Health and Beauty

The drive up towards Point Dume was breath taking. We took Kanan road for twelve miles during which time we saw awesome mansions, vineyards, and lavender covered hillsides (Lupine flowers most likely), expansive and gorgeous. Then of course that Ahh feeling, as the ocean suddenly appears. It was so wonderful to be near the ocean with it's ocean breeze, sound of waves breaking, and seagulls flying overhead. Some of the best  hikes are alongside the ocean, boasting stunning look out spots of the coast. My favorite being the Malibu Lagoon State Beach trail.The long hike walk (really feels like a hike), from the parking lot to the beach area. Malibu Lagoon State Beach         Today's hike was at Point Dume Natural Preserve in Malibu. There are three different hiking trails one can take. The easiest being the boardwalk hike. The most challenging being the tide pool trail. The first hike we took was from the parking lot, up the side of the cliff, offering gentle, gradual e

By Dahlia Acevedo Remember I spoke about establishing a healthy exercise routine. Well, establishing good eating habits, routinely eating the same food items for optimal health, works the same way. Make sure you stock up on these four food items weekly so you can enjoy eating them daily and reap their health benefits. I hardly ever get sick. When I do, its normally a small cold that goes away in a few days. I really do believe this is a direct result of the vitamin and antioxidant rich foods I eat daily. The following foods will strengthen your immune system, boost your energy levels, and help improve focus / mental clarity, among many other things.                          Eggs   Yes, you can have two eggs per day! Eat the whole dang egg! Its protein rich, chock full of vitamins, antioxidants and GOOD cholesterol. Did you know they contain vitamin D, which helps you absorb calcium and is good for your bones. Also, they contain vitamin B12, which helps to regulate your mood, and

So, the butterflies have emerged once again now that the weather has warmed quite a bit. They are everywhere, BUT I have discovered the mother of all butterflies dens. A truely magical place hidden away from the main paths. While out for a bike ride today I decided to take a semi-dirt path, almost completely hidden off the main street. I had accidentally stumbled across it before, but hadn't the time to explore it. Today upen entering the bike path, off Burbank Blvd, I was completely taken aback by the sheer amount of butterflies, seemingly attracted to the bright yellow wild flowers growing along both sides of the path. I stopped for quite a long while to video tape them, but upon viewing the footage, I realized it does not compare / do the place justice. I hopped back on my bike and rode a little further, which is when I saw a closed off (barred) path to my right, with a small opening, large enough to walk a bike through. This hidden jem of a path contained even more

By Dahlia Acevedo You don't need me to tell you that exercising on a regular basis has many benefits. I am simply trying to make a case for it, and perhaps help inspire you to get out and move that body. I've found it is easier to stick to a routine, when you make it just that: Something you do every day. It is easy to skip one day, easier to skip two, and much easier to skip three. You get the picture. Below I have touched on four benefits of exercise that have a more immediate affect on a person's well being. Better Sleep and Less aches and Pains. It sucks getting older doesn't it? Well, I remember a time not too long ago, when I had gotten super lazy and stopped exercising altogether. During the day I was experiencing back and neck pain, soreness in my belly and sides. Probably because I sit all day at work. Since I have started exercising again, which is most days. I am pretty much falling asleep right away and sleeping through the night (the body is tire