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12 CONNECT WITH VIVA GLAM MAGAZINE 13 SUBSCRIBE TO VIVA GLAM MAGAZINE 14 EDITOR 'S LETTER 18 HOLISTIC HEALTH

28 DON 'T LET YOUR HANDS GIVE AWAY YOUR TRUE AGE

29 WHAT'S YOUR BOTOX TIMELlNE? 30 TOP 10 CELEBRITY FAVORITE ESSENTIALS 36 CANDY ROSE

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40 WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE STUCK FOR HAIRSTYLE IDEAS 44 MUSE BIANCA BALTI

46 LINDA'S DREAM JEWELRY 52 FASHION INSPIRED 54 THE DESERT KING AMATO 58 TIMELESS FASHION FOR MEN 64 GET BACK TO THE BASICS FOR A CLASSIC LOOK 68 SOUNDS OF CHANGE 82

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102 WOMAN'S INSTINCT 11 0 STELLA'S IS THE BEST 112 EARTH CAFE CHEESECAKE 11 4 HOUSE FOODS AMERICA TOFU RECIPES 115 TOP 10 HYDROPHILIC FOODS 118 BOMBSHELL SPORTSWEAR

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142 BEAUTIFULLY BLESSED AT EVERY DECADE 146 COMPASSION ROCKS! 148 INTERVIEW OF LILLY GHALICHI 152 CHERYL BURKE 156 SYDWILDER 162 ALEXANDRA PAUL

166 COVER STORY - ALL ABOUT LEAH 176 HOW TO BECOME A MORE SUCCESSFUL AND DRIVEN PERSON

178 SAFE ONLINE DATING 180 THE NEW SEX BIBLE FOR WOM EN

182 SIX STRANGE THINGS THAT LEAD TO A HAPPY MARRIAGE

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As 1I:x:ld:a:xal t I'd like to share with you some of my favorite moments. With star-studded red carpet events. world travel. professional and personal Gdlievem:rts, we really made the most of 2014.

My favorite and most fabulous event of the year was Event Rosso with Society Unict. This

e.e-t fa'~areq:ajatb s with <:M>: 1em 01 lAS gia'rorru; elite joining us at Unicl Casa.

Our vrvA GLAM supennocle!s were presented for the first time in a lingerie fashion show. We really set the bar high fcr Los Angeles evenls in 2014 with this event!

Another great moment I recall is when we traveled 10 a my flShrg corrm.riIy, Placencia. on the southern tip of Belize, Central America.

We were hosted by Belize Ocean Club and spent a fabulous week shooting VIVA GLAM supermodel and former VICtoria's Secret model, Alina Puscau. We also had time to swim, catch the local sites, do yoga, and partake n some of the local delicacies such as watermelon liquados, coconut pancakes and honey chutney.

Summer is for barbeques and sunbathing. And n July

we I_kld 10 Prum Spirgs t o the rM IT property to shoot a desert ed~Orial. Thls home boasts the largest lap pool in Palm Springs a"d even tre Joras Brotht>s used this house for their stay in the desert. We had time to barbeque vegan

dist'es, SLr1batre a"d walm rrKJ..oies n our pivate theater.

Of course no trip to Palm Springs is perfect without plenty of time in the pool!

One of the greatest things I love about VIVA GLAM is the wonderful people I get to meet. Last year, Leah Remini visited our studios for her Celebrity Issue cover shoot. With her sense of humor, we couldn't stop laughing. especially when her besties Cheryl Burke and Michelle Visage popped by. The party got even better

"""" "" husband kgrJIJ, mol"" Vd<l, and "" daughler Sofia, crashed our pholo shoot!

In August we launched a brand new website. With a more chic look, and glamorous appeal. this site is

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unexpected surprise! We were travelling to the Imanta Resort and Spa in Punta de Mlta to shoot for this issue. This exclusive hotel is tcx::ated where the;.;ngle meets the ocean. With 360 v'eNs of Mexico's jungles, ocean, and mountains, this was one of the mosl beautiful, unspoiled places we had the pleasure of visiting In 2014.

Always have faith that you can live beyond your wildest dreams. Since here at VIVA GLAM we believe you can manifest the life of your dreams, going to Italy was a simple proof of this. To make a long story short, I dreamed of visiting the II San Pietro di Positano Hotel after featuring it in our winter 2013 issue. And sure enough, not even a year later. I found myself sitting and having lunch in this very spot. last year we w9f'e also SO thrilled to celebrate our VIVA GLAM team's births and marriages. Two of our editors, Avijah and Ramona, gave birth to beautiful babies just a couple of weeks apart. MeanÂĽJhile, our editor Sunset Blonde, who is also the owner of Cashmere Hair, is expecting her first child. And our photographer David got married to the love of his life.

By the way, did you know our team helped catch one of the ten most wanted people on the FBI lisl?

Yes, il is true, believe it or not. We don't want to say much yet, but stay tuned because one day we'll share the full story with you!

I am so grateful for all of the wonderful things that happened to us last year. j am most grateful for our health. families and the sisterhood that VIVA GLAM promotes.

I'm also thinking of the less fortunate around the world that might not have the same opportunities as we do here in America. And this might be you. If this is the case, I am sending you infinite power so you will understand that YOU are the universe. And YOU possess power to create the world that YOU want to live in.

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5WEST AFRICA'S SHEA BUTTER Shea butter has become a household ingredient in top moisturizing lotions from its hydrating components, but many don't know the nut hails from the karite tree (meaning "Tree of Ufe") found in West Africa.

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Ultrasonic Facelift Erases Lines

WITHOUT THE INCISIONS For years, FACELIFTS have been the gold standard for obtaining a younger, tighter face. However the bruising, swelling and downtime that is typical during the recovery of invasive facelift procedures is no longer required. hrough Ulthera, a non + invasive ultrasound procedure, the brow, neck and jowls are visibly lifted, tightened crd tcre:::l b arroe'PJlhfij ~cn:::e.

Not only does the procedure provide results for almost everyone, it can be performed during a simple office procedure lasting about 20 minutes to one hour.

Board Cert ified Plastic and Reconst ructive Surgeon Dr. Gregory Wiener explains that Ultherapy is a great alternative for patients who seek results, but are worried about the surgery and fiscal aspects that come with a facelift. ''This is the only FDA cleared procedure that can be used to lift and tighten skin in this manner,n says Dr. Wiener. UWith Ultherapy, patients will see results unfoid and increase aver a matter of months as their skin continues to improve. Collagen will increase and the skin's elasticity will improve, meaning that your skin will look visibly younger and healthier, not to mention tighter, at a third of the cost."

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RAISE YOUR HAND FOR REJUVENATION Don't let your hands give away your true age Expensive facial moisturizers can help to keep your SKIN SMOOTH, supple, and ageless, but your face isn't the only part of your body that gives away your true age. In fact, most people say that a WOMAN'S HANDS are one of the best ways to judge her age.

Luckily, there is a way to turn back the clock.

WRITIEN BY DR. PETER GELDNER, MO Dr. Peter Geldner, Chicago Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon says, ~Uke the rest of our bodies, our hands show signs of aging that may include brown spots, thinning skin, wrinkles , and large veins. However, a few minor noninvasive hand rejuvenation treatments can be done successfully with impressive results."

Consider the following: Brown sJlots: Dr. Geldner says , "Brown spots on the hands can be treated topically with a daly appbItion of hydroqUmne cream." ~ tret OOesn't v.a\<, D: GeIch3r suggests trying microdermabrasion to remove the top layer of skin.

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Fin e wrinkles / Pigmenta tion 1)l'oblcms: Rne wrinkles and pigmentation may benefit from a chemical peel. Ught TeA-peels are most effective for eliminating uneven pigmentation in the long term and smoothing the skin. Daily use of a good hand cream containing glycolic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Betacarotene is recommended.

