Yoga Breath: Kapalabhati


Updated 08/16/07 11:59 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Yoga Breath:  Kapalabhati

In yoga, breath is just as important as the postures. Linking your breath with your movement creates complete awareness. These breathing exercises are called Pranayama, which means breath control. A while back I wrote about two different types of Pranayama. Ujayii (Ocean Breath) is used in Ashtanga Yoga throughout the entire 90 minute practice to keep your movements and your mind calm, steady Read more

The Burning Question: Is Doing a Detox a Good Idea?


Updated 12/23/11 6:19 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Arguments For and Against Detox Cleanses

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Cleanses have become a "celeb trend", but are they really safe? By Health.com NO: It's risky — and you don't need it. Glenn Braunstein, MD, professor and chairman, department of medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles Our bodies have built-in detoxifiers. The liver, the kidneys, and the Read more

From the Community: Yoga Equals Instant Stress Relief


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by Fit Community · 1 comment

Why Yoga Is Good For Stress Relief

FitSugar reader YogaGirlAli loves doing yoga for stress relief — find out why! She shared this post in the Tone It Up community group. Be healthy. Feel beautiful. Have a steady mind. Wouldn't it be nice feel that way all the time? The reality is that we are often too tired or too busy to take the steps to get anywhere near there. Yoga and meditation can help you get there and lead a longer, Read more

How to Keep Post-Gym Skin Clear and Blemish-Free


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Avoid Acne Breakouts When Working Out

You think you're doing your body good by going to the gym every day, yet your skin is telling you otherwise. If you struggle to keep your skin clear, here are some tried-and-true solutions to help you keep your skin as radiant and healthy as your body. Use an oil-absorbing sheet. If you tend to work out in the afternoon, blot your face with an oil-absorbing sheet preworkout to remove excess Read more

One-Night Stand Beauty Tips to Get You Through the Morning After


Updated 07/22/11 1:26 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Look Good the Morning After a One-Night Stand

Whether it's a one-night stand, you've crashed on your friend's sofa, or you're involved in a friends-with-benefits-type situation, sometimes we're all caught unprepared. And this isn't in the birth control or condoms sense (as could be the case in each of these scenarios); this is about not having beauty basics on your person the morning after. So what's a girl to do when all she has in her Read more