Owning Your Health: How to Build a Strong Foundation for Lifelong Well-Being
Your body is your most valuable piece of personal property. Shouldn’t you be the one in charge of keeping it safe and sound?
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Some Kinds of Help
OK, I realize I’m dating myself here, but I’m hoping that at least some of you will join me in remembering that cult classic kids’ album Free to Be…You and Me . Masterminded by Marlo Thomas and Friends, and accompanied by a singalong book, it was played endlessly (to some parents’ chagrin) by a whole generation of kids in the ’70s, and as a result, it permeated our collective memory.
Far From Perfect
One of the great joys of editing this magazine is striving (albeit sometimes clutzily) to walk its wonderful talk.
Try It, You’ll Like It
So much of what we do, we do automatically. Because it’s easy, or it’s there, or because it’s just what people do.
Control Issues
This being the Take Charge issue and all, it’s tempting to claim that when we relaunched Experience Life magazine a little over a year ago, we knew exactly what we were doing – that we planned it out and made it happen just so.
10 Simple Tips to Improve Your Health
From nourishing your body with real, organic food to cultivating a mindful, preventative lifestyle, this guide empowers you to take charge of your well-being.
The Plyometrics Workout
Want to increase your power, refine your reflexes, decrease your chance of injury and sculpt your bod? Hop to it with this high-energy plyo primer.
5 Health Strategies that Are More Important Than Counting Calories
Managing your weight isn’t just about the number of calories you eat. It’s also — and perhaps primarily — about the quality and character of those calories. Here’s why.
Clutter Clearer: Laurie Gerber
Life coach Laurie Gerber has helped hundreds of clients overcome self-defeating behaviors and clean up their emotional lives, daily habits and relationships.
Getting Past Chronic Pain: Michelle Sprinkle’s Success Story
A team approach of PIlates, chiropractic care and massage helped Michelle Sprinkle overcome debilitating chronic sacroiliac pain.
Smart Juicing: 4 Recipes and Preparation Techniques
Trying to eat more veggies and fruits? Here’s what the experts, including The Juice Lady, Cherie Calbom, MS, say about the pros and cons of juicing.
How to Refine Your Life
How editor in chief Pilar Gerasimo began looking at obstacles as invitations to grow and get stronger.
The Importance of Fitness Buddies
Workout partners can help you stay committed to fitness and have fun. Here’s what you need to know to form an active relationship that gets results.
Food Fighter: Deb Lewison Grant
How FoodFight’s cofounder is changing the way kids think about food.
Can School Lunch Be Saved?
What kids eat at school can influence their eating habits for a lifetime. Here’s how a growing movement is working hard to create healthier school-lunch programs across the country.
Respect the Wave: Surfing Adventures
Whether you hire an instructor or head off to surf camp, learning to ride the waves is an excellent way to conquer your fears.
How to Find Your Fitness Edge and Achieve Your Body’s Full Potential
The motivational phrase “No pain, no gain” is as tired as it is inaccurate. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t push yourself to new limits and higher workout highs.
Soy: To Eat or Not to Eat?
That is the question many health experts are asking about this hugely popular protein. While it does deliver some nutritional benefits, it’s best to enjoy in moderation.
Retreat to Simplicity: Restorative Spas
No-frills restorative spas offer few amenities, but plenty of relaxation and stress relief. Plus, they’re budget-friendly.
How to Recover From Burnout
Learn to recognize the signs of serious depletion and chronic stress — and how to restore your inner fire.