Why Maintaining A Healthy Sex Life Is The Key To Feeling Younger

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Why Maintaining A Healthy Sex Life Is The Key To Feeling Younger

What does it mean to “feel younger?” To me, it has very little to do with looks. The way I see it, feeling younger means having the energy, attitude, and passion for life that I had in my younger years. It’s a feeling and a mindset, not an appearance or specific look. And over the last decade or so, I’ve realized that there are certain things that help me “feel younger”—one of those things is a healthy sex life.

The title of this article—“Why Maintaining A Healthy Sex Life Is The Key To Feeling Younger”—is a claim I truly stand by. In my experience, sex and pleasure are crucial pieces of the puzzle that is our health and well-being.

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How Red Light Therapy Can Transform Your Skin

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How Red Light Therapy Can Transform Your Skin

Skincare is one of my favorite topics to talk about, and I’ve reviewed many products and techniques here on the PJW blog. In keeping with that tradition, this week’s blog post is all about my latest skincare obsession: red light therapy! It’s been a serious gamechanger for my skin health, and I love that it’s a non-invasive, downtime-free way to improve the appearance of my skin.

When my go-to esthetician, Cynthia Rivas, first introduced me to red light therapy, I was admittedly skeptical. The supposed benefits sounded almost too good to be true—and in my experience, when that’s the case, they often are too good to be true.

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What Happens To Your Hair During Menopause

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What Happens To Your Hair During Menopause

If you've gone through menopause or are dealing with it now, you know that it comes with plenty of body changes—our skin, sleep patterns, body composition, you name it. But one lesser known side effect of menopause is hair changes—like hair loss, hair thinning, changes in texture, dryness, dullness, and even scalp sensitivity. This is because of the major hormone shift our bodies experience before, during, and after menopause.

I talked about menopausal hair loss a bit a few blog posts ago, when I recommended the Nutrafol supplement, but I wanted to elaborate on the changes our hair can undergo and tell you about the options you have.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Nutrafol Hair Supplement

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Nutrafol Hair Supplement

Let’s face it: The symptoms of menopause are not cute. In fact, they can be downright unpleasant, and even unbearable for some women. We’re talking menopausal belly fat, low libido, constantly having to pee, and more. I’ve talked before about hormonal facial hair, a common side effect of menopause, before on the blog, but I haven’t really talked about hair loss… which is what I’m talking about today. (And yes, I found a fix!)

As most of you know, menopause causes a serious hormone shift in women. Our estrogen and progesterone levels fall, which amplifies the effects of androgens in our bodies (male hormones, like testosterone). As a result, our hair can become thinner/finer, fall out more easily, and grow more slowly, because our hair follicles shrink.

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The Best of Pure Joy Wellness 2021 - Part 1

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The Best of Pure Joy Wellness 2021 - Part 1

Oh 2021.. what a year it’s been! Coming out of 2020, I wasn’t sure what kind of year we were going to have, but I have to say, overall it’s been amazing. As a PJW community, we’ve grown stronger, connected deeply, and brought new people into the fold.

I couldn’t be prouder of all the badass women who are part of this community, including you! To celebrate, I’m using December to highlight the Best of Pure Joy Wellness from 2021.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - SkinBetter AlphaRet Products

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - SkinBetter AlphaRet Products

For this month’s Pure Joy Wellness Approved, I’m featuring a few products—a set, really. Three products that I’ve been using religiously for several months now that have my skin looking plump, hydrated, and glowy.

Skinbetter—the brand behind all three of the products I’m featuring today—is a science-backed skincare company that leverages research to formulate their products for optimal results.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Nu FACE Facial Toning Device

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Nu FACE Facial Toning Device

As all of us badass women over 50 know, the older we get, the more our bodies change. One of the first things I noticed in terms of “signs of aging” after I turned 50 was my skin. I’ve always been a skincare lover and sunscreen devotee, but one day I noticed my face was starting to lose its shape.

I decided to do some research into skincare tools and methods to see if there had been any innovations in the beauty industry that could help mitigate the issues I was dealing with. That’s when I came across the brand NuFACE, and their microcurrent facial toning devices.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Beauty Cocktail Collagen Powder

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Beauty Cocktail Collagen Powder

If you watched my Instagram Live with Dr. Nigma Talib a few weeks ago, you know that I’m a proponent of eating for better skin. What happens in the gut doesn’t stay in the gut—and actually, signs of premature aging like fine lines and wrinkles have been linked to poor diet and gut health.

I’m not one to take a million supplements or powders—I’ve spent years trying out hundreds of them, and I’ve learned what works for me. One exception I make nowadays, though, is for this month’s Pure Joy Wellness Approved product.

Introducing: The Beauty Cocktail Collagen Powder from Dr. Nigma Talib

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Your Hands Are Aging—Here's What You Should Do ASAP

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Your Hands Are Aging—Here's What You Should Do ASAP

There are certain areas of our bodies that are more susceptible to visible signs of aging than others—and believe it or not, one of those spots is our hands. That’s right, your hands are a dead giveaway! Especially after the year we had in 2020, with tons of hand washing and sanitizer galore, it’s no wonder that our hands are dry, cracking, and aging as a result.