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Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, says, "8olox works best and most effectNely If..Ihen it is used as a preventative measure. When a younger person uses Botox, they can

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will need less and less Botox, while still maintaining the same great results. ~ Dr. Geldner continues, "When you first begin Botox, you can start Vv'iIh a minimal application in just a few areas (such as your forehead) in order to !lep assess 'A'here your trooble SfXlts are. f:>s you continue aging, you might also want to consider areas such as your craw's feet. But , as long as you continue going on a regular basis, you will never see the deep wrinkles and tell-tale worry lines that so many people fear. The botlom line is Botox works best as prevention, so don't wait until it is too late. ~

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About Dr. Peter Geldner, MD: A nationally recognized expert in plastic and cosmetic surgery, Dr. Peter Geldner is one of Chicago's premier plastic surgeons and founder of The Geldner Center in Chicago and Hinsdale, IL. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Geldner is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and presides as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Department of Surgery at the University of Chicago, College of Medicine and a Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgery at the University of Chicago. Dr. Geldner has appeared in numerous publications and media outlets, including: ABC, Fox News, NBC. WGN, Chicago Magazine. Chicago Social. Chicago Tribune.

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GLAJVIARELLA COUTURE JEWELRY Celebrities love timeless, unique jewelry. San Diego-based designer Shelly Mattia - Welch creates modem style jewelry vvith a vintage twist.

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TlTORJ \Ui &0 VI.DGS You tube is a great resource for new hair styling ideas. Not only is Youtube filled with all sorts of how-los & tutorials, but some of those bloggers are pretty creative when it comes to sharing their ideas. It's easy to follow along, and actually see what they are doing. allowing you to copy their instructions, and learn the secrets as they go. You can even find different styIng doos usilg cIp n haf extensO'ls.

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Well, not literally. If you are inspired by a certain celebrity's hairstyle or hair type, search out their images and get inspired buy their cut, color, style. Gaebrities ha.â&#x201A;Ź tt"e COI1'Mierce of makeup artists and hair stylists a\ their beck and call, which is why they can be a great inspiration for new hairstyles. So pick a celeb with hair you envy, or one that is always changing it up, and look to their photos for ideas that would work Vv"ith your hair. 'Vdoria's Secret Hair" shows you tons of examples and tutorials of how to ach ieve those amazingly gorgeous curls.

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mastered, and ones that you want to try. VIVA GLAM magazine has created a Pinterest board specifically for makeup and hair inspirations.

This is a fast way to scan for hairstyle ideas and find out how to do them. We love finding the best tutorials and favori t es from around the web to share with you.

PI. \) IT LP Don't be afraid to experiment and play around Vv"ith your hair. Everyone's hair is different, and sometimes the best hairstyles can come from a little experimentat ion. Just don't try something too crazy when you are running late in the morning, or crunched for time. Practice ahead of time so that you know how to achieve that look when you need it quickly. Practice, practice, practice.

Even the most amazing hairstylists have practiced and trained for hours, so don't get frustrated if you can't achieve the look you want the first time. Practice, and eventually you will get it.

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on-trend styles like ombre. You can even get creative and braid the clip

in and add it to a ponytail, or use a braided track as a headband. This is. a great way to add something different to your hair without doing anything permanent or damaging.

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These ideas can also easily be done by you at home, so get inspired by this season's fashion shows. The runways were full of the bobby pin accessorized hair look, try criss crossing the pins to make an X, or line them up to create sleek waves along your head. Hook them together at the base to make a V shape. Headbands, scarves, and bows are other hair accessories that can give you a whole new style.

THE RIGHT TOOL There are a plethora of styling tools and products out there. Trying different tools will give you different effects , and looks. Different sized curling irons will give you a variety of curls or waves.

Based on the technique that you wrap your hair around the barrel, it can give you a different look. Try wrapping larger sections of hair, smaller sections, just the ends or even try holding the barrel at different angles and see how that turns out.

You can get some really great results by mastering the right tools.

Being stumped for hairstyle ideas can happen to anyone.

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challenge for most women. It can get pretty complicated, but don't let that overwhelm you. Just remember, practice and make sure you have the right tools to achieve the look you want.

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WISH FOR! WOMEN have fought long and hard for equality, although women are winning, there are some unintended CONSEQUENCES! REGENIX is a company celebrating 25 years of research and development of products and treatments designed to save and enhance your hair.

William Edwards, founder of Regenix, tells Viva Glam about the company history. "When Regenix first started, the demographics of our diEn1s \f.JOO far diffeent. Probiliy 00% were men. Today, 60% of those seeking our help are women. This incredible increase in the number of women experiencing hair loss has led us to develop several products that are geared specifically to women's needs.

First of all, lets examine WHY this change has occurred.

Women have entered the work force in ever increasing numbers. They are in executive positions and subject to the stress levels that go with the job. Appearance is a factor in climbing the corporate ladder. Therefore, women are using harsh chemical dyes, tints, rinses, hair sprays, gels and even Brazillian blowouts more than ever before."

REGENIX deals with the problem of women's hair loss on several levels.

REGENIX DAMAGE CONTROL GEL is a secret weapon in the arsenal of many top Hollywood hair stylists. If there is dryness, breakage and damage from processing, REGENIX DAMAGE CONTROL GEL can be used to help repair and smooth out the rough surface of the hair shafts. It can also be used as a detangler after shampooing or to calm the "frizzies" after blow drying.

REGENIX FOLLICLE GUARD is another product that is favored by the top hair stylists. It was developed to seal the follicle entrances prior to any type of processing.

This prevents any harsh chemicals from entering into

the hair follicles and damaging the delicate membrane that is responsible for healthy hair growth.

REGENIX FIRST STAGE BIO-PHARMACEUTICAL TREATMENTS help any topical scalp problems such as dryness, oiliness, dandruff and itching. These can be fixed with this family of topical treatments usually in 30 days or less. Stress induced tightness in the scalp will loosen and blood circulation up into the scalp will improve.

REGENIX NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS are recommended to provide a better nutritional level in the bloodstream that will be getting up into the scalp more readily, and be absorbed more readily when potential problems within the hair follicles are removed.

REGENIX SECOND AND THIRD STAGE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL TREATMENTS. A hair microanalysis is necessary before using this family of topical treatments. It can be done in clinic at the Cedars-Sinai Medical office towers in Los Angeles, or by mail. Either way, the hair micro-analysis will identify the nature and severity of any problems below the surface of the scalp that are harmful to healthy hair. Estimates of time and treatment are given to the indMdual when the hair analysis is completed. Follow up hair analysis on a regular basis is utilized to monitor progress and adjust the treatment formulas as needed. Although REGENIX is an ongoing research and development company, the core philosophy has remained the same over the past 25 years: PREVENTION and ENHANCEMENT. To eliminate the problems that cause hair to thin and provide the best possible environment for the natural cycles of hair fall, hair replacement, and hair growth to take place in.

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MUSE Bianca Balti ianca Balli is the world's t-otlest ttam supem1(ldEj. You may have seen her on tre """'" of pest9O.Js ~ such as \\Jgl>l and Harper's Bazaar or in the 2005 Victoria's Secrel fashion show. But this blue eyed mother of 7-year-old Matilde attributes her success mainly to Dolce & Gabbana, who helped launch her career when she was 20-years-old after being discovered in a grocery store. Since then Bianca became a muse to many designers, photographers and brards, roudi1g Kat l.aga1etl, ~ Fiag1rce, Loreal Paris and even VNA GlAM. What we like about Bianca is her natural beauty, timeless look and her style. She seems to know what suits her the best and her make up is always flawless. Weather she wears her eyes smoky or with a classic eyeliner, her eyes are mesmerizing and compliment her sexy pout. Well, here you have it.

