By August J. McLaughlin, CN
You’re sitting at the doctor’s office or at your hair dresser’s, under one of those space helmet style dryers, and your eyes clasp onto it, the headline that reads like a chilled Aquafina amidst a hot, dry desert. “FOODS THAT FIGHT BELLY FAT”, it reads. Thank god! Another expert has staked [...]

All-star athletes to heroic astronauts to business leaders along side 1,300 others guests were hosted by NFL Hall of Famer Nick Buoniconti for the 24th Annual Great Sports Dinner to benefit the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis.  Together, uniting their powerful resources, they raised more than $6.3 million to help find a cure for paralysis. [...]

Tennis coach and celebrity fitness trainer, Stephen Bauer brings his knowledge and passion to the masses with his first book, “Born To Stand Out”. Presenting a ten-step program, his book demonstrates how to achieve peak physical fitness, while also providing the keys to an entire lifestyle adjustment.
“Born to Stand Out” reflects Bauer’s physical fitness regimen, and [...]

It’s not the fountain of youth but it may just be the next best thing. Protandim is a unique blend of phytonutrients that has been shown in a published, peer reviewed human study to eliminate the age-related increase in cell aging factors. The groundbreaking pill supplement, tested in clinical trials by noted scientist Dr. Joe [...]

The Limited Edition Pink PedEgg®
Now you can have baby soft feet and help a great cause. The makers of the PedEgg®, the revolutionary foot file, are introducing the Limited Edition Pink Ped Egg, and enables you to make a difference in the look and feel of your feet and in the lives of others.
The Limited [...]

HealYourHunger.com invites you to be a part of a full day event focused on “Weight Loss from the Inside Out” on November 21, 2009 from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm at the Loew’s Hotel in Santa Monica.  Join 100 others excited about the MIND, BODY and SPIRIT approach to achieving healthy weight loss and learn [...]

One of the main goals of LA’s The Place Magazine, is to bring you exciting and helpful information and businesses. We met this pioneer in health and wellness at an award show event in Hollywood. Dr. Edward Group, his health practice and products, are an LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2009.
In 1998, Dr. Edward [...]

While most Americans favor health care reform, the majority are now against proposed plans that expand the government role in providing health care.  The public is not only skeptical of the promise of improved access and delivery, but also very suspicious about claims of cost reduction through the elimination of waste.  Historically, health care programs [...]

Santa Monica’s newest yoga studio, YogaCo is truly a breath of fresh air in more ways than one as it sets itself apart by being the largest green studio in Santa Monica, offering unique yoga classes like Daddy&ME and recovery yoga and most importantly in these economic times, asking donation only class fees.  Although yoga’s popularity has yielded many generic, commercialized studios, YogaCo is [...]

When it comes to impressing with stories of what we did over the summer, Dr. Charles Schwarz and his wife Niki Han have us all beat as they opened Tikkun Holistic Spa (www.tikkunspa.com) to the welcoming embrace of the Santa Monica community. Tikkun, which opened on May 28th, rests adjacent to the 3rd Street Promenade [...]

On Sunday, October 30th, television’s favorite plastic surgeon and his three M.D. co-hosts find out if their show will win a Daytime Emmy for Best Talk Show- Informative.  As a member of television’s Medical Dream Team on “The Doctors”, Dr. Andrew Ordon is on top of the world balancing family, a busy practice and a [...]

Medical literature reveals bioidentical hormones provide superior cardiovascular benefits over synthetic HRT while reducing the risk of breast cancer.
Significant controversy over the safety of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has given both physicians and patients pause when treating symptoms of menopause, perimenopause and post-menopause. While synthetic forms of HRT such as Premarin, Provera and Prempro present [...]

A recent study in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that 31% of men and 43% of women suffer some form of sexual inadequacy at some point in their lives. Lack of desire, performance anxiety, premature ejaculation or pain during intercourse are all common symptoms of sexual dysfunction in men and women. By determining [...]

Now open in Brentwood, CA is Power Plate – The Experience (www.powerplate.com/bemoved), a fitness studio that features the innovative Power Plate machines. Whether you’re struggling to squeeze in enough time for exercise or simply doubt the efficiency of your current routine, the Power Plate approach promises an exercise alternative that will ramp up your approach [...]

Acai Immune Booster is a nutritional drink that promises to improve long term health by encouraging the immune system to work more efficiently. Acai Immune Booster, a new product from the AgroLabs (www.agrolabs.com) line of nutritional drinks and is a clinically researched, all-natural nutritional dietary supplement that works to keep the immune system balanced year-round. [...]

In recent years, coconut water has made its way onto the health scene as a natural alternative to the sugary sports drink. As LA’s the Place searched for the perfect specimen in this latest nutritional craze, we came across “C2o pure coconut water” and were immediately impressed. “A Naturally Smarter Choice” as its motto states, [...]

Do you ever feel rundown or sluggish for no apparent reason? You may be poisoned, literally. LAs the Place discovered a tune up for the body to rid it of arsenics like mercury, lead and other toxins we’re exposed to in everyday  life. Signature Chelate dietary supplement, created by Sylvie Beljanski, cleans out your system [...]

Nothing ruins an outdoor party like the presence of uninvited insect guests. Fortunately, JASON  provides a “bouncer” to keep those pesky pests away with JASON Quit Bugging Me. The insect repellant spray uses natural bug banishing ingredients such as Geranium, Soybean and Coconut Oils to prevent bug bites.
JASON Quit Bugging Me
The insect spray works against [...]

The July/August 2009 issue of E – The Environmental Magazine (now posted at: www.emagazine.com) looks at how nanotechnology has changed what we eat, wear and apply to our skin­ – unfortunately with little regulation and little understanding of the long-term consequences, both to our own health and that of the natural world.
 
