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Dysmenorrhea. A big word meaning severe aching and throbbing menstrual cramps. About 50% of women have painful periods (no wonder we're all so unhappy). These cramps can be sharp, constant, intermittent, or dull, and women feel them in their lower abdomen and back. They are caused by uterine contractions, and can be aggravated by emotional stress. These piercing pains may come right before Read more
Do you remember this pose? It was one of the yoga challenges called Crow pose. It's part of Second Series in Ashtanga yoga, known as Nadi Shodina, which means nerve purification. It involves a lot of hip openers, backbends, and arm balancing poses. Just as in Primary Series, you'll do Sun Salutations A and B, standing poses like Triangle, and then move onto the poses in Second Series. It Read more
Bikram yoga is hot — and that's an understatement. The room is heated to 100 sizzling degrees, to help your body warm up quickly, so you can get deeper into the poses. Bikram is named after its founder, Bikram Choudhury, and it is a series of 26 postures. They are usually repeated twice and held for a certain amount of time. Class begins with Standing Postures, and then moves onto Backbends, Read more
London's Royal Opera House was buzzing with stars as the BAFTAs kicked off last night. Brad Pitt popped up on the UK red carpet after attending the Berlin Film Festival premiere of In the Land of Blood and Honey with Angelina Jolie on Saturday. He was up for best actor, as was his pal George Clooney, who mingled with Colin Firth and his wife, Livia Giuggioli, on their way into the show. Presenter Read more
I can hear Madonna in my head singing "Open Your Heart," and in my mind's eye see her doing her yoga moves on stage. Why not celebrate Valentine's Day and American Heart Month with a little bit of yogic love? Physically stretching the muscles in your chest, shoulders, and belly can create a deep emotional release helping you to appreciate and honor of yourself and your loved ones. These poses Read more
Music's leading ladies and more famous faces brought their best looks to the Grammys red carpet in LA tonight. Julianne Hough posed in a strapless Kaufman Franco gown while Alicia Keys chose a simple black dress and arrived on the arm of husband Swizz Beatz. Adele, who is nominated for six awards, wore a custom Giorgio Armani gown. She's taking the stage at this evening's show to perform for the Read more
Kate Beckinsale chose a white mini dress with a black bow accent by Zuhair Murad for tonight's Grammy Awards in LA. She brought her daughter, Lily Sheen, to the musical show, though the duo didn't pose on the red carpet together. Kate's just one of many glamorous ladies at the Grammys tonight including Rihanna, Julianne Hough, Carrie Underwood, and Katy Perry. Let us know what you think about all Read more
Taylor Swift wore Zuhair Murad to the 2012 Grammys. She posed for photos on the red carpet before heading inside. The winning has already started for Taylor, who recently found out that she's the proud owner of two new statues for best country song and best country solo performance. She's also up for best country album, as is George Strait, Blake Shelton, Lady Antebellum, Eric Church, and Jason Read more
Adele posed for the cameras at the Grammy Awards in LA tonight. Adele wore a custom Giorgio Armani gown and bright red lipstick for the show, where she's nominated for six awards. Adele will be performing for the first time since recovering from throat surgery late last year to repair damaged vocal chords. There will also be a special tribute to Whitney Houston, who died yesterday, by Jennifer Read more
The 2012 BAFTA Awards were a glamorous affair in London today. Best actress nominee Michelle Williams led the pack in a gorgeous H&M bespoke gown while Christina Hendricks, who is presenting, chose a one-shoulder black L'Wren Scott. The Help's Viola Davis brought a pop of color in a pink Valentino, and presenter Penelope Cruz followed suit in strapless red Armani Prive. Kristen Wiig, up for Read more