Our muse, Bianca Balli.

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What is the value of an imagination?

Most would say priceless!

Does life imitate art or does art imitate life?

How do you have your imagination come to life by creating something breathtaking for the world to see?

Like a hand reaching out of the magazine, he grabs you so you have to take notice of his masterpiece.

He is a direct descendent of the "Alexander McQueen" school and has captured my heart and imagination as a designer, leaving me speechless. He is a master with beads and daggers. The fabric he uses adapts to his will as he takes his orchestra to the grand finale.

FURNEAMATO is "THE DESERT KING".

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Design house "AMATO" is helmed by Filipino designer FURNE ONE. Based in Dubai, it is intemationally recognized.

Furne's masterpieces have graced fashionistas such as Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez, Tyra Banks and Shakira When we last spoke, you told me that you decided to be a designer from the time you were a child while watching your

mother and grandmother get ready. Can you tell us why that act had such an impact on you? Do your remembrances effect your collections?

I guess I just saw how wearing their beautiful dresses transformed them

from ordinary women into elegant queens. I'd like to think that this early memory that I have of these women's sense of style has influenced me in creating my collections that exude

confdence, power, beauty and grace.

How did you experience growing up while wanting to be a fashion designer?

To be honest, it wasn't that difficult.

As a boy, I would keep to myself and spend most of my time alone with my imagination, sketching away dresses. As I grew older, I became a little rebellious. In time, I grew out of that phase and started focusing on my career ard became a su::cessful designer.

What in your childhood/adulthood inspired you and still inspires you to be so creative?

Besides my mother and grandmother,

as a child I would always look towards movies, magazines and MTV for inspiration . It was then that I was opened up to how fashion plays a huge part in our society.

What is your favorite part of the process in designing? I.e. illustrations, fabric shoppi ng, creating or business?

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U'ill a;lse><dti'g fian~ ideas and sketching the design, to the sewing ard finishing, it still amazes me how a simple imagination can come to life. Being able to create a dress that people appreciate is the most rewarding experience for any designer.

Do you make your own fabric? If yes, why?

No, not yet at least. But we are planning on creating our own fabric prints that we will use for our ready to wear collections.

along with i. The tnJth is, is aU about havf'g a deer vOOl of y::u aesthetic, good business acumen, hard work and perseverance.

You have aIw.lv.; been Haute Couture, why did yoo decide to pur.;ue Ready to WeaJ1 We wanted to be able to cater to all of our fdIov.Jers, not just the sociaI~es and IO)'aIOOs but also to Ire ~ woman/girl who want to try being _ a-d edgy OJ <eady to v.ear m will consist of basic pieces (t-shirts, sundresses, shorts etc.) but with an Amato twist, of course! The goal is to create something that is plain ard siTPe rno sorrettTg eqJaII; ntrcate and opu lent as an Amato haute couture gown - but for a bwer oost.

Where is Amato going to be in your plans 5 years from now? What is your vision and how are you making it happen? />mato intends to grow and expand rom a singular brand into a global fashion empre. tt sounds arnb~ious, I know, but I do not doubt the possibility.

When did you mOlle to Oubai and why do you call that home for Amato?

Shortly after working for Josie Nalori in New York, I decided to visit a friend of mine. It was around 1998 when I first came to the city (Dubai) and discovered the endless possibilities it held for a young designer like me back then. Dubai was so lavish and extravagant and t'â&#x201A;ŹkJ so much promise of progress. Till this day, I find this city enchanting and mysterious - things that are synonymous to the vision of Amato.

That little boy watching his mother and grandmother getting dressed res tro..glt It<m ,..., <Xl Ire ruwa,s and in the magazines around the globe. He is a true testament to the im~ of a nurturOO imaginatkln.

What is to stop him? Each season he takes us on another journey that leaves us breathless. Fume is cIearty soaring among the greats!

What advice do you give young designers just starting out about what to watch out for in this business?

A lot of young designers think that t he fashion industry is just about pretty dresses fabulous parties and being famous. They often forget about the responsibilities that go

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Timeless Fashion for Men CLASSIC MEN'S FASHION will never go out of style.

In fact, simple pieces are staples that will last a lifetime.

To add a bit of pizazz, you can also combine vintage items with the basics in your closet. Classic men's fashion doesn't mean that every piece has to be expensive.

In fact, combining higher end designers with lesser-known brands is perfect for fashion that is classic with a TRENDY EDGE.

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From the hoop skirts of the 1880's to the mini-skirt of the

1960'5, women's fashion is constantly in motion. However, men's fashion has seen less of a change over the years.

For this reason, men rely on basics that can last a lifetime whereas a woman might change her wardrobe each season. Staples such as panls, blazers, vests, a simple black suit, sweaters, and a solid pair of loafers are important items to have in your wardrobe.

So let's begin by recycling your closet. Take a look and see what you

have. What can you mix and match? Every man has items that haven't been used in forever. Take a look at your basics, as they form the foundation for your wardrobe. Then, research what is in fashion. You will be surprised that some items in your closet can be recycled and carried over to make you hip, stylish, and the life of any party!

After the basics are covered, why not try a vintage scarf or bell to accessorize your outfrt? Or perhaps incorporate a bracelet, cufflinks, or a necklace? Recently, socks have become extremely fashionable. Throw on a pair to add color to your wardrobe. A good watch can also be important because even though most of us leH time by a cell phone these days, a timepiece is still one of the most valued status accessories for a man.

In addition 10 jewelry, update your outfit with a designer bag rather than the standard brief case for work.

By combining timeless men's classics with updated pieces, you will keep the classics from looking outdated or out of style. When purchasing your wardrobe, spend the most on the basics, and less on the items you use to update your wardrobe. So don't be afraid to spend a few hundred dollars on a suit or a jacket that will last several years because, 58

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As fashion trends ebb and flow throughout the decades, there are certain staples that will always stay true. OM"! who you are and combine your individuality with the fashion of today and you will stand out.

Yes, most of us want to dress up

After all, 'YOU don't feet good about what you are wearing, it is hard to pull off. Feeling good in what you are wearing will give you a different level of confidence. If you feel comfortable in yourself, it makes all the difference in the world.

Remember, what's going to work fO( you may not work for others. The bottom line is you have to feel comfortable in who you are and 'Nhat you wear.

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FASHION Originating in the 1920's from the designs of Coco Chanel and Jean Palau, the LBO as it's famously called today was meant to be affordable, versatile and long lasting. Since the 20's it has been a staple in women's closet to have a simple and elegant black dress that can be both dressed up or dressed down based on the occasion.

When choosing a dress make sure to find one that is flattering on your body and one that can be easily accessorized. Simplicity is key in picking out this staple closet piece.

GET BACK TO THE BASICS FOR A CLASSIC Classic Black Turtle

sexy items a woman can wear, a black turtle neck. Also originating in the 20's this piece started as a menswear item but feminists quickly made the new trend into a unisex item. In the 50's the tight fitting turtle neck became a fashion staple and a way for women to show off their curves in a modest way. This is still a must-have piece for women who want to achieve that classic iconic look. Wear it with a pencil skirt or even a simp le pair of your favori te blue jeans. You can't go wrong having this item in your arsenal.

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There are a few KEY PIECES that every woman's closet should be equipped with. The 'basics' as we like to cali them in the fashion industry are pieces that are classic and will never go out of style. Here at Viva Glam Magazine our look centers around classic beauty, so what better topic to talk about than what pieces you need in your closet to achieve this iconic beautiul and glamorous look?!

WRITIEN BY RENE SWEENEY With this list of basics in your closet you can always count on having something easy, simple and classy to throw on for an effortlessly feminine look. Mix and match these pieces with other items that are on trend for the season and you have a chic look that's updated and elegant. Without further adieu here is the list of must - have classic basics!

