Kids Day at ShopRite of Hauppauge and the 5 Components of Fitness!

Yoga is so “Hot” right now! Bikram vs. Vinyasa Hot Yoga-Which one is right for you? Yoga is Hot, Hot, Hot right now! I am not just talking about the increasingly popular trend of hitting class, but actual studios are heating up to extreme temperatures. I had the need to experience what the buzz was all about, and fortunately I have a Bikram Hot Yoga Studio right around the corner that  I have wanted to give a try. It is always nice when fancy studios allow $49.00 for a month of unlimited classes because you really get a feel for the programs and see if the workout is really something that interests you in the long run.   Well, here I was in my first hot yoga class ready and raring to go, the one small problem here…it’s summer in Miami and I am in a 112 degree room with 80 percent humidity. I could barely sit in the room. How was I going to do an hour and a half practice? I awaited the pleasant music and soft lighting that makes the room feel less like you were...

*** If pregnant or breastfeeding, always consult with your physician before using a new product! All of these products were cleared by my doctor in the second trimester. My Favorite Pregnancy Skincare Products While navigating this pregnancy has had its up’s and downs, I feel like I have tried to do my best to find balance. I still eat healthily, yet I give in to the temptation to feed the soul more often than pre-pregnancy! With that said, I am far from perfect, but I am really working hard towards non-toxic products in the home and of course, that means changing over some of my skincare routine! If you saw  this post on Dr. Loretta Skincare , then you know the severe acne breakout that I dealt with early on. They were cystic, uncomfortable and left behind dark marks I never thought would go away! Dr. Loretta Skincare combines her years of dermatological expertise with her partners years of work in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, nutrition, and aromatherapy....