CBD 101: Here's What You Need To Know About It

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CBD 101: Here's What You Need To Know About It

CBD is all the rage in the health and wellness world—you can find it in snacks, supplements, skincare products, and so much more.

Despite its prevalence, it’s shockingly hard to find clear and reliable information about CBD, especially all in one place. And I don’t know about you, but I have a lot of questions about it! Why are we hearing about CBD now? What CBD products are worth it? What should we be using it for? In other words: What’s the deal?


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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Tabu Sexual Wellness Kit

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Tabu Sexual Wellness Kit

As women over 50, something we don’t talk about enough is sex. Why is that?! Sex isn’t something we age out of—it’s not something we’re barred off from once we turn a certain age. Sex can and should be enjoyed by women at any age, whether you have a partner, you’re seeing someone, or you’re single.

However, that doesn’t seem to be the case right now for many women. Did you know that almost 50 percent of women stop being sexually active altogether in their 50s? I know, wild.

This month’s Pure Joy Wellness Approved product is all natural and sex-forward. Ladies, let’s talk about the Sexual Wellness Kit from Tabu.


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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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5 Affordable Pieces Of Workout Equipment You Can Travel With

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5 Affordable Pieces Of Workout Equipment You Can Travel With

We’ve all been there—we book a vacation, get to our destination, realize there isn’t a gym, and suddenly all of our hard work and consistency go out the window. We make excuses and end up skipping our regular workouts, and when we get back from vacation, we feel defeated knowing we have to start over again.

I cannot tell you how many times this happened to me when I started my fitness journey! Also, even when there is a gym on the premises, sometimes I only have 20 or 30 minutes free in the day, and by the time I get dressed and trek over to the gym, it feels like I don’t have enough time to get anything meaningful done. And other times, I’m too tired to leave my room! So now, I always bring equipment with me.

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How To Cope With Setbacks: My Tips & Tricks

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How To Cope With Setbacks: My Tips & Tricks

This week’s blog post is inspired by the Pure Joy Wellness Spring Walking Challenge, but not in the way you would think. With the challenge coming to an end, I’ve taken some time to reflect and think about the obstacles a few of us had to deal with during the challenge—and it got me thinking about coping with setbacks.

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Why Do I Always Have To Pee? We Asked A Urologist & Menopause Expert To Weigh In

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Why Do I Always Have To Pee? We Asked A Urologist & Menopause Expert To Weigh In

Feeling like you always have to pee? Trust me, you are not alone. The constant feeling of having to pee—and the urgency associated with that feeling—is very common in women, especially post-menopausal women.

I have experienced this myself during and after menopause, and never understood why it was happening. So for this week’s blog post, I decided to interview Dr Angelish Kumar, a female urologist, menopause expert, and founder of Women’s Urology New York! Here’s what she had to say…

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Bad Posture? Here Are 3 Steps For Improving Yours

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Bad Posture? Here Are 3 Steps For Improving Yours

It’s a known fact that as we age, our posture tends to get worse. Why, you ask? Well, our muscle and bone density begin to decline, which means we’re more likely to slump and hunch over. Not only is poor posture a stressor on our bodies, but it can also impact your feelings of self-worth and confidence. And as badass women, we deserve to feel confident and feel good about ourselves all day, every day.

Here’s why you should care about your posture, and a few tips for how to fix yours!

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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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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Bala Bangles

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Bala Bangles

This month’s PJW Approved product is none other than the stylish resistance accessory, Bala Bangles!

In the last decade, the rise of athleisure has mixed fashion and fitness in a way that changed the wellness industry forever. But the focus has mostly been on clothes, not accessories. Bala Bangles—stylish one or two pound weights that can be strapped to your wrists or ankles—are here to change that.

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Low Libido? Here's What Our Sex Expert Recommends

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Low Libido? Here's What Our Sex Expert Recommends

Low libido, no libido, low sex drive, no sex drive… Does this sound like you? Keep reading.

If you would rather do anything—organize your sock drawer, alphabetize your spices, clean up your Inbox, binge-watch reruns on Netflix—than have sex with your partner, chances are you’re experiencing low libido or no libido.