There's nothing more all American than blue jeans. Invented by Levi Strauss and Jacob Oavis in the late 1800's jeans were originally created for miners and cowboys. By the mid century jeans had become more than just a work~ wear necessity and turned into a must~have fashion item. Iconic photos of Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe show us just how sought after the blue jeans were at that time. Marilyn wore all kinds from high - waisted to bell bottoms and even boyfriend jeans. Talk about ahead of the times! A classic well~fiWng pair of jeans is a wardrobe must~have. I suggest having a few different washes and fits to choose from to help you create your perfect k>ok.

Although their origins date I , back to the , 500'5, the black punp as we I<rx.w ~ "WaS made farrcus

by Jackie Kennedy. Defined by a closed toe and closed back, pumps are made to slip Cfi and corne in many different heights. I prefer a 5" ClaSSIC pointed toe for my black pumps but you should choose one that fits your style. You may even want to have a few in your closet.

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Another famous designer created this staple we still cherish today. Christian Dior created the pencil skirt in the 1940's when women were pining for new fashion choices after the Second Wand War. It doesn't get much more classy than this beautiful piece of clothing. Showing just enough of a women's figure to spark curiosity, while still leaving enough to the imagination , this skirt is a perfect choice for day or night, business or dressy attire.

You can pair it Vv'ith pumps, knee-high boots or almost any strappy heel. My staple choice would be black or gray .... you can't go wrong with either of those colors!

The last item on my mUst-have list is definitely a staple basic if you want to achieve the classic glam look we love here at Viva Glam Magazine. We have to credit Jackie 0 for yet another item on our list because she is really the icon that made oversized sunglasses into the statement fashion accessory they are today.

There is that old saying that says -Eyes are the window into the soul" and if that's true maybe that's why the woman who covers her eyes with a pair of big sunglasses is seen as more mysterious. wt'O krowsJ I just know that having at klast one par of trese k:onk: fashion accessories in your wardrobe arsenal is a mustl

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According to Mahdzan.com, the China Doff is often perceived as "exotic, overly feminine and eager to please."

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a matriarchal society. the Dragon Lady.

What does this mean? They are voicing their complaint over always being stereotyped as "quiet, obedient, good wives/girlfriends, sexually repressed, thin, pretty and smart."

As you can see, by rejecting these stereotypes, loday's Asian women have begun to voice their concerns about how SOCiety may perceive them, They are independent, young women who have influenced the worlds of business, politics, fashion and culture.They are career-oriented, smart and philanthropic.

Consequently, this new generation has found a sense of freedom that is reflected in their style and beauty.

They are not afraid of risk when it comes to fashion incorporating traditional looks with a modern twist.

For example, combining the fashion of the traditional geisha with the Rockabilly influenced style from the Roppongi district of Tokyo. Or perhaps they will mix traditional classical fashion with glam rock. From street fashion to haute couture, she is leaving a lasting impression on the future. Today's Asian woman: she is independent. free-thinking and has finally come unto her own. What will she create in the next fifty years? Will we see her in the future as the next President of the United States?

Can you see her as the next leader of the free world?

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as objects of sexual fetish, the Geisha.

According to Storify.com, these images are "narrowing the spectrum for identity and self-worth for Asian women. " In fact, according to the South China Morning Post, Asian women have gotten increasingly angry with these stereotypes and recently started using the hash tag #notyourasiansidekick on social networking.

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"Hydrophilic foods fill up with water, and in turn, they fill you up so you'll feel more satisfied,w explains Gilbert, Founder and President of Decision Nutritionâ&#x201E;˘, a nutrition consulting firm. "Hydrophilic foods are loaded with soluble fiber, an essential piece of the hunger puzzle, wtlich keeps us fOEJing fijler kJnger, diminishes cravings and maintains digestive health. /ls a result, the top 10 hydrophilic foods help us feel and look better inside and out.¡

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Keren is a registered dietitian and certified nutritionist in the state of Ne\oV York. Keren completed her Master's degree in nutrition and food studies from New York University (NYU) and completed her dietetic residency at Mount Sinai Hospital In New York City. She is an accred,ed rrember of tt-e Ame!ican Diabetic Association and the Greater New York Dietetic Association. She is a rrerrIJer of NuI!itim EnIreprereu's, Dietitians n 8usi'ess, The Diabetes Care and Education Diabetic Practice Group and Sports , Cardiovascular, and Weliness Nutrition (SCAN) . Fo r mo re informatio n visit www.decisionnutrition.com or visit Keren on Facebook at Decision Nutrition.

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Below is Gilbert's TOP 10 hydrophilic food list:

1, CHIA SEEDS Chia seeds are an essential hydrophilic food as they have the capacity to absorb water up to 12 times its

weight. Their ability to hold on to water also translates to maintaining hydration and retaining electrolytes in our bodes. In ajdOOn, the Sl.p9ffood "p3Cked.mh ornega-3s, antioxidants, fiber, iron, magnesium, calcium and potassium.

-....... This low-calorie vegetable is high in hydrophilic (soluble) fiber due to its great mucilage contact. Okra is high in

vitamins C, A, and B6; folate; calcium: iron; and magnesium. Don't shy away from the vegetable because of its slimy consistency, which can easily be hidden in stews, soups and stir-fries.

4, BARLEY This graln has a high capacity to absorb water, making it a great addition to the hydrophilic food list. Barley's delicious nutty flavor and pasta-like texture is an ideal salad topper or side dish.

Oatmeal is a perfect example of a hydrophilic food as you can see the gelling experience while it's cooking.

The superfood is loaded with soluble fiber, protein, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, manganese and iron.

Gilbert warns that not all oats are created equally and notes that steel-cut oats will keep fiJI.,., the longest.

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7, KIDNEY BEANS All beans are high-hydrophilic foods, and kidney beans make the top 10 ist for their hg, an1XÂť<idant value. Include

kidney beans in salads as a protein replacement that will keep you fuller longer.

8, CHICKPEAS Uke kidney beans, chickpeas will keep you full for hours due to their high soluble fiber content. In addition, eating more beans is proven to decrease the risk of coronary disease.

g, ORANGES Oranges are loaded with vitamin C, soluble fiber and

pectin, making them a great between-meals snack. If oranges seem like a hassle to peel, worry not - Gilbert says the thick, white outer layer called the pith, oontains a lot of pectin and vitamin C and is more than acceptable to eat. Oranges are also a source of phytochemicals, vitamin A, B-complex vitamins, potassium and calcium.

10, AGAR Agar is a gelling agent made from seaweed. It's 80 percent soluble

fiber and contains no calories, no carbs, no sugar and no fat. This superfood reabsorbs glucose in the

stomach, passes through t he digestive system quickly and inhibfts the body from retaining and storing

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Bombshell Sportswear is an innovative collection carefully created and developed for women who are fashion forward with everything in life, induding sportswear.

The dynamic duo of glamour and sportswear allows for the ultimate in luxury fitness couture that will stand the test of time. /he fitness industry has become a global phenomenon and our goal is to take ordinary sportswear and give it a luxurious makeover. We've infused glamour into health, fitness and fashion to create an appealing, sleek brand to make any female look and feel like a Bombshell!" says Dominique Zimmermann, CEO of Bombshell Sportswear.

