How To Makeover Your Bedroom For Sleep Hygiene & Better Sleep

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How To Makeover Your Bedroom For Sleep Hygiene & Better Sleep

Let’s talk about SLEEP! Did you know that 70 percent of adults in the U.S. aren’t getting enough sleep? That’s 50 to 70 million people… and maybe you’re one of them. If you’re tired of being tired, and are looking for ways to improve your sleep quality, this blog post is for you!

There are many factors that can contribute to sleep issues. But no matter the diagnosis, our bedrooms can be part of the problem and re-evaluating our sleeping spaces can be a drug-free way to treat insomnia!

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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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How To Start Working Out Again After A Year-Long Hibernation

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How To Start Working Out Again After A Year-Long Hibernation

We’ve been dealing with the Covid-19 crisis for over a year—which means that many people, including myself, scaled back their workout schedule while we waited it out.

And while home workouts can be effective and convenient, personally nothing replaces a sweaty gym session or group fitness class.

Now, with more and more people getting vaccinated, businesses starting to open, and things are coming to life again—what better time to restart your fitness routine? Here are my tips for getting back into exercising after this year-long hibernation!

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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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How To Prepare For The Spring Walking Challenge

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How To Prepare For The Spring Walking Challenge

Some of you may have picked up on the hints I’ve subtly been dropping… but we’re officially doing a SPRING PJW WALKING CHALLENGE!

Walking is a simple but effective way to improve your health in numerous ways. By putting one foot in front of the other, you can not only walk off weight, but you can also dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, depression, osteoporosis, diabetes, high cholesterol, and help clear artery-clogging plaque. The health benefits are endless—so no matter what your health goal is, joining our Walking Challenge can help you achieve it!


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