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Anti-Aging Appeal

For hundreds of years people have searched for the Fountain of Youth, a mythical spring that promises everlasting youth to those who drink its magical waters. As a society we pour our hard-earned money into the multi-billion dollar beauty industry, not to mention what we spend on surgeries, injections, and virtually any treatment that claims to res ...
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Cool Runnings

It's the new year and you know that means ladies!  Get back into shape!  You've let that running trail down lately and replaced it with sugar and carbs, so show a little love to the pavement and pick some kicks with style. The sneakers featured here are Vivobarefoot in the coolest design! ...
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10 Ways the Internet Can Help You Reinvent Yourself

We know the internet has a lot going on. Too much. But amidst the crazy/bizarre/unsettling and overwhelming chaos of the web you can find useful resources and freebies that help you organize and improve your life.  That's the part of the internet we like to focus on at DFM! So, to kick off the new year, here are 10 links that will help you rei ...
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Cleansing 101

The holidays are coming to an end and if you’re like us you have thoroughly enjoyed the excuse to indulge in every lovely piece of cake, bread, fried goody and eggnog concoction imaginable. And although eating without abandon is fun and well-deserved, it can leave you feeling sluggish, bloated, and unable to fit into those slinky new jeans Santa ...
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Craving (Yes, Craving!) Brussel Sprouts

We know, your kids hate brussel sprouts and you are not too keen either!  Well, maybe you are not preparing them in the tastiest way possible.  Just steaming leaves you with limp little cabbages, still packed with nutrients, but no flavor.  This low calorie, low fat veg packs a punch for Vitamin K and Omega's as one of our super food ...
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Fab 5: Clean Up Your Skincare

There is nothing like the feeling of a freshly washed face.  It can both kick start your day and prepare you for a good night’s rest.  But, did you ever stop to ask yourself, how clean is my skincare regimen?  Many of us take it for granted that our beauty care products are good for us and our skin.  After all, their purpose i ...
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Workout Chic

We get it.  Workouts aren’t meant to be fashion shows.  But when you look good, you feel good, which can lead to better workouts, which leads to looking better, feeling better, and, well, you get the idea.  Exercising in sweats and a baggy t-shirt you got on vacation ten years ago may seem comfy, but in reality, today’s active we ...
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It's Tea Time

We'll always have a soft spot in our heart for coffee - but more and more these days, we're hearing about teas.  Tea is one of the most versatile and healthy beverages around.  It can be served hot or refreshingly iced - herb-and-honeyed or milk-and-sugared. Like coffee, tea is starting to get fancy, with upscale artisanal tea shops po ...
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Fab 5: Our Favorite YouTube Fitness Gurus

No doubt we all wish we were healthier, in better shape, and looked better in a bikini. But let's face it - when you have kids, life tends to get in the way of fitness. It's hard to carve an hour or two out of the day to get to the gym or a yoga class, not to mention the high cost of gym memberships and classes. So what's a girl to do?  It ...
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Get On Board the Green Monster Movement

We've been hearing quite a bit lately about “The Green Monster Movement,” or “The Green Monster Revolution” as it's sometimes called, so we thought we'd jump on the bandwagon and check out what the hype was all about. And no, we're not talking about Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. The movement originated with healthy living blog ...
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