Sunscreens, energy drinks and [...]

Nino Schembri, a world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts fighter, has dreams of teaching his infamous Jiu Jitsu techniques to American students and students around the world. Considered one of the best fighters in the world, Nino Schembri shocked the world when he defeated Japan’s greatest fighter, Kazushi Sakuraba in PRIDE 25.
Born [...]

With today’s busy schedules it’s hard to make sure we eat the right combination of fruits and vegetables to keep us going. Vemma® comes to the rescue, with its powerful, good-tasting liquid nutrition. Their healthy blend provides the necessary formulation your body needs with its blend of 12 full-spectrum vitamins, 65 minerals, rare Mangosteen fruit [...]

If the thought of downing a bunch of sugar or experiencing the dreaded post-energy-drink crash has you hesitating, worry no more. Vemma Nutrition Company introduces Verve, a line of natural, good-for-you drink and shot blends that give your body vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidant ingredients designed to naturally boost your energy level.
Verve is designed to meet [...]

Summer is right around the corner and as temperatures rise, you are going to want to strut your stuff at the beach. Now is the time to start kicking your butt into shape to get an amazing beach body just in time for summer. If you follow the tips below, you will look and feel [...]

With time and money in short supply, using your own body weight and changing up your exercise routine are top fitness trends according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE). 48% of ACE professionals surveyed predict that gym memberships will decline in 2009, so it’s time to look at what you can do at home [...]

80 million Americans snore, which means a great number of people – both snorers and their bed mates – don’t get the sound sleep they desperately need. Silent Snooz now plays sandman with a drug-free “barely there” sleep enhancement aid that’s clinically proven to significantly reduce snoring, thus improving quality of sleep. Sleep is vital for alertness, [...]

The BrytonPick is a “must-have” fashion accessory. Not as flashy as bling, but far more useful, the BrytonPick is a discrete, simple and efficient way to clean between your teeth. No more wielding an ugly toothpick. No more hiding your mouth while using your fingernails – or unsanitary paperclip or credit card – to dislodge [...]

Did you know that there are millions of people who experience unpleasant physical effects from scented products, such as perfumes, colognes and body lotions? Sometimes, it might be a headache or nausea when passing by a department store’s fragrance counter or riding in an elevator with someone wearing a certain fragrance. Fragrances in cosmetic products [...]

Hello, this is Helen M. Ryan, The Fit Life columnist for LA’s The Place, certified personal trainer and Spinning® instructor. I have put together a little something for LA’s the Place readers – my fitness column articles (and some weight loss tips) in a handy hard-copy electronic book. It’s free for your use and to [...]

“Green with Music” raised green in more ways than one at their eco-friendly celebrity gifting suite, spa retreat and fund raising gala February 6, 2009. The fabulous gifting suite and Spa Tibet were hosted at the stunning, sustainable penthouses of The Mercury in Los Angeles, honoring music’s stars for the 2009 Grammy® Awards.
 ”We are grateful [...]

Contour Med Spa in Hermosa Beach offers Laser Hair Removal using the most modern equipment and highly trained skin care specialists. Laser Hair Removal in Hermosa Beach offers the best laser hair equipment.

Laser Hair Removal in Hermosa Beach has become a local sensation and the Contour Med Spa in Hermosa Beach offers the best solution [...]

Ready for some adventure and relaxation but can’t take a lot of time off? Only a two hour drive from Los Angeles awaits a four-season playground for the outdoor lover. As the winding road takes you up to almost an 8000 ft. elevation,  the temperature drops and nature awakens with the sights of soaring pine trees [...]

When time is of the essence, kettlebell training incorporates all elements of fitness for a full-body fat blasting workout in just 30 minutes.
A simple cast iron weight can replace an entire gym full of equipment. Yes, you read correctly. Everything you need to become leaner, faster, stronger and more flexible is contained in a tidy, [...]

The Los Angeles “Innaugural Go Green Expo”, the country’s foremost interactive and proactive eco-concerned “living-green” showcase presented by Perf Go Green, is officially set to open to the public at The Los Angeles Convention Center January 23-25, 2009 with fabulous, world-renowned “New York Times” bestselling authors Julie Edelman (The Accidental Housewife), the “in-the-know”, humorous, and [...]

Do you remember what it’s like to be tension-free? To not be stiff or full of aches and pains? How it feels to sleep well at night and wake up energetic, ready to take on your busy day? The move towards technology has forced many of us into inactivity, with hours spent in front of [...]

This may be the last chance you have before the hectic holidays to pamper yourself a bit and get yourself ready for the holidays festivities! Relax in Spa Luce’s elegant surroundings and sip champagne, and book mini spa treatments at Spa Luce’s Spa Holiday Gift-Giving Event. Spa Luce is a 6400-square-foot, state-of-the-art luxury boutique spa, [...]

Christmas Gift Ideas for Her!
Trying to squeeze exercise into your busy schedule can be hard, but it just got a little easier. With Shape Up Shoes, you can improve your posture, strengthen your core, improve your circulation and give your legs a workout…all by just going about your daily activities.
Shape Up Shoes require you to [...]

Christmas gift ideas for the Fitness Enthusiast!
While the SurfShelf™ might not get you a day with 28 hours in it, it might be able to buy you more time in your busy schedule.
SurfShelf, a portable polycarbonate tray that attaches to most exercise machines, makes working out fun and efficient. It allows you to shop online, [...]

Christmas Gift Ideas for Her!
Wrist-pain relieving WAGs are now both good for you and good for society. The limited holiday edition set of these popular yoga, pilates and floor exercise gloves feature a pair of Wrist Assured Gloves, a pewter handcrafted charm and a charitable contribution to CARE, a leading fighter of global poverty.
The special [...]

