Why We Get Lower Back Pain & How To Fix Yours

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Why We Get Lower Back Pain & How To Fix Yours

A few weeks ago, I woke up with a severe pain in my hip (or at least, I thought it was my hip at the time). My hip was so tight and felt like it was totally locked up. Having dealt with hip pain before. I tried every tool in my arsenal to heal it—I stretched, I slept on a wooden ball (no, I’m not kidding), iced it, took baths, everything. But nothing got better until I went to my chiropractor… and it turns out, I was treating the wrong area. My back was the issue, not my hip.

This experience got me thinking about back pain—specifically lower back pain—and how incredibly common it is, especially as we age.

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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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What Every Woman Should Know About Heart Disease

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What Every Woman Should Know About Heart Disease

Generally speaking, women have lower rates of heart disease than men. This is especially true for men and women in the first half of their lives. As we age, though, and after women go through menopause, their risk of heart disease goes up. Believe it or not, heart disease is actually the leading cause of death for both women and men… about 1 in 4 people die from it, and 1 in 5 women die from it.

And speaking of women, the heart disease statistics for us are even more startling. Heart disease kills more women than all types of cancer combined, including breast cancer. Not to mention, women are less likely to be correctly diagnosed and treated than men. So why don’t we hear more about it? Why aren’t we talking more about what we can do to prevent it?

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Intermittent Fasting 101: What You Need To Know

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Intermittent Fasting 101: What You Need To Know

Intermittent fasting is a term that’s thrown around a lot in the health and wellness world. In the last decade alone, IF has become a popular trend amongst those looking to lose weight, regulate digestion, and improve overall their health.

Whether you have considered doing intermittent fasting or have never heard of it before, IF has a lot of potential health benefits to offer you—and it’s an effective tactic for women who want to lose unwanted weight after menopause.

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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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5 Of My Favorite Protein Powders On The Market

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5 Of My Favorite Protein Powders On The Market

Whether you are trying to lose weight, build lean muscle mass, or simply improve your health, getting enough protein in your diet is essential. Not only does eating protein keep you satiated (and keep you from constantly snacking or binging), but it helps with blood sugar stabilization, muscle recovery, cognitive function, and so much more.

Even though I do eat meat—mostly fish and chicken with the occasional steak—sometimes I still find it difficult to get as much protein as my body needs to function properly.

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How Healthy People Eat - Tips & Tricks from Kristen Coffield

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How Healthy People Eat - Tips & Tricks from Kristen Coffield

Last Wednesday, I had the pleasure of hosting Kristen Coffield on my Expert Instagram Lives! In case you missed it, Kristen is the author of “How Healthy People Eat” and the founder and owner of The Culinary Cure.

She’s a culinary wellness coach who is dedicated to helping people live younger, longer, and better—needless to say, we have a lot in common!

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - The Pelvic Clock

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - The Pelvic Clock

As a fitness aficionado and wellness expert, I’m constantly on the lookout for equipment that I think is worth my money. Usually, that equipment comes in the form of weights, jump ropes, etc. Today, however, I want to talk about my latest discovery, which is a piece of equipment aimed at easing lower back pain and improving our mobility and range of motion.

Ladies, meet the Pelvic Clock.

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Here's Why All Women Over 50 Need An Exercise Revamp

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Here's Why All Women Over 50 Need An Exercise Revamp

Let’s cut right to the chase: You’ve known for some time now that exercise is important when it comes to weight loss and maintaining a healthy body. But what you may not know is that as you cross over to your 50’s and beyond, the type of exercise you do takes on more significance.

Doing the same old workout routine that you did in your youth isn’t going to serve you well as you get older.

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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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10 Foods To Stop Buying & Make Yourself Instead

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10 Foods To Stop Buying & Make Yourself Instead

When it comes to eating a holistic diet, homemade food is healthier than store bought food the majority of the time. What do I mean by “homemade” food? I’m talking about the snacks, stocks, sauces, and other forms of sustenance that we can make at home with whole, fresh ingredients, but that we often end up buying at the grocery store out of convenience.

Not only do the store bought versions of certain foods cost more per serving (yes, there’s a premium on convenience), but they almost always contain unnecessary and unhealthy ingredients. Preservatives, fillers, gums, and extra sodium are frequently added to food products to extend their shelf life or change their texture

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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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