Rachel Ellis

2 weeks ago | thenbxpress.com | Rachel Ellis |Sue Miklovic

2/13These tiny brown seeds are rich in ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), a type of omega-3 fatty acid found in plants. Omega-3s are fats that are good for you because they can reduce the harmful effects of UV radiation, smoking, and pollution. They can also lessen wrinkles in your skin and improve dry skin. Flaxseed oil, which is made from pressed flaxseeds, is known to make skin smoother and to appear less scaly.

2 weeks ago | thenbxpress.com | Rachel Ellis |Sue Miklovic

2/10Tai chi uses slow, gentle, intentional movements to ground both your body and mind. You can do tai chi anywhere, including outside. In addition to cutting stress, this “meditation in motion” can improve upper- and lower-body strength, make you more flexible, and boost your balance. 3/10Strap on a helmet and hit the bike path to build strength, work the muscles that maintain balance, and improve your cardiovascular health.

1 month ago | thenbxpress.com | Rachel Ellis |Sue Miklovic

2/9Studies in people eating low-glycemic diets (foods that take longer to raise your blood sugar) show that a moderate amount of pasta isn’t harmful. In fact, participants were still able to lose weight while eating pasta. Bottom line: Aim for whole-wheat pasta –the more al dente the less it raises your blood sugar. 3/9They may be high in fat and calories, but you don’t have to skip them in order to shed pounds.

1 month ago | fortune.com | Rachel Ellis

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1 month ago | aol.com | Rachel Ellis

If you were to stack up every parenting book ever written, the tower of how-to and what-to-do manuals would likely stretch well beyond the clouds. Raising a kid is a monumental job that generates thousands of questions for those entrusted with the task. But the question often at the core of all the others is: Am I doing a good job?