The Christmas holidays. They are here, once again. Endless days of parties, pastries, shopping and stress. Everywhere you look and everywhere you go temptation abounds. Clients bring edible gifts, friends deliver baked goods. The office holiday party overflows with food and drink.

With enticement everywhere, what do you do? Give in and pay the price in [...]

Although summer has passed and winter is right around the corner, one shouldn’t feel the need to lag on the exercise simply because it’s easier to hide all the naughty extra pounds under layers of clothes. Like the celebrities who have depended on Barry Jays since 1998 to successfully burn off all their extra calories, [...]

Health. Without it, you have nothing. Your vitality is your quality of life. All too often, people suffer with symptoms for years because their doctors cannot find the cause and don’t know how to treat them. It’s a godsend to find a medical practice dedicated to going beyond standard treatments in order to find the [...]

Claire Chabaud always had an interest in spirituality, personal development and psychology.  Claire Chabaud comes from a multicultural background, being raised with a French and Lebanese influence. As she started to recognize and acknowledge her interest in the world of psychology and personal development, she followed her passion and engaged in self study by taking [...]

After 15 years of Professional experience in Sales, Technology and Entertainment, Alanna Levenson has committed herself to become a healer by empowering her clients to be able to say “I love my life!”  Alanna is now an NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Practitioner, Hypnotherapist and Certified Energy Coach. Her training and certifications are through Transform Destiny [...]

You can’t read a magazine or watch a half an hour of T.V. without someone trying to sell the best new diet. But what if instead of selling temporary fixes, someone introduced a way to incorporate healthy eating as a way of life? As one of the newest trend setters in educated grocery shopping, LABELWATCH.com [...]

IZO Cleanze, the liquid only, 100% organic vegan, raw, and gluten-free full-body detox cleanse, offers a way to completely “transform” your health by offering essential vitamins and minerals high in phytochemicals, alkaline elements, and anti-oxidants which detoxify “the bowels, liver, gall bladder, kidneys, and blood of toxins, parasites, and heavy metals”.  As a result, digestive [...]

Tracy Austin is no stranger to professional tennis, on or off the court. A petite 45 year old blonde hailing from Palos Verdes, California, Austin won the U.S. Open women’s singles title in both 1979 and 1981 as well as at Wimbledon in 1980, and remains heavily involved with her sports commentating for tennis. But [...]

The industry’s top fashion designers and LA’s hottest celebs gathered to attend and showcase their work at the 6th annual TMG/CUUR Style LA: Swim & Resort runway show. The star-studded event held at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica  to benefit the Facial Paralysis Foundation and Stop the Violence/Face the Music and was hosted by [...]

Reduced testosterone levels is a serious health issue many men aren’t aware of and the condition therefore often goes untreated. To help bring awareness to this issue, Dr. Richard Cohen has written a booklet on the subject, “Be All the Man You Can Be” and created an all natural supplement, OptiMale RX.
Placing the emphasis [...]

by August McLaughlin
So you’ve decided to take spectacular care of yourself this summer. You peruse the aisles at Walgreens for the best sunscreen; one that will allow for optimal coverage, that won’t wash away in sweat or water; one that doesn’t contain pore-clogging oils. Yes, you think to yourself, this year your health ranks higher [...]

Now that temperatures are soaring, exercise may be the last thing on your mind. That hot, sticky feeling is often a great workout de-motivator.
However, we have an opportunity to turn this de-motivator into a motivator: exercising in the pool. Using water as a way to get in shape is both effective and fun. No [...]

Dakota Ferriero may be the busiest performer in town. Her collaborative roster includes Enrique Iglesias, Prince and Maroon 5. She was the headliner burlesque performer for the launch of Victoria’s Secret at Lanoro Lingerie in Europe, featured as a celebrity panelist on Oxygen’s Top 25 Power Couples, hosted by Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott. Appeared [...]

The word testosterone is generally associated with men. Big burly men. It’s what sets them apart from women and keeps them healthy and vital throughout their lifetime. So what happens when a man’s testosterone level starts to decline? As this is happening at a faster rate in men than ever before, OptiMale Inc. and Dr. [...]

In 1999 renowned professional biker, Aaron Baker, suffered a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed. Today, however, the 29-year-old former motocross athlete and recovering quadriplegic is proving he can rise above the odds and help others at the same time. 
Baker founded C.O.R.E. Inc. (Center of Rehabilitative Exercise) which helps people with disabilities [...]

In one of the world’s most famous cities, Spa Luce at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa, offers a unique tranquil urban oasis. Spa Luce provides its clients with an opportunity to escape into a state-of-the art spa facility that has been meticulously designed to revitalize mind, body, and spirit. Each spa treatment has been designed to [...]

Changing the way women take care of their skin, Nude Supplements treat and support skin from the inside out. Using skin focused, probiotic formulations, Nude supplements take natural and holistic measures to provide amazingly beautiful results. As the skin is the largest organ of the body and reflects one’s internal wellbeing, these bioavailable supplements work [...]

Dazzling grins, perfect teeth, a complete smile makeover. Dr. Marine Martirosyan’s Pacific Dental Care strives to give her patients the perfect dental experience.  And she is succeeding.
One step into Dr. Marine’s office and you get the feeling you’re not in a typical dentist’s office. This feeling will only get stronger during your visit. Matter of [...]

Last Saturday, May 3, NFL great and former Buckeye and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George, presented the EGX Kids Fitness challenge at the Ohio State University stadium. Held in conjunction with the National Children’s Hospital, the event educated kids and parents on how to live a healthier lifestyle.
Participating kids, ages 8-14, spent the day navigating [...]

Everyone is understanding the importance of "superfoods". From blueberries, to red wine, to dark, leafy greens, California is queen in providing the freshest, nutritious foods that help make our lives so full. In LA, we especially care about treating our bodies right, and it’s a well known fact that most Americans (90%) do not get [...]

