A few weeks ago, I went to a Korean spa with a couple of girlfriends. It was a really fun experience, because it’s a little different from the usual European-style spa. Korean spas traditionally have different types of communal relaxing rooms, each with their own healing benefits. My favorite was the detoxing Himalayan salt room. […]
—— WELLNESS
Mercury Poisoned Skincare Products on Amazon and eBay
I want to start by saying that I always have your best interest at heart. Sadly, I cannot say the same for other skincare companies. Just two weeks ago, dozens of anti-aging products sold on “reputable” e-commerce giants Amazon and eBay were found to contain dangerous levels of mercury. In the U.S., the legal limit […]
If you’re into fitness and technology, you know that the latest “thing” in the active world is “wearable tech” — a watch or other bracelet-type item that can keep track of anything from your steps and heart rate, to your sleep patterns and calories burned throughout the day. While this is a really cool development […]
I was having acai bowls at the neighborhood health foods cafe with my friend Monica the other day, and she told me the most peculiar thing. She started waking up at 6:45 AM every day without an alarm. At first, she didn’t take much notice of this since her alarm usually goes off at 7:30 […]
Summer is just around the corner, and so are the trips and vacations that are so tempting during the warmer months. But travel is like a double-edged sword. It’s great to explore new destinations, visit loved ones, or simply enjoy some much needed R&R — but getting to your destination is usually a headache. […]
You might call me crazy, but I can honestly say that it wouldn’t be the end of the world if I could never eat ice cream again. Now…I know what you’re thinking — you are crazy! But hear me out…. The reason I don’t care for ice cream anymore is because I found something exponentially […]
Have you ever had this happen? You come home at the end of a long day, ready to pamper yourself with your skincare routine… And as you layer on your serums, moisturizers, eye creams, and all of your other products, your skin starts to get stickier and shinier… And by the end of your routine […]
I remember my first ever car, it was a baby blue Chevy Nova. I got it when I was 16 and I drove it until it started breaking down. One day I was driving down the highway and my engine started steaming. I didn’t know what to do, so I pulled into a gas station and […]
I absolutely love tea because it’s such a versatile drink — it can be caffeinated, decaf, fruity, sweet, or even herbal. But the thing I love most of all are the beauty benefits that come with drinking tea. Not only are teas hydrating, they’re also packed with skin-boosting antioxidants and vitamins that can help […]
I don’t know about you, but I was born with super thin hair, and it has always bothered me. I remember watching all the red carpet shows on TV, admiring the celebrities with thick, luscious hair, and I was so jealous! I always wanted to have hair like Eva Longoria or Meryl Streep. But every time […]
Spring is finally here! After a long, cold winter, the most appealing thing I can think of is strolling through the Sunnyvale Farmers Market on a warm Sunday morning… And I tend to go a little crazy with the fruit…so, as you can probably imagine, I’ve had to find some pretty creative ways to use […]
