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Must Experience: The Bedford Bath Ritual

The historic "Bedford Baths" is a beauteous experience. I wish I could do this regularly. Native Americans taught us about the curative power of natural spring/mineral waters​ and bath rituals. This is a modern-day version of this. ​The spa features a ​mineral deluge, ​large ​whirlpool, cool spring water plunge, & aromatic steam​​. ​This is a must-do! ​I felt…

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Radiate: You might be someone I know...

To this day, I keep thinking that maybe strangers near me might be the nurses who took care of me. Or maybe my organ donor's family. Or maybe the nurses' relatives-- so I treat everyone as if they are. My thank-yous couldn't reach them directly, but maybe the energy of my gratitude through my actions does.

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See Yourself As a Goddess

I am a goddess. If you're mumbling, "what makes her a goddess?!?", there is trauma that needs to be addressed (and needs healing). When we judge one another, we are usually condemning our own selves at the same time. Society has caused a lot of harm and has created a lot of noise around who they believe you are and how you should act, look, be, etc. See yourself as a goddess. A whole…

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Living Out Loud: Kidney Transplant Warriors

Meet Liz (me) and Yana B.: Kidney Transplant Warriors with different stories but the same determination to live life out loud. March is National Kidney Awareness Month and we're here to spread awareness and to let others know they're not alone. When someone finds out their kidneys are failing…

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February 2021: Self-Care Edition of "TREAT YOURSELF"

It’s the FEBRUARY 2021 Edition of “Treat Yourself Because You Deserve It”! We have to take care of ourselves: the basics… and then some. I don’t need to tell you about how important self-care is; I gave to remind MYSELF that it’s important often, too. And I’m sure you need reminders sometimes as well. Here are the ways to...

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Awakeish: Burn + Begin Box: Burn off 2020 + Begin 2021

Begin the new year without looking back! Introducing Awakeish’s "Burn & Begin" box! Inside this Awakeish box, you'll find everything you need: specially curated items to burn 2020 + begin 2021. This symbolizes an overdue goodbye to 2020 and, more importantly, it brings us to the light of what's next! Intention-setting is everything. Are you ready to…

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Supplements: Not a "One Size Fits All" Solution

Supplementing vitamins/nutrients with your body needs is not a "one size fits all" solution. What works for one person may not work for another. How many times have you tried a supplement or vitamin because it’s “supposed” to be good for you? We could spend so much time in our local pharmacy or vitamin shop to try and figure out what works and what might now

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The Importance of Women's Digestive Health

Ladies, I found a shelf-stable probiotic supplement that supports our digestive-health needs specifically and it addresses the needs of a woman’s body with eight premium strains of beneficial bacteria. These provide healthy bacteria for a balanced digestive system. 80% of our immunity comes from our gut. If you've ever taken an antibiotic or medication, it can deplete the good bacteria in your gut, so it's important to replenish those.

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5 Things You Can Do to Feel Like Yourself Again ️

Feeling like the world is upside down? Or like life is just feeling really "off"? Do you feel like, especially given quarantine/COVID-19, that you’ve lost some aspect of time and space? Do you feel disconnected from who you usually are? You're not alone. Time for some grounding. Here are 5 practical ways to ground yourself to get back to feeling more like you…

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How To Build Resilience

I'm so very honored to have been featured on the Pursue Your Spark Podcast entitled, "How To Build Resilience". It’s undeniable that COVID-19 has impacted us all. What differs between us is whether those effects have been mostly positive or mostly negative. In either case, finding the strength, hope, and resources to rise up and prosper during these tumultuous times has left many of us wondering exactly how to build resilience.“

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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Celebrates Global Wellness Day with 24-Hour Wellness Livestream Around the World: June 13, 2020

Experience yoga on the river in Bangkok, join a healthy cooking tutorial in sunny Miami, and wind-down with a sunset sound-healing meditation on the Turkish Riviera at Bodrum. This virtual journey around the world invites participants to enjoy complimentary experiences live, with each hour hosted from individual Mandarin Oriental property Instagram accounts.

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Mental Health and COVID19: Resources

Covid-19 has changed all of our lives. Things seemed busy and, perhaps, complicated before the global pandemic struck— but now we have to think about how this affects us going forward. Mental health is extremely important and we need to address the implications this will have on us, whether we realize its importance or not. Here is a list of resources I’ve compiled to help.

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The Mysterious Connections Between Different Areas of the Body and How to Care for Them

The human body is complex and miraculous. From how the body is formed to how it grows, all the details are intricate and intertwined. Did you know that we have strange but true connections within our bodies? The associations are not always evident…

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Barry’s 2nd D.C.-Area Location to Open in Clarendon on January 25, 2020

Barry’s, the original boutique lifestyle brand that innovated group fitness by creating an immersive and transformative full-body workout experience, is set to open its first location in Northern Virginia on January 25. Barry’s Clarendon

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