On March 19, 2008, more than 52,000 retailers, manufacturers, functional ingredient suppliers and industry professionals attended the country’s largest natural, organic, and healthy products trade show: the 28th Natural Products Expo West/Supply Expo 2008 (www.expowest.com).
The Anaheim convention Center hosted the $57 billion dollar industry’s big day for a record 3,392 exhibits.    
On a diet?  Juice [...]

If sweating and grunting in a room full of strangers is not for you, do not fret. An effective workout can be had inexpensively in the privacy of your own home or office. All you need are a few basics and some creativity.
Below most items you will find a "Trainer’s Note" with observations, comments [...]

In a city that can sometimes feel a bit removed from reality, Ole Henriksen Face/Body Spa is treasured as a “down-to-earth” oasis. After three decades of service, Ole Henriksen’s Spa has come to represent the kind of unique pampering experience Los Angeles is known for. Located in chic Sunset Plaza, Ole Henriksen Face/Body has become [...]

TV star and comedian George Lopez put on a serious face at the Hyatt Regency’s Flower Garden as he discussed his life-threatening battle with Kidney Disease. His battle led him to become the national spokesperson of KEEP It Hollywood, The National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Early Evaluation Program.

Children can stretch, pose and meditate with Yoga Angels at “For Kids Only” at The Sports Club/LA, the most luxurious sports and fitness complex in the world.  Yoga Angels teaches, inspires, and empowers children and families through the art and philosophy of yoga.  Yoga Angels is unique as it is one of the only programs [...]

You’ve probably seen Nikki Haskell on her billboard on Sunset Boulevard or on the E! True Hollywood Story of Donald Trump. Perhaps you’ve read about her fabulous parties in Page 6 or People.
For 25 years Nikki has been the face and founder of StarCaps, an all-natural blend of papaya and garlic that helps to shed [...]

Michelle Weinstein, President of Optimal Nutrition Inc. bestows a customized door-to-door organic meal service that encourages a conveniently healthy and organic lifestyle for the busy professional, the super star celebrity, athlete and the average family. What is setting Optimal Nutrition Inc apart from all other health food regimes are their efforts to promote a [...]

Imagine a shoe that can help you stay in shape just by walking in them. Enter FitFlop – the revolutionary shoe created by Marcia Kilgore (founder of Bliss Spa) and developed by Darren James and Dr. David Cook at Centre for Human Performance at LSBU in London. The shoe is designed to tone and work [...]

The Race Last Sunday, on March 2nd, Aaron Baker, 29, former motocross champion and recovering quadriplegic, crossed the finish line publicly for the first time with his Rise Above Team at the Acura Bike Tour and Los Angeles Marathon. This historic marathon has been a Los Angeles tradition for 22 years, and Conscience Entertainment [...]

To honor Grammy nominees this year, ‘Green With Music’ offered the first, all-green gifting retreat. The suite was hosted in the modern eco-luxury of The South Collection. This downtown location can not only boast sustainable design, advanced architecture, and endless views, but it is also the only all green-eco-chic high rise development in LA.  Grammy [...]

Enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner for two at The Sports Club/LA this Valentine’s Day.
The luxurious sports and fitness complex is offering a delectable 3-course gourmet meal prepared by Chef Jose Malagon, as well as complimentary champagne. If you have kids, The Sports Club/LA “For Kids Only” is offering a themed [...]

This Valentine’s Day weekend, from February 14th through the17th, Ole Henriksen Face/Body presents a Day of Indulgence.
Located in the heart of Hollywood at Sunset Plaza, .treat yourself to a day of exclusive pampering at celebrity hotspot, Ole Henriksen Face/Body Spa, Whether it’s girls’ night out, a surprise for a loved one, or a well-deserved [...]

This Valentine’s Day weekend, from February 14th through the17th, Ole Henriksen Face/Body presents a Day of Indulgence.
Located in the heart of Hollywood at Sunset Plaza, .treat yourself to a day of exclusive pampering at celebrity hotspot, Ole Henriksen Face/Body Spa, Whether it’s girls’ night out, a surprise for a loved one, or a well-deserved [...]

Fresh Dining – a daily purveyor of calorie-controlled and healthy gourmet meals – and Blue Clay Fitness have teamed up to make it easier for new moms to get back into shape after giving birth.

The landmark Fresh Mommy program will combine an organic gourmet meal delivery program with world class fitness training to restore ideal [...]

Don’t sneak up on Rigan Machado unless you plan to hit the ground. World-famous in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and considered one of the greatest grapplers of his time, Rigan has success in a clinch, and he’s not letting go. His Redondo Beach and Hollywood Academies are one of the leading Jiu-Jitsu centers in [...]

On a recent trip to San Diego, I was privy to a private back of house tour of Dimension One Spas. I have to admit I didn’t have all that much interest in the home spa, what is otherwise known as a hot tub. I am always happy when one comes my way, but I [...]

FUZE Beverage and Too Faced Cosmetics teamed up to launch Resolution Slenderize on January 9th. Held at the club, 86 in Hollywood, the event was co-hosted by One Tree Hill’s Sophia Bush, celebrity trainer, Harley Pasternak and DJ Josh Madden. The party also benefited the American Diabetes Association of Hollywood. FUZE’s Resolution Slenderize is a [...]

In the Asian, African and Latin American countries, well over 500 million people are living in what the World Bank has called "absolute poverty.“  Every year 15 million children die of hunger.  For the price of one missile, a school full of hungry children could eat lunch every day for 5 years.  The World Health [...]

Bella Beverly Hills offers beauty treatments that make you beautiful from the inside out. As an addendum to our article on Bella, we wanted to share specifics of all the wonderful massages Bella offers, as described below:
Deep Tissue/Sports Massage
This massage reduces your overall stress level and breaks down any scar tissue that you might have from [...]

