Articles in Health & Beauty
Everyone loves to rave about rich-colored fruits and veggies for antioxidant boosts, all while the poor little bean gets the shaft. But beans are, hands-down, one of the best natural foods you can put in …
If you’ve been meaning to check out Salon Rain and noticed they’re no longer at Lincoln and Curtner in San Jose, don’t worry. They’re not gone; they’ve moved! The new location at Meridian and Redmond …
They’ve been in business for 50 years, and that’s no small feat. Peninsula Beauty is the one-stop-shop for hair, skincare, nail and cosmetic supplies. With neighborhood stores in 10 locations throughout the Bay Area, you’ll …
We don’t care what anyone says; uncomfortable shoes, regardless of whether or not they’re cute, on sale, or trendy, are a faux pas. If you can’t walk in them, you don’t look good in them. …
Pilates has been on the tip of everyone’s tongues, and though we always tend to group it in with yoga, it’s actually an exercise all on its own. So, what is it exactly?
It’s a fitness …
We love honey at The Wave. We love it in our oatmeal, we love it on desserts, we love it in our tea, and we even love it in our soap and beauty products. We …
We asked the expert technicians at Ayoma LifeSpa about etiquette, conduct and ways to get the most out of your spa experience.
DO:
Tip. It’s customary to leave 15 to 20 percent for any personalized service. Gift …
Rubbing crushed fruit onto your face is said to have many benefits, and makes for a simple and fun at-home facial. We created our own facemasks using the following fruits. These are the results. (For …
Lomi-lomi, or shiatsu?
Without question, the most popular service offered at any day spa is massage. To make things simple, browse the list below and pick which one suits you best before you show up for …
Hollywood heavyweights have rediscovered the master cleanse – but is it for everyone?
On a recent episode of Oprah, actress and singer Beyoncé Knowles mentioned that she’d recently lost 20 pounds in 10 days. When an …
A tan is a tan, right? Wrong. Tanning has evolved into several fairly specialized subspecies, as technology has advanced. No longer do tanning devotees have to put up with orange epidermis or skin-drying tanning beds. …
There’s way more to the raw food movement than carrots and celery sticks.
Raw food is hot – figuratively speaking, of course. Maybe you’ve only recently noticed the “raw” aisle at your local Whole Foods Market, …
Why some of us could stand to pack on a few pounds.
Over the years, the fitness industry seems to have developed an incessant focus on losing weight. TV is awash with commercials featuring the ubiquitous …
Mighty Cubs Indoor Soccer:
Children ages 18 months to 6 years old can participate in their youth soccer program, designed to instill confidence, health and, most importantly, fun.
My Gym:
Offering classes from ages 3 ½ to 13, …
Ahhhhmmmmm… ahhhhmmmm… what are we doing, you ask? No, we’re not trying to choose a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor. We’re releasing tension, stress and getting in touch with our spiritual side – we’re …
Although some kids are opting not to eat furry animals, parents still need to enforce a daily nutritional intake. Here are a few suggested key components to a healthy diet:
Protein:
13 grams for toddlers; 34 grams …
It’s no secret that hair can sometimes have a mind of its own – often getting tangled up and resembling an unflattering bird’s nest. If you’re tired of combing through those pesky locks, all the …
Bad breath is the dreaded villain of embarrassment, and it happens to all of us. It haunts us at work, at home and especially on dates. And what’s ironic is that it’s the stinky garlic …
Kiehl’s Crème de Corps is one of the company’s hero products. Not only is it a creamy body lotion that’s great for the skin, it’s also great at helping others. Kiehl’s has teamed up with …
It’s the ultimate irony really – times are tough, forcing people to cut back financially; but increasing their stress levels. For those who usually indulge in relaxing, shoulder unscrunching massage services to help melt their …
There’s something spectacularly girlie and wonderful about sitting down for a mani/pedi and watching the latest Sandra Bullock chick flick. That’s why we are huge fans of Japantown San Jose’s Sakura Nail Bar. This sleek …
Ditch the hassles of gym memberships and whip your own butt into shape with workout videos! Here’s a few we like. Not all are appropriate for beginners, so proceed with caution.
Physique 57: Dance-inspired workouts from …
Yoga Source, the South Bay’s most acclaimed yoga studio, takes pride in its workshop and education programs. Check out the upcoming Tao Yoga course, which combines yoga with the ancient Chinese practice of qi gong …
In a hurry but still want to look great? Here’s a few tricks to transform your look from drab to fab in a matter of minutes:
Tame those unruly brows. Set ‘em in place with a …
Dr. Bob Ferguson is throwing caution to the wind and offering some fantastic deals. How does Zoom! teeth whitening for $299 sound? Or how about $99 for Nite White home teeth whitening? The specials are …
Hair loss is a depressing, sensitive subject. But that doesn’t mean you should just watch your locks fall to the ground and ignore what’s going on. There are things you can do! Read on to …
Ditch the wax and pluckers and opt for the ancient Indian technique of threading. One great perk to this method is you can achieve that perfect arch without damaging the cuticular layer of the skin …
So you’ve finally decided to get your oversized butt off the couch and into the gym to lose weight and get in shape. That’s great! But you’re going to want the Homedics SC-540 scale to …
A lot of awesome things originated in China. Take fireworks and spaghetti, for instance. So how could acupuncture be bad? If you want to do away with chronic pain, stress, or even bad skin, check …
Get super cute for that holiday bash with utterly adorable cosmetics from Shu Uemura. The renowned Japanese line teamed up with equally lauded Japanese designer Tsumori Chisato for a holiday collection. The result is an …
Thousands of Americans struggle with getting a good night’s sleep. Luckily, we have some tips to help you catch up on some quality slumber:
If you can’t fall asleep within the first 15 minutes of lying …