For me, I’ve noticed that washing my hands so much has made my hands look older. While hand washing is obviously necessary, this is an unexpected side effect that I don’t love.

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How To Update Your Skincare For Summer

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How To Update Your Skincare For Summer

As we make our way through spring and inch closer to summer (the official first day is June 20), it’s time for us to shift our skincare routine to align with the seasons.

So let’s switch it up for summer! To help us out, I asked our resident skincare expert and master esthetician Cynthia Rivas for her best advice on summer skincare.


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Gua Sha: Here Are 3 Reasons Why You Should Do It

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Gua Sha: Here Are 3 Reasons Why You Should Do It

If you’re someone who is into skincare—or you spend time on social media—you have probably heard of Gua Sha. Or maybe you haven’t, and this will all be new news. Either way, keep reading!

Today, I’m going to try and give you an overview of Gua Sha—what it is, what the benefits are, and how you can get started if you’re interested.

So, let’s do it. Here’s everything you need to know about Gua Sha!

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How To Get Rid Of Hormonal Facial Hair

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How To Get Rid Of Hormonal Facial Hair

Along with poochy bellies and sleep disturbances, menopause can straight up make our faces hairer. Yes, I’m talking about hormonal facial hair. This change can take the form of more peach fuzz on your cheeks, coarse hairs on your chin, and even rogue white or gray hairs that seem to show up overnight.

It’s important to know that increased facial hair is totally normal, and that it happens to many of us women making the journey through menopause.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - IS Clinical Neck Perfect Complex

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - IS Clinical Neck Perfect Complex

It’s that time of month again… it’s time for our next Pure Joy Wellness Approved!

As many of you know, I am very, very passionate about skincare. It’s our first line of defense when it comes to slowing visible signs of aging, and trust me when I say that caring for your skin will boost your confidence tenfold.

On that note, this month’s Pure Joy Wellness Approved product is one of my favorite anti-aging solutions to date—the IS Clinical Neck Perfect Complex!

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - MBR Awake & Lift Eye Patches

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - MBR Awake & Lift Eye Patches

For anyone new to the community, Pure Joy Wellness Approved is a monthly series where I feature a product that I swear by and endorse 100 percent. A little more background on why I started this series:

The wellness industry is saturated with products. (It’s a multi-trillion dollar industry, after all.) My goal with this series, Pure Joy Wellness Approved, is to help you cut through the noise, and give you insight into the items and brands that I use on a regular basis. You all know how much I preach self-care (it’s a crucial part of a happy, healthy, and balanced life), and one of my favorite go-to self-care products is the MBR Awake & Lift Eye Patches.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved! IS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved! IS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum

The wellness industry is saturated with products. (It’s a multi-trillion dollar industry, afterall.) My goal with this series, Pure Joy Wellness Approved, is to help you cut through the noise, and give you insight into the items and brands that I use on a regular basis. Every month, I’ll be featuring a product I love that can make achieving your health goals easier—whether you want to lose weight, take better care of your skin, develop an exercise routine, find balance with your nutrition, or improve your mental health, to name a few.

Welcome to the sixth edition of my monthly blog series: Pure Joy Wellness Approved!

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Youthful Skin Is An Inside Job—Here's How To Keep Your Skin Vibrant, Regardless Of Age

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Youthful Skin Is An Inside Job—Here's How To Keep Your Skin Vibrant, Regardless Of Age

When it comes to skin health, what you put in your mouth is more important than what you put on your skin. This may be new news to some of you. “But isn’t skincare about skin care products? What does eating have to do with it?” The answer: Actually, a lot. Everything you eat becomes part of your inner AND outer being. Your skin is your largest organ, and everything going on inside your body (specifically in your gut) shows up on it.

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Ladies, This Is The Missing Piece Of Your Skincare Routine

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Ladies, This Is The Missing Piece Of Your Skincare Routine

One of the most common questions I get from my clients and colleagues is about my skincare routine—specifically, they want to know my skincare secrets. Skincare is something I’ve been passionate about for decades. Every day I put aside time to treat and care for my skin, and through years of trial and error, I’ve learned what steps are absolutely necessary and which could be considered “nice-to-haves.” And sunscreen, ladies, is an absolute necessity.

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6 Ways To Turn Your Bathroom Into A Blissful Spa

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6 Ways To Turn Your Bathroom Into A Blissful Spa

Everyone loves a soothing trip to a luxurious spa, but unfortunately, that isn’t possible when we’re quarantined. To get through these difficult times, we have to do whatever we can to stay sane and keep our stress low—and that includes giving ourselves routine doses of self-care. Luckily, pampering yourself doesn't necessarily involve leaving the comfort of your home.

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Serums: What They Are, What They Do, And Why You Need Them

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Serums: What They Are, What They Do, And Why You Need Them

Serums have risen in popularity over the past three to four years—and now, they’re everywhere. Name any skin concern, and you can bet there’s a serum out there that can help you address it.

But if you don’t know much about serums (which is most of us, unless you’ve seen a dermatologist, skincare expert, or read a ton about skincare), you may not understand the hype. Why are they so important? What even are they?

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