Manufactured in the USA only, the garments are bold and fresh with a cutting edge extravagant flare. Blending comfort with style, this alluring collection focuses on the pertect fit lNhile incorporating sophisticated details that are youthful , flirtatious and beautiful. All of the unique embellishments are inspired by the latest lingerie and runway fashion t rends, capt uring t he true essence of elegance and beauty. Bombshell's premium quality trims include the finest laces, satin bows, dazzling crystals, and charming diamond jeweled pieces created for every woman's inner indulgence. This collection makes a bold statement that will show off the Bombshell in every woman SPORTSWEAR

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You Better Work Hard, WRlmN BY CHRlsnNE BULLOCK

Nothing compliments a killer bikini more than toned, strong muscles. Take a cue from the world's top models. Okay, supermodels are blessed with long limbs and tiny torsos but more recently models are taking pride in the hard work they put into creating their sculpted physiques as you can see in the bevy of workouts photographed on Instagram.

From boxing to ballet, the Amazonian models are known to follow the TOP FITNESS TRENDS to fine-tune their assets. Look like a cover model this spring with these

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Be prepared for a haymaker if you get close to Adriana Uma Of Candice Swanepoel, who love to get in the ring to keep their figures tight. Uma has been doing boxing for over 10 years and claims the fight-inspirecl workout helped her shed the pregnancy pounds in just a few months. Boxing and Muay Thai help to shed fat quickty because of the high intensity intervals used throughout the 3-5 minute rounds of punches and kicks. You also gain a knock-out upper body, using the abs and low back muscles to provide the power behind punches with explosive hip turns while your shoulders bear the brunt of muscle recruitment required for striking.Try this at home using 1-3 pound weights to get a quick upper body pounding . â&#x20AC;˘ Stand with feet hip distance, a soft bend in knees, and place the right leg a few inches behind the left leg.

Take a weight in each hand, bending the elbows so that weights are in front of face. Extend the right ann in front of nose then pull it back quickly and extend the /eft ann in front of the nose then pUll It back quickly. Brace the torso and twist the core as you punch the arm then pull the torso back as you pull the punch back. Start to pick up the pace and continue punches for 1-3 minutes, repeat 5 sets of punches.

Want less high intensity and something that Uly Aldridge says feels more like a ~full body massage"? Try t he workouts used to sculpt longer looking limbs like ballet and Pilates. Victoria's Secret model Behatl Prinsloo does "Pllates when 1can oJl year around" and Uly Aldridge uses both Rlates and ballet to sculpt her body from head to toe. These forms of exercise use eccentric muscle conditioning where the muscle is lengthened as it contracts, sculpting elongated muscle fibers. These types of workouts also engage the smaller stability muscles, which help to tone your trouble spots.

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Women seem to be terrified of strength training, but models like Chanellman make sure to include "plenty of squats and weight lifting" into weekly workouts. Muscle takes up less space than fat. so strength training ultimately makes you look slimmer. The greater your muscle mass the higher your resting metabolism so you burn a greater amount of caIofies. Develop leaner muscles with stability training that focuses on the

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major muscle groups like the glutes, quadriceps and biceps while toning the smaller muscle groups that sculpt a leaner physique. Try using kettle bell training to nix stabiity trainh;J with y<:JJ strergth traring.

Kettle _ Ierd It1errneIves to higher aerobic style exercises while still offering resistance to build stronger muscles because of its unbalanced weight distribution. Try a squat with dumbbell swing beginning with the squat between your legs. Begin to lengthen the legs and stand, using the force from your hips to help propel the kettle bell in front of your chest. This works muscles in your shoulders, abdominals, hips, thighs. and adds an aerobic element as you SQuat and stand repeatedly. You can perform the move with one or two hands on the bell.

If you are Interested In a complete workout program mixing all the forms of exercise used by top models then you need Evolution 20, a new 50-day fitness and nutritional program created by top frtness mocleI Christine Bullock. Evolution 20 includes 10 workouts that progress In difficulty through 2 phases, including bodyweight

training, kJckboxing. Pilales. high Intensity. cardovascular condiuoning, yoga. and even dance - which streamlines you from head-to-toe. The variety of workouts oonstantr; challenges the body so it's always progressing to the toned model-esque body you've always wanted.

Christine Bullock's appetite and joy for life is infectious!

She believes fitness and nutrition are guides to living life to the fullest. Christine subscribes to the notion that embracing better eating habits and a personal exercise routine into one's daily IMng is vital to having a balanced Ufe. Christine began her career as a professional ballerina and has been teaching all around the world for over 16 years.

She holds certifications in yoga, Pilates, barre, general fitness, pre & post natal frtness, and nutritional counseling as well as having a SA in psychology and education.

Christine can be seen as trainer and judge on Fit for Fashion lV and was voted LA's Hottest Trainer in 2013.

She is the go-to wellness expert for television networks like E! and VH1 and as a contributor to frtness and health magazines like Oxygen Magazine and In Touch. She is

recognized as a top fitness ITKXieI representing the wor1d's elite brands such as P-OOX, Insanity. Equinox, tv1en's!-lealth, American Gladiators, Sports Authority and many more.

Reshape in record time with Christine's flfJN 6O-day frtness and nutritional program EVOLUTION20! 10 full-body 20 minute workouts so your never bored and your bocfias fle\Ief burnout. Evolution 20 intEtJrates the most progressive exercise technques used by wortd-class ath~tes into one program designed to increase metabolism, blast fat, and gain pure muscle. Elite workout methods include high intensity drills, functional bodyweight training , stability, plyometrics, flexibility, and core work, all packed in one powerful program - offering you the most effective way to get lean in only 20 minutes a day.

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6 REASONS Why You Are Not Losing Weight Are you trying to lose weight? Have you been spending HOURS AT THE GYM, and noUcing little to no results in your weight loss goals? Personal trainer and fitn ess expert, Julia Buckley, has the answers.

1. ALL YOU DO IS RUN Do you spend an hour on the treadmill and notice no noticeable weight loss?

Studies have found that long. extended endurance training causes the body to hold onto fat Instead of shedding it

路When done regularly, slow endurance exercise will cause the body to store energy as fat to ensure it has plenty

2. YOU'RE EATING TOO MUCH AFTER EXERCISING BECAUSE YOU "DESERVE IT" Many people often reward themselves with a high路caloric meal after a good workout. There is nothing wrong with re路fueling your body, but people often overeat and consume more calories than they burnt off, making their weight loss efforts pOintless. When looking for a post~workout snack, Julia recommends lean protein and vegetables, and limiting grains and dairy.

of reserves to get through the miles' says Julia Buckley. She recommends switching your cardia to shorter, more

intense sessions, which are more beneficial in burning fat.

3. YOU'RE NOT LIFTING ANY WEIGHTS THINK LlmNG WILL MAKE YOU BULJ<Y? THINK AGAJN' MAKJNG MOOERATE TO HEAVY WEIGHT UmNG PART OF YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE CAN HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT IN A MORE EFFECTIVE MANNER THAN RUNN ING. CYCLING. OR AEROBIC FITNESS CLASSES. LIFTING WEIGHTS IS PROVEN TO OUICKEN THE RATE IN WHICH YOUR BODY BURNS CALORIES. MEANING THAT YOUR MUSCLES WILL BURN FAT. EVEN WHILE RESTING.

5. YOU GIVE INTO TEMPTATION TOO EASILY

4 . YOU ONLY WORK OUT 2-3 TIMES A WEEK This old adage is dead! Five to six days of training is much more beneficial to weight loss.The body responds better to more frequent, shorter bursts of exercise, particu~rly is weight loss is the goal. "Daily exercise will keep your body burning lots of fat all the time, not just a few days per week," says Julia.

People are always going to tempt you. They will prompt you to skip your workout to go out for lunch instead. to pass on thai salad and get the burger. There Is nothing wrong with treating yourself now and then, but if weighlloss is your goal, you have to become immune to the temptation of others. "You are an adult and no one can make you eat or drink anything you don't want to," Julia reminds us. "Your body is entirely your own. 路

6. YOU OONT HAVE A PLAN As the old saying goes: fail to plan, plan to fail. Many people do whatever they feel like doing that day, Of do the same exercise f.Nery single time they go to the gym, wtlich is detrimental to progress. Following the same routine day-in and day-out can also lead to boredom , and eventually, quitting. By following a diverse fitness plan, you are guaranteed to see more results, and stay motivated.