It’s generally difficult for us to keep a positive attitude during grueling workouts, but for Tae Bo fitness sensation, Billy Blanks, it’s just another day and another opportunity to kick butt in the gym and motivate his followers to do the same. Attitude is everything for Billy, and he credits his success on his ability [...]

Our own MR Hunter obtained an exclusive interveiws with Billy Blanks. Here he shares his his personal history, passions, insight and wisdom…
MR Hunter for LATP: When did you realize you could help millions of people through Tae Bo?
Billy Blanks: When I started to teach karate, I saw how people wanted to learn a form of [...]

Tae Bo creator and global fitness sensation, Billy Blanks is pumped about his new workout program, AMPED.  Fans and new followers looking to shed some pounds and tone up those stubborn areas are getting AMPED!  Feel the difference in 24 hours, and see the results in seven days with Billy Blanks newest addition to his [...]

Check out this bundle of fresh energy!  Brookelin Gottlieb, originally from Maryland, moved out to LA in mid March to pursue her passion for dance and yoga.  She figured there was no better place to be than in the heart of it all and so out she came. 
Within 1 week, Brookelin had a place [...]

Step Up!
Lung cancer has become the leading cause of death in Americans, and children of lung cancer victims are stepping up and speaking out in the 2nd Annual L.A. Lung Cancer Walk that took place in Manhattan Beach this Sunday, November 18th.
Speak Out!
Co-hosts and organizers Ilene Eskenazi and Mimi Sabo lead the 5K/10K event down the [...]

Introducing INSIDE OUT FITNESS /WELLNESS with Molly Basler
The class starts with meditation, which works with the power of intention and affirmations and moves into cardio sculpting and breath work. Ending with a meditation, you’ll be left feeling focused and fulfilled. This is a unique workout and "work-in" helping you connect to your self through [...]

With everything you have going on in your home, from kids to cooking to pets, it’s often difficult to get those certain lingering smells out of the air.  Instead of repeatedly cleaning your home with chemical disinfectants, HoMedics has found a natural way to make your house a more pleasantly aromatic place to be.  With [...]

Marisa Miller tells Fitness about workout routines, diet secrets, and confidence boosters she’s using to prepare for her Victoria’s Secret runway walk on December 4th in New York.
Marisa works with the Peace, Love, Cure campaign to benefit to raise funds for the Young Survival Coalition, a nonprofit built to assist young women suffering from [...]

The 23rd Annual Natural Products Expo East drew in a larger crowd this year with over 25,000 attendees and 1,790 exhibits, making it east coast?s largest natural and organic products trade show and conference.
Held in Baltimore, MD and produced by New Hope Natural Media, a division of Penton Media, Inc, the tradeshow ran from [...]

Not much happening in the metabolism department. Need a change to get things going? Here are eight (nearly) painless ways to stoke your metabolic fire.
1) Make a Lifestyle Change
People who physically move a lot or fidget burn on average 350 additional calories per day according to [...]

If you love the feeling of trying on a new pair of jeans, Not Your Daughter’s Jeans (NYDJ)- also the maker of Tummy Tuck Jeans- is giving you the chance to make a difference this month in honor of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For each woman who tries on a pair of NYDJ [...]

Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) will be offering numerous special edition products, promotions and events in October that aim to educate and promote breast cancer awareness.
Started by Monica Steward after she began battling breast cancer at the young age of only 26, Boarding for Breast Cancer is a non-profit foundation focused on the youth [...]

Recently open in early September, voda Spa (named after the Russian word for “water”) is West Hollywood’s newest luxurious day spa. Combining Russian, Asian and European traditions, voda offers signature facials, body scrubs, wraps and massages in their 10 different upscale treatment rooms.
Owners Dr. Ilya Gelman, Leon Shparaga and Gary Chernov envisioned a place where busy [...]

I?m originally from MN and one cold winter day several years ago I was perusing produce at the local grocery store.? My eyes were drawn to a display boasting luscious red tomatoes, round and plump and a shade of red that even fire engines could not aspire to.? As I reached for one, I mentioned [...]

Dakota Ferreiro, a.k.a. “Miss Dakota” at the Hollywood and Las Vegas burlesque club Forty Deuce, brings her distinctive brand of performance skills off the stage and into the gym with “Burlesque Body by Dakota.” This combination burlesque, dance, and fitness routine offers several benefits. Sure, Burlesque Body by Dakota will help you slim down and [...]

If you’re one of those people who says that going to the gym is one of your favorite pastimes, then you’re in a small percentage of the population.
But if you’re like me – bored silly by treadmills, intimidated by free weights, and pathologically out of shape despite paying monthly gym dues – yet on [...]

Losing weight is often a difficult and exhausting battle.? For many people doing it on their own isn?t enough and they need something to help kick start the process. But with so many products claiming to help ?melt the pounds away?, it?s hard to know which ones actually work.
As technology improves so does science, leading [...]

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by Helen Ryan?
You exercise sporadically. You eat about the same as you always have. Then one day you can?t button your pants. What gives?

Hormonal changes and loss of lean body mass (muscle) contribute to this waist creep the expansion of our waistlines we tend to experience as we approach, and pass, our 40s.
On average, [...]

by Chris Kaiser ?
In some circles, Seth Roberts, Ph.D., is noted for using himself as the subject of his experiments. In “real” science, however, self-experimentation is considered disreputable, which could be a reason why you’re not part of the circle that has heard of Dr. Roberts.

The fruit of his latest self-experimentation is the [...]

Celebrated tea expert, Mark ?Dr. Tea? Ukra, and Julie Jackson Ukra, will unveil a second Tea Garden and Herbal Emporium, when they open the doors to their newest hot spot located at 8612 Melrose (formerly known as Elixir) in the heart of West Hollywood.? The Tea Garden will offer its trademark premium teas, high end [...]

