Health + Wellness

You’re still recovering from indulgent summer parties, barbecues, and dinners (Have you read my guide on How To Lose Your Summer Wine Weight?). Read more

As a Brit it wasn’t until meeting my American husband that I discovered the buzz-inducing delight of a hot cup of joe. I had dalliances with varying forms of coffee in my twenties, but mostly the Mocha Choca Frappuccino kind (aka dessert in a cup), that bore little or no resemblance to the black-as-hell morning elixir that became the lifeblood of my thirties. Read more

We all know that pregnancy changes everything, especially our bodies. For too long, women have been told to expect that they’ll never look or feel the same again. Read more

Rosé, burgers, even delicious fruit smoothies (filled with calories!) all take a toll on your end-of-summer body. Read more

Weekly visits with a shrink used to be the popular strategy for getting a grip on your life. But these days, as the mind-body connection resonates more and more, health coaches are becoming the ally du jour for overhauling your body, your health, and your life. Read more

Tea or coffee? Which is your drink of choice? I’m a fan of both, but in the mornings I’m definitely a coffee person, since tea tends to upset my empty stomach. Read more

All you have to do is walk out onto a busy city street to feel the effects of the environment on your skin. Our bodies are constantly under assault from pollution and toxic elements in the environment, and the skin is the first to suffer the consequences. Read more

Everyone’s on a quest for the perfect butt. Perfect, of course, means something different for each person. But there are some general rules to follow for a more toned backside, which I shared recently. Read more

Happy hours, boozy brunches, girls’ nights out (or in)…what do they all have in common? Drinking. Whether we like to admit it or not, so much of our social lives revolve around alcohol. Read more

Processed foods, antibiotics, travel, alcohol—by now we’re well aware of the factors that can compromise our gut health. But there’s one factor that plays a huge role in the functioning of our GI system but which often gets overlooked: Read more

What diet are you on? In today’s culture, this has become an all-too-common question. Everyone seems to be trying one diet plan or another. Between Paleo, Whole30, Keto, and all the others, there are tons of options out there. Read more

Garlic can reduce cholesterol. St John’s Wort can treat your depression. Turmeric can reduce inflammation. We read the exciting headlines that cite the latest studies, but are left baffled when we search the web for an herbal supplement only to find an overwhelming amount of products, brands, and preparations. Read more