Ali's Archive

Come again?? Just what the heck is that? I am an advocate for natural foods and diet. Translation: I really like to know what I'm eating. And during my quest for quality eats, I've come across the odd tidbit of information that helps me sort out the 24-carat from the fool's gold.

Misconception #1:...

We were in New York for the weekend and my wife and I wandered into the bead stores because she loves this stuff and I started looking at all of the different beads, the glass, the wood, and the pearls. I started tinkering around thinking, I'll make her a souvenir from New York.

So Paolo Fietta set out to make his wife a necklace and so it began. She started wearing the pieces to work and her...

By: Mamaluv

A cancer that is caused by a virus. Did you know about this? I was shocked to hear, and so I took it upon myself to spread the word.

Cervical cancers the word, and the primary cause is HPV, Human papillomavirus. Yearly almost 6 million women in the US are infected with this virus, 10,000 will develop cervical cancer and over 3,700 will die of this disease. HPV is an STD; the American...

A quick look through my makeup bag tells you a lot about me. A little bit of this to accentuate, a little of that to disguise, and oh yes, the most important accessorymy Whitestrips, the best thing since the Wonderbra and control-top underwear, the ultimate age-defier.

I am a 30-something mother of three, so my natural aging process wasn' t exactly being...

By: Marc Laverdure, B. Sc., CSCS

I get approached all the time from people looking to slim, trim, and shape their butt! Whether they have lost it over the years or feel as though they landed on the wrong side of the gene pool, tightening and toning the glute muscles can be achieved by including these most important exercises into your workout routine:

1. Squats
Squats are a no-brainer and as they...

It's so hard to find the perfect pair of jeans. With so many brands designed for different body types, how do you know which is the best fit for you without trying on 100 pairs?

The Jean Team at Zafu.com has the answer. Using a fun and easy quiz format about your body type, how jeans typically fit you, what kind of style you're looking for and your weight, measurements and preferences, they...

Patio season may be over, and while that means saying good-bye to fresh strawberry margaritas and summer salads, it also means we can welcome back our favorite comfort foods! Swap the iced latte for a toasty pumpkin spiced version and trade in the gazpacho for a steamy bowl of carrot and ginger soup. Sample the new fall creations at your favorite restaurant and stop calorie counting for a bit....

"Have a cup of tea. That'll make you feel better."

Granny was right; tea really is good for your health! But who knew it was a legitimate stress buster too? A new study in London suggests that drinking black tea helps reduce stress and promotes relaxation. According to webmd.com, researchers determined that black tea drinkers were able to de-stress more quickly and had lower levels of the...

Examining the most common misconceptions that I have ever heard about abdominal training. By: Marc Laverdure B.Sc., CSCS

1: Abdominal exercises help to diminish fat in the stomach region.

Right? Wrong! If you want a firm, flat tummy, you must lower your total body fat percentage. Consistent ab workouts are great to strengthen the muscles of the stomach but will not completely help to make those...