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YOGA CLASS WRITTEN BY KENDAL PEREZ

If you're considering YOGA but aren't sure where to start, try these tips for planning YOUR FIRST CLASS (and saving a little money in the process).

Rest'ilrl'h !\tudio,.; P, CI;I~S(I!i Learn about the opportunities for yoga in your area. In addition to studios, check out gyms, wellness centers and community recreational

facilities for classes. Even if your town doesn't have a designated yoga studio, your local fitness club or ree center likely offers a class or two. (i( â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘

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your area as possible for free Of cheap.

It's a great way to learn about the different styles and teachers without busting your budget!

Read l :p on Ih. SI)I., People do yoga for a variety of reasons,

In!oitrll(,LUf'~ Let teachers know you're a newbie and ask if they offer variations for beginners. Most do, but some classes are targeted specifically at intamEdiate or advarK::OO practitior'as, and instructors can point you to a more appropriate class or style of yoga for your needs. Know that teachers are the key to a yoga class once you find one you like, you'll feel more motivated to practice consistently.

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The instructor calis out postures like ' Mountain Pose, " 'Warrior Two ,' "Downward-Fadng Dog' and the like, and knowing what these look like ahead of time made me feel beUer prepared.

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for their monthly magazine subscribers.

Even YouTube offers some video tutorials, but be careful not to make this your exclusive method of practice.

Going to a studio will help you better learn and internalize the right form for postures so you stay safe and avdd irlJry.

Go Ua!>iit; for (j('<II. Lululemon dominates the yogascape in many studios across the country. Their pieces are cute but hard on the budget, and definitely not a necessary investment for beginners! /ls a frugal shopper, I use the "Coupon Sherpa~ coupon app to save on yoga gear from Sports Authority, or hit up TJMaxx and Marshall's for discounts on brands like Nike, Under Armour and New Balance. \('('l'~~Uri/l' for tUll1fort Most studios have props for student use, including blocks, straps and blankets. Take advantage of these

,ems 10 h<Jp strengtren your practice ex make chalklngng postures easier. For example, using a block during Half-Moon pose can help you balance better and focus on extending your lifted leg. Similarly, a strap can help

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ABOUT KENDAL: Kendal Perez is a frugal blogger who helps fellow shopaholics find hassle-free ways to save money. As Marketing Manager for Kinoli Inc., site manager for a farr'Vo/ of rnoney-savng ~es, Kendal has the resources to be an extreme oouponer but prefers a less complicated approach to staying in-budget. Kendal has been quoted in such media out~ts as People StyIeWalch, CNN Morey, FOX, ABC, NPR and Kiplinger Personal Finance.

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TR PLE THREAT Charming, sophisticated and bred with good graces describes our Southern Belle, GENEVIEVE SIMPSON.

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singer and voice over actress. In her spare time, she pursues other hobbies such as shooting handguns and

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Look for her in Five Steps to a Conversation and Killer Kudzu. Genevieve Simpson - there is no stopping her rise to fame and fortune!

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Jami and Jennifer Cirone TWINNERGY is a story of Cambellian triumph and the indomitable spirit of love, hope, happiness, and the immortality and strength of the human spirit. Their return from girl, to motherhood, to woman is demarcated with strong family values, to bind and honor their families on both coasts, a fight for their offspring and community service.

JAMI AND JENNIFER'S is a tale of iconic twins who are courageous women in the pursuit of truth, beauty, and honor. ami and Jennifer's twin relationship is a high

vibration emitting positive frequencies to those around them. Anyone observing their Twinnergy are automatically drawn in by these sirens magnetic poles from the twins beauty, charm, and effervescent personalities.

At the age of 14, Jami and Jennifer were scouted by

Proseoul Modeling Agency and were wanted by eight of the top talent agencies in the United States including Elite, Ford, Seattle's Model Guild, Disney, agencies in Chicago, Dallas, and other major cities. Their mother

insisted they invest their energies in 1llClI'aIs, arts, education, languages, and pursue their degree at Brigham Young University rather than getting caught up in the fashion industry lifestyle being raised in a conservation religious

family. The finet denouement is that these twins couldn't resist their innate nature as two stunning, fashion divas Vv'ith InpeccabIe character. I-Ieo:::e, ~ was written n the stars.

In 2007 Jennifer was titled Ms. Idaho Globe through the Mrs. Globe International, "which began the passion for using our beauty for good purposes and platforms to empower women first by strengthening the mother, then family, homes, and communities. One cannot heal the home without first healing the mother."

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both spokesperson and ambassador for the Women In Need ('NIN) Foundation for their state and region.

The foundation gives women the passion and purpose for life driven and the tools to be successful as a woman, mother, and wife after adversity.

Later, in 2009, Jennifer went on to gain the title of Mrs. of the USA through the Mrs. Universe System in Latvia.

Jami is the current Ms. Italy Muttiverse in Unda Grandia Organization since their family heritage is Itahan Norwegian.

Paying tribute to their father who passed away when they were fIVe, they put a central park bench in his name, Steven Francis Cirone, with the words from Ectward Abby, ~Travel out west and explore the forest." Through the Central Park Observatory. Being raised by a single mother is the main reasoo 'Nhy twimergy, seek to ~ \o\f()f""l"')61. ''We have seen firsthand hem hard ~ is for a wanan to raise a family alone, earn an education, and gain a career.n Some of the charities that Jami and Jennifer have been paSSionate about are: Utah Foster Care Program, Utah Youth Village, Christos De Ninos Orphanage in Dominican ReputJk;, One Heart WO<1d Woo, Central Pari< ObseNalory, National Ability Center in Park City, Utah, NAMI for the mentally ilt, WIN Foundation, Wagners Granulamatos for their cousin Jessica HardirYJ and Cancer Society for their ale gmndfatt'er Robert Caswal vJlQ passed fiJWIJÂĽ tho _ .

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has painted a series called Illuminate 'Nhile Jami does reproductions of the great impressionists artists such as Van Gough Starry Night, Monet's Water Ully Garden, and her triptych of Papllions.

Traveling to Suzhou, China to teach English at an international foreign language school on an overseas campus was one of Jami's greatest accomplishments . At the private school campus for only Chinese students and overseas campus teaching Japarâ&#x201A;Źse Chirese, Mongolian Chinese, Korean Chinese, and even French Chinese. She says, "it was like walking through a green lookingglass following a white rabbit through the center of the earth.

Every moment was like deMng in the culture and the children were the best, most copious students even in first and second grades working from 7 am to 7 pm. She was able to visit Hong Kong, Mt. EV'erest Base Camp, Lhasa, Sichuan, the Great Wall of China, and Bali while in Asia and would definitely consider doing it again.

"There have been times where our competitive nature in athletics or life makes it difficult to operate together.

However, with our competrttve nature harnessed we operate optimally, acrompl"lsh immense amo:Jnts n short perKxIs of tine, ard the sky is the limit," H

postu"'es JEmifef, "(Ax """" togettff as Twinnergy is to co-exist in a positive vibration where others can function in our field without short circuiting."

1he twins do everything alike or arourd the same time, sometimes without even knowing the other is doing it.

They are in sync with each other, and share the same energy and tastes that even distance or not speaking to each other, they w ill do and say the same thing.

'We even decorated 0Lr horne identicaJ 3"d cicl11 EM>'1 kmw~." Je'Ylfer ag,s, When Jennifer and Jami's families get together you can always count on a tummy ache from all the laughing.

