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Speak Up: Do You Fit the Physical Stereotype of Your Nationality?
In my yoga class last week, I asked one of my students if she was Italian, and she answered, "Yes, did you know because of my big butt?" I was stunned. I said, "No because of your last name.
What the Right Ear Hears
A new Italian study put a twist on the age-old advice about wanting something done right. In three separate tests, researchers found that when making a request, they had better results when the question was posed to the right ear.
In general, the left side of the brain processes requests better and researchers feel it must also process information that comes from the right ear.
5 Things: Your Skin
I don't think about my skin that much, except on sunny Summer days when I coat myself with sunscreen or when I get the occasional blemish on my chin. More than just a fleshy covering for our muscles, skin is an organ and without it, we would evaporate. Here are five facts you should know about the skin you're in.
Which Part of Your Body Do You Work the Most?
When working out, you might prefer to focus on toning a certain part of your body. Maybe you want to strengthen your upper body because you're in a wedding this Summer and want to look good in your strapless dress. Or maybe you want to tone your core because it's the only thing that prevents you from having lower back pain.
How Much Are You Worth?
A while back, I posted about celebrity body parts being insured for lot of cash, like America Ferrera's smile being insured by Aquafresh for $10 million by Lloyds of London.
Well, I have found an interesting and somewhat related calculator. I must warn you it is a little morbid, but also a lot of fun.
5 Things: That are Different Between a Male and Female
We all know men and women are completely different sexes, but did you know that our bodies function differently too? So here are five things from TheDigitalBeat.com you probably didn't know that make a woman's body different from a man's:Weekend Reading: The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga
I came across this amazing yoga book that got me really excited. It isn't filled with photos of beautifully buff and lean bodies that typify the genre. No, the illustrations are literally the muscles.
Acacia: Supports the Happy Healthy You
While searching for fitness DVDs online, I found Acacia - it's a wonderful source for beautiful and natural products that relax and rejuvenate.
They have distinctive creations for the body, spirit, and home - for inspiration, well-being, and for a more healthy and balanced life.
You can find unique clothing, footwear, beauty supplies, jewelry, and books.
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The Skinny On: Measuring Body Fat Percentage
If you're in the business of trying to lose weight, the best way to monitor your progress isn't by stepping on a scale. Since a basic bathroom scale measures your entire body weight, it doesn't take into consideration how much of you is made up of fat, and how much is made of healthy stuff like bones, muscle, blood, and organs. For a more accurate picture of your body composition, it's best to measure your body fat percentage, and here are the many ways it's calculated.
Surgery to Get Your Feet Stiletto-Slim?
According to Christian Louboutin, Barbie has cankles — but she's not the only one who needs a makeover to fit her stilettos. Apparently, donning perfectly crafted sky-high heels means women need perfectly re-crafted feet to match. In fact, even while most cosmetic procedures are on the decline — thanks to the recession — podiatrists report that the demand for cosmetic foot surgery is on the rise.
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