’s a Beautiful Day for a Bike Ride

That’s why I took my Schwinn out for a 6.2-mile ride this morning. I had originally planned to go jogging, but when I got outside I just couldn’t bear the thought of only making it about 1 mile and then being so exhausted that I’d have to turn around and would end up missing […]

By Kristen King -- 3 comments

March 20th, 2007

Get the Most Out of Your Workout Ball

You know that using an exercise ball can help you strengthen your core muscles and improve your balance and posture, but are you getting the greatest benefits out of this inexpensive, highly effective tool?
For instance, are you making sure your ball is fully inflated? Are you positioning yourself properly to avoid injury and maximize […]

By Kristen King -- 1 comment

March 5th, 2007

What’s in Your Skin Care Products?

I was talking with a client who specializes in skin care about my current facial moisturizer, which I won’t name. Because he’s an expert, I asked him for a recommendation regarding some of the products I’m using now. He checked the ingredients and got back to me with some alarming news
Ingredients Water, Glycerin, […]

By Kristen King -- 4 comments

February 15th, 2007

Is Your Makeup Safe?

According to the European Union and the state of California, maybe not. Today’s New York Times reports,
The California Safe Cosmetics Act, which took effect on Jan. 1, requires cosmetics companies to tell state health authorities if a product contains any chemical on several government lists covering possible cancer-causing agents or substances that may harm […]

By Kristen King -- 1 comment