81ill ostentatious satirical grts that can find the humor in anything and believe that laughter is the meda-e to the 9JUI.

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hat if I told you that the key to your deepest desire is within you. To have hope, faith and to believe in yourself is the key to opening the doors to your desires and making them come true.

Lighting a candle offers great assistance to manifesting your desires. Candles have been seen in churches, temples and spiritual sanctuaries fOf' many centuries.

I choose to make my home a spiritual sanctuary where I pray to the higher power and make my desires come true. It is said candles, when combined with prayers and faith, can produce miracles.

The colOf's of candles have a deep meaning, each color represents and defines its purpose. Different colors of candles can help you focus and meditate on problems in your life or in others lives.

DEFI NING SOME COLOR CANDLES: White: The balance of all colors. Spiritual enlightenment, cleansing, healing, truth of seeking. peace, repels negativity. to bring peace into your life or others, heals emotions, spiritual strength.

Note: .......tite candles can be used with other candles and in place of other candles and is suitable for any ritual.

Red : energy, strength. health, passion, sex, love, fire, fertility, fast action, desire, power. will power.

Yellow: wisdom. honor, intellect, inspiration, creativity, studying, mental power, learning, stability.

Green: good luck, new job, health, marriage, fertility, employment, money. abundance. growth.

Orange: cleansing negative att~ude, happiness, business deals, attracting good things, career. goals, warmth, energy building, attracts friends, courage and ambition, attracts success and prosperity.

Blue: peaceful, healing, truth, patience, communicating, calm, weight loss, understanding, harmony. heaJt/l, cooling, idealism, devotion, meditation.

Pink: devotion, tenderness and faith, fliendship, romance honor. spiritual healing. forming partnership, peace, devotion. healing.

Black: protection, reversing, hex-breaking, banishing. destroying evilOf' negativity, binding, repelling, healing very powerful illnesses. Burning black with any other colors dissolves negative energies.

For centlJies candles of different CClbs have been burned in rituals to attract desired emotions, wealth, karma and can be one most effective tools used for meditation, ritual and other ceremonies.

Keeping distractions away (phones, TV, etc.) can help with relaxation and a positive state of mind. Burn the candle color that best influences your motivation and think about what you want to accomplish.

Make a list of areas you would like to improve or set goals for the year. Write down your desires you want to come true.

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BEAUTIFULLY BLESSED AT EVERY DECADE ...

We are all BEAUTIFUL OUTSTANDING WOMEN at every age. But there are critical differences in each decade of our lives. Lets explore these decades and the challenges and rewards that follow.

WRITTEN BY ANICIA BRAGG here is something to be said for every decade a girl experiences. In our twenties everyone says it's a crucial period in a girls life. I believe the twenties are meant to be fun, exciting, and for exploring who we are and what we believe in. Generally, this decade starts when we're still in college and changing the direction of our prospective careers. This is perfectly acceptable.

We need to find out what we love and where our passions lie. We fall in and out of love like the ocean's tides. At 20 we can't wait for that big 21 st birthday so we can legally drink. However, hangovers are something none

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of us can really afford.

Many of us develop poor eating habits and lack proper nutrition. This behavior is commonly a result of stress and pressure from work and school. This can be challenging and problematic during this development decade. It is important to stay consistent with our beauty and exercise routines to maintain energy and a stunning physique.

Remember, there is only one of you and it's critical to develop healthy habits and discipline early in life!

This process demands a routine that includes eating healthy, working out, and maintaining an effective skin care regimen. These practices will become life long habits ...

so let's get started now!

Travel, spontaneous adventures, and drifting from you're your immediate focus may seem tempting. We all feel the desire to travel the world and explore the unknown.

During our 20's decade we are liberated with choices and opportunities! Don't take yourself too seriously during this era. Although responsibilities and mounting pressures loom, this is the time to find out who you really are and who you want to be.

Some of you may be considering law school, medical school, or working for your family's business. There is plenty of time to weigh out these decisions.

Life doesn't have to be such a big decision just yet.

Even if your wallet is on the light side lately, don't worry!

There is always time to make the big bucks, we all have epic breakthroughs and eventually we have most everything figured out by our thirties.

Take risks, dream big, and success will soon follow.

You deserve the freedom to explore and do what you want with your life ... We all want to go from students to starlets and steal the spotlight!!

In your thirties, you are focused on that dream job, if you haven't already landed it. Or maybe you are searching for Mr. Right to settle down with or perhaps starting a family. Sadly, we begin to realize time really does fly by and we must make these years count.

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camp to get your best butt ever. In your thirties it's even more important to maintain your exercise regimen.

Women in their thirties, either stay hot or go to hell in a hand basket. "What happened to her." You don't want to be that girl!

Your skin care is critical in your thirties. If you don't have a good skin care professional, seek the advice of a professional esthetician. Avoid magazine or internet advertisements that lure you into buying expensive products, that yield little results.

You're worth it. Your skin in your thirties will maintain a youthful appearance into your future years. Keep that skin youthful and glowing with the right products for your skin type. Proper skin care early on will prevent unnecessary cosmetic procedures that women may feel are necessary and costly.

Your forties can be your new twenties! Look at all the celebrities that are rocking those good looks and hard bodies (Jennifer Aniston, Halle Barry, Sofia Vergara, and Jennifer Lopez, to name a few).

Some women are even waiting until their forties to begin a family. An elite group of celebrities fabulous and fertile gave birth after forty, Salma Hayek, Rachel Zoe, Halle Berry and Gwen Stefani. These celeb mamas haven't let their biological clocks get in the way of important family business.

Look at the bright side. You've gained years of experience

a comfy spot, you won't have a problem

taking charge, going out there, and getting it. depending on your parents for financial support or still paying off those dreadful college loans. I'm here to tell you its OK, but you have to make a game plan if you're not already feeling settled and secure. If you think your twenties went fast, well buckle up because your thirties is sure to fly by even faster.

It's time to think about securing your future and your looks. It's time to start saving. Begin by contributing 10% of your earnings into a saving account, CD, or IndMduai Retirement Account ORA). We all need emergency cash and it's simple to do if you contribute it immediately when you get your paycheck.

You will be surprised how fast your money will grow if your greedy little hands aren't spending it. Leave that piggy bank alone Beauties! I promise you'll be glad you did! Instead of entertaining a shopping spree consider saving for your future.

We all enjoy our daily Starbucks. Consider reducing your weekly indulgence by just $5.00. That equates to $260 per year.

Lets face it, as beautiful as you may be, your skin and body is changing. It's time for some serious booty

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of what you want and don't want in every aspect of your life. Now you're ready to live your life on your own terms and rules.

Maybe you're divorced and starting over? Perhaps you are searching for that younger man to set your life on fire? You can be as reckless as you want because you've dismissed the naysayers and you don't care what anyone thinks. That's powerful, don't you think?

If you're not in a comfy spot, you won't have a problem taking charge, going out there, and getting it. Stop making excuses ... it's now or never Honey! You better find that Mr. or Ms. Right, if you haven't found them already.

So, you want to have a baby? No committed partner?

Don't fret. Who says you can't do it alone? What do you need a man for? Get on board now and stop complaining.

Define and reinvent yourself into the woman you've always dreamed you could become.

Seriously Beauties! Forties are meant to live, like you're twenty, in mind, body, and spirit. Enjoy it! With your dynamic personalities you're sure to manifest dreams come true with a little effort.

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triumph in our lives. A place we look back at how far we've come and smile with the power and knowledge of our accomplishments.

I t'<Jpe you're there, exact~ vk<lre you drearood you woukJ be, in complete bliss totally in love with every moment of yoor Iffe. This is the doc.ade we want to feel comfortable, safe and secure. We're all nesters at heart. We want to aioY the beautifU homes we've made, the dlildren we've raised, and bask in our lives as CEO of the household or our careers.