Decreased libido, is a common complaint among pre and post menopausal women (and their partners), and more often than not, it’s caused by our hormone fluctuations.

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Why I Have A Bathtime Ritual (And You Should Too)

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Why I Have A Bathtime Ritual (And You Should Too)

There are two types of people in this world: People who love baths, and people who haven’t taken a good bath. (Kidding, but only kind of.) I happen to fall into the first category of bath lovers, as I’m a firm believer that a good bath can nourish the mind, body, and soul. That said, I approach my baths with a specific mindset and ritual, which is why I find them so enjoyable and relaxing.

What do I mean by “bathtime ritual?” Well, for me, a bathtime ritual includes all of the tasks I do and products I use to set the atmosphere, mood, and experience.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Beyond Yoga Black Leggings

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Beyond Yoga Black Leggings

Welcome back to Pure Joy Wellness Approved! It’s hard not to say this about every PJW Approved product—because I love them all—but THIS ONE is one of my absolute favorites that I will never stop buying.

As we’ve learned from our fashion expert Susan Feldman, founder of “In The Groove” every woman needs a reliable pair of black leggings—and let me tell you, I have I found the perfect pair!

This month’s Pure Joy Wellness Approved product is the Beyond Yoga Women’s Spacedye High Waist Midi Leggings.

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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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10 Products That Will Help Soothe Your Aches & Pains

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10 Products That Will Help Soothe Your Aches & Pains

When I was mulling over topics for this week’s blog post, I remembered something a woman at the gym asked me. “What can I do about my aches and pains?” I loved this question, because I know lots of women who deal with this, and I myself experience it! Her question got me thinking: What products have actually made a difference for my aches and pains?

You see, as I have gotten older, my body has developed more aches and pains, especially in my back and hips. To cope with them, I devote a lot of time to recovery and carve out time to do mobility work. It’s so important to work your joints and muscles at any age, otherwise your body can develop serious stiffness and pain. That’s why I am constantly looking for devices and products that can help loosen up those areas and keep my body feeling strong.


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Got Water? Why Hydration Is The Key To Better Health, Weight Loss, & Slower Aging

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Got Water? Why Hydration Is The Key To Better Health, Weight Loss, & Slower Aging

If there’s one topic that all physicians, nutrition experts, and medical professionals agree on, it’s the importance of water and staying hydrated. Water makes up approximately 60 percent of our body weight and is essential for maintaining our health.

We can survive up to 40 days without food, but we cannot survive without water for more than three to five days. Only 57 percent of adults drink more than four cups of water per day. That is a serious metabolic drought!

I cannot stress this enough—if you are not drinking enough water on a daily basis, your body will not function at its best!

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How To Shed Your Menopausal Middle

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How To Shed Your Menopausal Middle

When we enter the season of menopause, our bodies change...sometimes slowly, and other times quite suddenly. You may wake up one day feeling like you’re in a different body—one that has less energy, a lower metabolism, and a worse mood. Naturally, these changes can be deeply distressing, and the negative feeling we experience during menopause are very real.

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Why Everyone (Yes, Everyone) Should Lift Heavy Weights

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Why Everyone (Yes, Everyone) Should Lift Heavy Weights

When I look back on my fitness journey, It’s hard to believe there was a time when I didn’t lift weights. Believe it or not, I actually didn’t start strength training until my thirties!

At the time, I was working in television and I was the queen of aerobics. My cardiovascular health was outstanding, and sure, I was thin, but I had no muscle mass or tone to speak of. I was skinny, but I wasn’t what I consider now to be fit. It wasn’t until one of my colleagues at the station said, “You know, you would be great at lifting weights,” that I decided to give it a try.


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The Importance of Sleep & Tips For Getting Enough Of It

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The Importance of Sleep & Tips For Getting Enough Of It

If there’s one aspect of our health that we should be devoting more attention to, it’s our sleep! The benefits of sleep are extremely well-studied and proven out, so it still surprises me when my clients and friends say they settle for four or five hours a night. (Not that I’m perfect—I also find it hard to get a consistent eight hours, even though I know how important it is!)

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