On Monday evening, July 30th, the annual Style LA fashion benefit took place at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica. Actress Shiva Rose McDermott and Samantha Harris of E! Entertainment co-hosted the evening that began with a poolside reception and sponsor gallery and culminated in a playfully classic swim and resort wear runway show that [...]

Dr. Dennis Colonello, D.C. and Dr. Carlon M. Colker, M.D. aren?t your average doctors. The two have joined forces and combined Dr. Carlon Colker?s method of rehabilitation with Dr. Colonello?s musculo-skeletal treatment methods to offer patients more successful outcomes than they were able to achieve in the past. By working together, Dr. Colonello and Dr. [...]

You’ve seen it on TV and at your local gym, but perhaps you’re not ready to make your pole dancing debut in public just yet.? Now you can get in shape while getting down in the privacy of your own home with the Lil’ Mynx Dance Pole.? Combining sensual dance moves with rigorous pole work, [...]

Bringing Fitness into Perspective Air under my feet. Levitating. Higher. Higher still. Faster. Sweat pouring. The sound of my own raspy breath filling my ears. Heart pounding, thighs screaming. Tears. Welling up in my eyes, easily mistaken for sweat. Not tears of pain. Or agony. Or defeat. But joy. Joy tinged [...]

Discover the secrets to staying lean and healthy for a lifetime.? Clinical nutritionist and fitness club owner, Jay Robb, whose California based nutrition company boasts books, products and diet plans wants to help guide you to a healthier lifestyle. With his fruit intensive eating plans, dieters can start losing weight in just a couple of [...]

Losing weight can be a frustrating life-long battle for both men and women.? As there are countless programs, diets and pills out there, choosing the most effect and healthiest way to shed the pounds can be a difficult process.? That’s where Dr. Barry Sears comes in. As the creator of The Zone Diet, Dr. Sears [...]

The youth of America is part of an alarming arc of obesity. In the last 30 years, overweight and obesity levels in school-aged children have more than doubled. Obesity at such a young age can influence a child for the remainder of his or her life, and not just socially. While we all knew that [...]

When Michael Tuohy was diagnosed with the blood cancer myeloma, his wife, Robin and their two children, 14 year old Ally and 9 year old Mikey made a goal to “empower” and encourage other cancer patients and their families. Through the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), and its announcement of the first cross-country trip of the [...]

Organics Brasil, the first nationally sponsored program to export and promote organic products from Brazil has added a new member to the Organics Brasil project, O.N.E. World Enterprises, the producers of? O.N.E. 100% Coconut Water and O.N.E. Amazon A?a?.
“We are proud the addition of O.N.E to our line up of companies,” states Ming Liu, Project [...]

Thermography or DITI (Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging) is a radiation free, no contact, pain free, and FDA approved screening tool to visualize PHYSIOLOGY. This exciting new and improved technology is now available in Los Angeles by Innovative Thermal Imaging. Thermography measures the heat which is constantly radiating away from the [...]

Health care and scientific innovations have always been closely related, and HeartMath continues this pairing with its new emWave PC Stress Relief System, a computer program that helps you achieve inner balance and relieve stress in your life. Built to suit your lifestyle, emWave PC allows you to take hold of your emotions, without drastic [...]

When you live in LA there are a couple of things you never take for granted. The first is an opportunity to enjoy a little getaway, even for a few hours, from the traffic and congestion and social grind of your elaborately busy life. The other is free parking. And thankfully, there is a place, [...]

If it isn?t a gridlocked freeway, or an ungodly line at the drug store, it?s a surly Hollywood bouncer or a battle for a cab in South Bay. Whether at work or play, the people of Los Angeles are faced with fast-paced challenges every day. It is no wonder that so many seek refuge in [...]

Gavin Keilly?founder of GBK Productions, will host a special gift suite to celebrate the 2007 MTV Movie Awards nominees and presenters. The suite, at?an undisclosed fabulous hotel?in Los Angeles, will take place at 9pm-2:30am on Thursday, May 31st; 12pm-7pm on Friday, June 1st; and 10am-7pm on Saturday, June 2nd. GBK Productions will cater to diverse [...]

In response to the rise of childhood inactivity internationally-known, athletics company Nike launched its NikeGO P.E. program back in 2003. NikeGO is what they call “a new kind of P.E.”. No more standing in line, taking turns to participate in games. Rather this program guarantees 30 minutes of constant physical activity for each student. The [...]

Tired of taking pill after pill and receiving only short-term relief for long-term symptoms? Wouldn’t it be great to find a treatment that actually corrected our body’s balance and made a life-long dependence on prescription drugs obsolete? That is the goal of Pharm East’s HiQi (pronounced high-chee) Health product line, which focuses on Bionology, the [...]

Everyone’s looking for the next big thing to help them get into shape.? Not satisfied with what was already on the market, friends Chadwick Slagle and Chad Vanlandingham decided to create their own piece of exercise equipment instead.? Their concept, the VersaStick is the latest product that has revolutionized resistance training.
Starting with just a broom [...]

Did Earth Day pass you by this year? Well don’t fret, thanks to these three new products there is a simple way to treat the environment and yourself all year round!
Burt’s Bees Chemical-Free Sunscreen with SPF 15 Finally a chemical-free sunscreen! This non-greasy formula keeps skin hydrated while forming a translucent broad spectrum barrier to [...]

At one time or another, all of us have struggled with what to eat when we get the urge to nosh.  Sometimes cravings can cause you to dive into a bag of chips or a vat of ice cream for satisfaction. Although it felt good at the time, an hour later you’re stuck facing the inevitable, [...]

