What is in Your Fragrance?

How often have you looked at the ingredients label for a skin care or makeup product and was baffled by how to pronounce the crazy long names? They’re usually the names of chemicals that have been mixed together for the formula, and it’s hard to tell what exactly they’re made of straight from the ingredientsContinue reading "What is in Your Fragrance?"

Constant Headaches and A Quick Tip

Fasting - or just daily life -  can bring on a constant head ache that does not go away.  I have heard from too many of my clients and people around me they have been suffering from long term headaches. Good news is this is something that is very much under your control. Sometimes, even whenContinue reading "Constant Headaches and A Quick Tip"

Nuts – Are You Eating A Toxic Mold?

Nuts! A great way to improve your lipid profile and make sure you are balancing your intake of fats. Nuts are a good source of unsaturated fats (mono and poly). Increasing your intake of nuts (as per your individual nutrition needs) is a good idea IF you know how to properly handle them; which mostContinue reading "Nuts – Are You Eating A Toxic Mold?"

Does Ab Exercise Give You Abs?

One of the biggest concerns of women who are new to working out is : can I get abs by doing more ab workouts? The answer is straight and easy: NO! But before you give up on your transformation journey,  read on to find out how to keep lean, strong and increase quality of your life. Continue reading "Does Ab Exercise Give You Abs?"

Injured Knee and Pain

Question Hi Marina, I had a question and I feel you can help me out a little with it. So I injured my knee a few years back while running. Back then my doctor told me to lay off running because apparently I have arthritis tendencies. Since then I don’t risk it and stopped running. Recently, I’veContinue reading "Injured Knee and Pain"

Physical Fitness & Strength for Office Workers

Most of us are confined to our desk jobs for long hours, five to six days a week. If we live far away from our offices, the traffic keeps us more sedentary. This makes me wonder... 1. How dangerous is sitting for prolonged hours, in regards to our health? (e.g. muscle atrophy) 2. If IContinue reading "Physical Fitness & Strength for Office Workers"