The old adage that your bed is only for sleep and another word that starts with a “s” has fallen victim to technology. According to a study done in March 2013, 80% of 18-44-year-olds reported checking their smartphones as the first thing they do when they wake up. And 8 out of 10 young professional are working from…
How are you doing so far with your New Year’s resolution? Are you taking the proper steps toward healthy living? Whether you’re doing well or just need a little motivation, here’s a great opportunity to rev your engine. Wanderlust, an international yoga festival, will be celebrating its 7th annual gathering on the grounds of Turtle Bay on O’ahu February…
First of all, let me say that I am not a massage expert. I’m not one of those people who goes to spas or get massages regularly. Yet, I have all the normal stresses that everyone has. I have neck tension from my long hours on my computer. My legs ache when I return to my exercise routine if…
Living organic is not only good for your health, but good for our planet too. With less toxins and chemicals in our food, you will eat healthier, feel healthier, and know that you are making a positive impact for our environment. Here are four easy steps you can start in 2015! 1. EAT ORGANIC Choose food that are…
Here in Hawaii, you could say we enjoy the season of summer all year. We can enjoy activities like hiking, stand-up paddle boarding, surfing, and more. But how do we stay hydrated and keep cool? With fresh local fruits like ice cold mango, chilled coconut, and lychee we have a wonderful selection of fresh treats.…
Graduations, lighter traffic, and it’s soooo hot. What do these three things have in common? They are all signs of summer in Hawaii! I don’t know about you, but I look forward to summer. It means drinking more ice water, eating shaved ice, and the aunties in my family tend to make more salads. Everything…
One of the perks of living in Hawaii is our year-round, picture-perfect weather. It’s almost always a great day to go to the beach and unlike the mainland, we don’t require seasonal clothes because t-shirts and slippers can be worn 365 days a year. One drawback, however is our warm summer nights. Most studies show that 60 to 67 degrees is…
Last Christmas, my thoughtful mother gave me a gift that changed my life: Fitbit Flex. Fitbit Flex is a wristband tracker that counts your steps and syncs the data to your smartphone or in my case, my iPad mini. The goal, as stated in Fitbit’s website is to encourage people to lead healthier, more active lives. I was…
Spring is here! It’s the beginning of longer days, fun walks in the sun, and lighter cooking. What does this have to do with sleep? There have been studies on whether or not our diet can directly affect our quality of sleep. So my husband and I decided to do a little fun test of our…
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