Gearing up to release a new Zone diet book later this year called Toxic Fat Syndrome, Dr. Sears is planning a Zone cruise to Alaska where he will lecture passengers on what he calls “the perfect nutritional storm,” a combination of dietary forces creating a world-wide health epidemic, Toxic Fat Syndrome.  From September 15-22, Lucky cruisers will dine on [...]

Often plaguing both women and men their entire lives, dieting is a frustrating, vicious cycle.? Finding the perfect way to lose weight is not an easy task, but Dr. Berry Sears is here to help.? As the creator of The Zone Diet, Dr. Sears offers a whole new way of thinking about food that is [...]

With the nations growing interest in and need for greater health consciousness spa-ing is about more than just pampering these days, but rather an integral element in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. ?That is the mantra of C&R Media as they launch into the fourth installation of the New York Spa Week franchise with national sponsor [...]

Staying fit, healthy and, most importantly, young, has become a way of life.? We exercise regularly (or at least try), we take a variety of vitamins and supplements and we have a wealth of nutritional information at our fingertips.? Anti-aging clinics are sprouting up everywhere, promising a more youthful appearance almost instantly.

But when it comes [...]

A great tasting, healthy alternative to soft drinks, TeaZazz Sparkling Tea is the perfect marriage of “better-for-you” tea with the sparkling fun of soda. Offering a diet-friendly 20-25 calories per serving, TeaZazz delivers the health benefits associated with antioxidants found in tea with exceptional taste that does not rely on the high fructose corn syrup [...]

I normally don’t place products here in the features column, but I felt this was such an important product and information, I wanted?it to be prevalent.?Silent inflammation is no minor matter. It is the condition behind all diseases. It starts with your body’s eicosanoids, hormones that under normal conditions induce protective swelling at injury sites [...]

The beauty and spa industry has reached new levels of technological advancement and growth in recent years.The latest cosmetics treatments, products and trends were on display at the 2007 Spa & Resort and Medical Spa Expo and Conference – the nation?s premier spa event for professionals,?where the?latest spa treatments met the?latest?in medical procedures.
The Expo returned [...]

In accordance with the nation?s growing health-consciousness the 2007 Natural Products Expo West trade show made its appearance at the Anaheim Convention Center March 8-11.? Named one of the 50 fastest growing trade shows in the country by TradeShow Weekly the expo featured retailers, manufacturers and leaders in the natural, organic and healthy products industries, [...]

It is not hard to walk down the streets of Hollywood or Beverly Hills and notice all of the people who look like "they have had work done". It is an unfortunate consequence of today’s technological advancements and over-ambitious surgeons. However, lucky for Los Angeles residents one of the leading facial plastic surgeons in the [...]

Dr. Sears’s Zone Diet has simplified the quest for ideal health, body weight, and vitality for millions of followers, but even with this program, there’s room for improvement. ZoneChefs bridges the gap between the diet plan and the meals. ZoneChefs not only prepares healthy, delicious Zone Diet-approved meals, the service will deliver them daily to [...]

Many mothers know that healthy eating habits start at a very early age.? However, there are currently very few options when it comes to preparing a healthy meal for your young child, aside from spending hours chopping, mashing, and pureeing your own baby food.? Now, mothers all over finally have another option thanks to Gigi [...]

FACT: Quick fix fad type diets do not work when it comes to getting long term RESULTS!  There are several ‘quick fix’ type supplement companies being sued right now for this very reason.  BE AWARE:  A lot of these supplements are down right scary and can be harmful to your health!
These quick fix ‘diets’ do [...]

In this scientifically-advanced age, no one has to look old anymore. Anti-aging clinics are sprouting up everywhere, promising more youthful appearance almost instantly.? But these procedures alter the outside only. True anti-aging must come from the inside. That is where Dr. Gary London comes in. Author of the book on health and hormones, ?Thank you [...]

MenScience has released a new line in their ?Advanced? nutritional supplement series that will aid in the body?s overall health and well-being.? The first available will be Advanced Antioxidants, which helps support the body?s defense against free radicals that we are exposed to on a daily basis.? Free radicals are known to damage cells in [...]

You no longer have to worry if with glass of wine you had with dinner last night is being feed to your baby for breakfast the next morning. The ingenious Milkscreen is the first ever at-home breast milk test that analyzes for the presence of alcohol. In less than two-minutes, the test provides mothers with [...]

Organic is the new hot word of the 21st century.? We walk into grocery stores and the word is stamped on stickers on fruit and vegetables, hangs above one main aisle where all the products are ?certified? organic, and even the butcher has a specific section of organic meats.? As consumers this intriguing word has [...]

They really should call it a Spaaaahhhhh, because a long contented sigh is the only way to describe how I felt after my treatment at Demalogica on Montana Ave. in Santa Monica. Having never been to Dermalogica, I didn’t know what to expect of my Thermal Back Treatment, but the whole experience was thoroughly satisfying, [...]

For the first time ever, you can host doctors Deepak Chopra, M.D., Dean Ornish, M.D. and Andrew Weil, M.D. under your own roof, so to speak. With the Healing Rhythms whole-body wellness program, you can access these experts’ knowledge as your busy schedule allows. In addition to sustaining your mind and body, Healing Rhythms also [...]

At the beginning of a new year, many people focus their attention to their weight issues. In fact, it is America?s number one New Year?s resolution – to lose weight. And no wonder -obesity is up from 11.6% of the population in 1990 to nearly 25% today.?One would think with all the highly marketed??fad? diets [...]

The #1 New Year’s Resolution across America is to build a better body & improve ones quality of life (lose fat, build muscle & strength, tone and sculpt, increase energy, decrease stress, etc.). Only 1 out of 10 people that set out to achieve this goal lasts 3 or more months; 9 out of those [...]

If you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything. If you are not enjoying life as much as you could because of back pain or low energy, this is the year to turn it around. Yoga can heal the body. What better gift than something that can turn someone’s life around and make them energetic, give them [...]

Counter-balance all those cakes, cookies and pies your family will be ingesting over the holidays with these healthy gifts to help get them back into fighting-form.
Brazilian Slim
Don’t let yourself or your family members be one of the numerous Americans who will gain extra pounds this holiday season. Let Brazilian Slim be the answer to your [...]

The Holidays are upon us and we all know what it means. Holiday parties, great times & lots of tasty food with family & friends! It can also mean HIGH STRESS for a lot of us, which can lead to overeating ‘or’ under eating. This in turn can breakdown our immune systems and our ability [...]

We’ve all been there: lounging in lethargic bliss after more than a month of turkey, ham, cookies, pies and pastries. The Holidays can wreak havoc on our waistlines and diets quicker than a Thanksgiving dinner with the in-laws can turn awkward! Fear not, for the timeless tradition of the New Year’s Resolution bring hope for [...]

Ready, set, go to the Road Runner Sports grand opening celebration in Torrance on Saturday, December 2! The nation?s leader in running and walking apparel and equipment, once a catalogue based company, is now opening its doors to Southern California residents.
The day will be filled with music, a health and fitness fair, performance from the [...]

Boxing is no longer a sport for guys with Brooklyn accents and smashed noses. It has become as trendy as pilates and a great way to stay in shape. Having a boxing membership at your neighborhood boxing gym competes with the yoga studio down the street. Men, women?even kids are taking part.

And with the increase [...]

Oct. 16, 2006;? I told you I?d keep you posted on my Zone/Cederlane diet.? You are my very own online support group! But, this is not just for my own personal purposes. I very much want to share, in detail,?some powerful things I have discovered, that can maybe even save your life! Read my article [...]

Throughout my fitness career I have trained both men and women of all shapes and sizes. I have learned that most men dream of having a ripped six- pack & women desire a well defined, flat tummy. The reality is that we can all achieve what we want if we get focused, apply a little [...]

The world?s largest running store, Road Runner Sports, is having a fun, two-day grand opening celebration, kicking off this Saturday, October 21th in a brand new Laguna Hills location.? Road Runner Sports has been a passionate leading resource for runners, offering a giant selection of running shoes and high performance apparel since its opening in [...]

Walk, Run, Dance, Surf, Swim, Hike, Skate, Cycle, Kayak, Weight Train, Pilate’s, Yoga, Play a sport, BOOT CAMP – The options are endless! The goal with any fitness & health regiment is to maximize your RESULTS in the shortest amount of time possible, have fun doing it & reach your goals! PERIOD. Training should be [...]

The Zone Diet, the perfectly balanced?food plan that not only has proven success for weight loss but?for better health,?has teamed up with Cedarlane foods?to create Zone frozen meals. The meals, which include breakfasts, lunches,?and dinners,?tastes great and are all-natural! This makes adhering to this perfect diet plan convenient and easy. This is truly salvation for [...]

Fans of the popular television series Veronica Mars may be surprised to learn that their favorite character to hate is actually quite loveable in real life. Actor Michael Muhney, who plays arrogant cop “Sheriff Lamb” on the show, has left his self-centered alter ego behind to raise money for cancer research. Serving as host and [...]

It wasn’t too long ago when the idea of buying bottled water sounded like a joke or a silly indulgence exclusive to yuppies. But what once was trendy is now common, and consumers of all persuasions stock up on bottled drinks as readily as they pick up boxes of breakfast cereal. In the process, they [...]

Yoga Sofia in Hermosa Beach marks their one year anniversary and celebrates life with ?Health Fest?, a day of health and fun, on Sunday, October 8, 2006
Start your day with your choice of free yoga classes for all levels, all morning long. Advanced Yoga Demonstrations will be performed by their amazing yoga staff.
After building up [...]

The entire week of September 18th through the 24th, 36 spas in the Los Angeles area offered two or three spa treatments for only $50 each to give people a chance to experience the spa lifestyle at a fraction of the normal cost. These spas were concentrating on one goal: to introduce a new generation [...]

Though the names and rules may change, all fad diets share one characteristic: they fail to address basic nutritional needs, thus leaving you worse off than before. Anyone looking for a true alternative will have to make a long-term commitment to health, one that doesn’t promise instant results. That breakthrough may involve the raw food [...]

Today’s biggest medical breakthroughs have as much to do with looking to the future as they do with learning from the past – often simultaneously. Pharmaceutical companies develop new drugs and vaccines, sometimes by harnessing the power of ancient herbs and substances. Geneticists employ cutting-edge technology to decode the primal and long-buried secrets contained within [...]

Yoga–you can do it on the plane or in your office. Your kids can join in, and even your pets can take part, but leave it to Southern California to introduce a new twist to the ancient discipline. Yoga is all about restoring your mind, body, and spirit–but what about your face? With ChanChi ~ [...]

Daily living and work can seem like combat at times. It is easy to give in to the pressures and demands that come at us from all directions by not taking care of our bodies and minds. We often feel too busy and overwhelmed to take care of ourselves, falling behind, becoming less [...]

Have you found the mythical realm of Xanadu or are you steps away from the hubbub of West Hollywood? Well, a little bit of both, if you’re at the Kara spa, located in the Park Hyatt Los Angeles. This Asian-influenced oasis promises the ultimate in privacy and pampering, and it has a full roster of [...]

Within the growing trend of medspas offering new technologies and simple medical treatments in a spa-like facility, all are not created equal. And when your face and your body are your greatest assets, only the best plastic surgeon will do. Leaf & Rusher Medical Skincare Clinic is no ordinary medspa.
Dr. Norman Leaf, a Beverly Hills [...]