It's tiTle to travel more and W the dreams you~.

Who says you still can't feel like a happy sex kitten?

You can and tell 'ern I said so. Look at Christie Brinkley, who turned 60 this year. She could be your role model and she's certainly mine.

And speaking of role model, Hello, Gofgeous! You have lots of experience under your belt and it's seriously time to give back. It's all about mentorship to young women that need your advice, a kind word, a smile, and a helping hand.

Your sixties and seventies! J can't even begin to image these wonderful years in retirement. You have years of experience and many stories to reflect upon and share.

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Your life is beautiful in every way. You are respected, loved, and adored by family and friends. You worked and played hard and you earned itl Now the world is yours to live as you choose. Embrace your golden years. catch up for lost time with family and friends. Travel the world and do everything you've always wanted to do.

As a woman, I am in complete awe of the power we have to create life, build a home, and succeed in a man's world. Ladies, its all about keeping balance in all areas of your lives. We need to remember to put ourselves first and love ourselves. If our own personal needs aren't met, we tend to fall apart at the seams at any age. Never lose sight of your own identity, your dreams and personal goals. Let experiences shape your Iffe, not control your destiny. AA ambitious, motivated woman with passion in her heart daily and a zest for life will always come out on top. Its all the seeds we sow through fN8fY year that we learn and try new things that we discover just how powerfully strong we are.

I hope I've provided you with a unique way to look at every decade through the eyes of woman at every age.

LeIs remember to be a loving sister, mother, daughter, and friend to all the sisterhood of women out there and stand united for each other's personal growth.

SOME MEMORIES ladies."

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Last year on November 15th "Compassion Rocks" event hosted by KEELY AND PIERCE BROSNAN AND JANE VELEZ-MITCHELL benefiting animal welfare legislation was a smashing success.

WRITTEN BY STACEY BLANCHET ick Clark's beautiful Malibu estate was the perfect setting. It was a spectacular drive from the mountains to the ocean just in time to witness the sun setting in the Pacific ocean.

When we arrived, we were greeted by a live band playing including musician, Dylan Brosnan. As we walked along the cobble stone path into the party, all the live auction items were on display along the wall.

Everyone was there to support the cause and have a good healthy time. The party was catered by a Chef Tanya Petrovna, formally of plant based restaurant, Native Foods that was out of this world. Nobody was eating an animal at this party.

The evening provided stimulating conversations and glimpses of worthwhile projects. Katie Cleary of Peace 4 Animals was the first to greet us as the co-host of the party. I had the pleasure to meet the band, several actors and actresses and the host of the event, Jane VelezMitchell who is an Author, Public Speaker and Television host. Ms Velez-Mitchell (Janeunchained.com) stated "Animal rights is the next social justice movement of the

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One of the unique items to come from socialcompassioninlegislation.org is its partnership with the California DMV on the California Pet Lovers License plate. Proceeds from using this plate go directly to spay and neuter surgeries for pets in California. What a brilliant idea!

As the evening wore on, the live auction and the crowd got crazy. Actors were auctioning themselves off for dates to the highest bidder and the shirts came off. Hey, it was for a good cause. They took one for the team! Over 105k was raised for Social Compassion in Legislation.

This event did not disappoint on any level and saved the best for last. The remaining members of (INXS) J.D, Fortune who flew in from Canada, and Garry Beers played a set to a crowd that didn't want to go home. Welcome back to the 80's and this crowd loved it. The hosts were kind enough to provide food, drinks and dancing well past closing time. Now, that is how you do it in Hollywood!

The VIVA GLAM Magazine team of Katarina Van Derham and Stacey Blanchet with Sherry Mattia-Welch of Glamerella Couture were honored to be a part of such a great event for such a worthy cause by our presence and participation.

Compassion ~ocks benefiting animal welfare legislation was a smashing success.

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Shine a light Interview of LILLY GHALICHI Over the past decade, a good argument can be MADE THAT ENTERTAINMENT has taken control over our moral compass. Movies and television (reality shows) have given us permission to explore what is the new normal. Entertainment in all its forms has made us think, act and feel in ways we NEVER THOUGHT IMAGINABLE 20 years ago.

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People/companies definitely take me more seriously as a business woman knowing I have my law degree.

There is a lot of backlash against reality television shows.

How do you think the "Shahs of Sunset" has helped and most of ali, hurt you?

PffiiIys'nMl ~ belakEnh"""'lt"f are - _ People take them way too seriously and literally. With that said, Shahs has definitely both helped and hurt me.

It has helped me tremendously with public exposure, which has in tum helped to expose my brands. By being on television , I and my brand are exposed to millions of people. The people that are interested in learning more about you will Google you to learn about your life. If you position yourself properly, they will then learn about your brands and possibly become customers.

However, being on Shahs has also rurt me, most notably wilh my peISO(18J image, and erno1ioral~. Being on a reality show isn't easy, and being on Shahs was especiaJry not eas;. A sN:JN like Shahs """"'rages fghting and negative behavior, which is a large part of the reason why I am no longer a part of the show. I try to channel my energy into positive things. I have never been a fighter and it is not who I aspire to ever become. When you are in that environment, you have no choice but to partake.

It was also difficult to be on Shahs because reality shmvs don't reaUy give an accurate image of who ~you¡ are.

1ns1ead, It''f fh:JN "" _ _ VEJSion of1he pa-soraity they want you to be. Millions of people then believe that is really who you are.

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he world arou:1d us seems filed v.ith IT18')I>lm and destruction. We are in need of leaders to fight the good cause. I grew up in the 60's

and 70's era of leaders and I am nostalgic of those good old days. When we look for the person that shines, we may never notice the one who is just humming along changing things one episode at a time.

It is no secret that reality television is not liked Of respa:ted by some. I wanted to find someone who would break

that stereotype and show me something different. Enter Ms. Ully Ghalchi. She is Muslim, educated , beautiful and a savvy business woman.

Do you practice law in California? If so, what type of law and

cases interest you.

You have a lot of license deals and pretty much built an empire.

What area would you like to enter next?

I love working, and I love everything that I do, but as far as the area I hope to enter next - family. I hope to get married, have children, and experience all the treasures in life that money can't buy.

What type of message do you like to spread with your brand "Ully Ghalichi"? Do you feel you have reached it?

My goal is to spread a message of hard work, self empowerment, and motivation+ especially to women. I 1Jy my best and do feel thall am spreading lhat message in some meaningful way, but I think I have a long way to go and there's a lot more I would like to do to spread that message.

I do not practice law in California. However, I am a

California licensed attorney, and keep my license active.

I can return at any time.

How has studying law prepared you for Ule world of business?

Although I don't currently "use~ my law degree, studying IaN and becorlirg.., attorrey has reJped rre ~ in the business wor1d.

I can understand and negotiate all my own contracts.

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Is there a clash between your image and your religion?

Defn'ei;1 My famiy" Musim, ..-d aiIhoJgh I don" practice nor do 1believe in organized religion, by assodation I am a Musllm. Muslim women are supposed to be very, very covered and modest, however I love fashion , I love to look and feel sexy, and I am VERY opinionated and outspoken. j'm not sure how the hardliners would feel about that ...

What do you feel your image does to women?

My hope is that my image inspires other women to work hard for the things they want in life, rather than hunt hard to find a man to provide those things. I was not born wealthy, ard have woI1<ed very hard for everything I have today. I hope that other woman will look at me and say if she can do it, so can I. Do you believe in looking backwards at regrets? What advice would you give generations Xon the business wOOd? I think it is important to look back, but not for regretful purposes, but for learning purposes. Failure is a part of success. M _ ",II happen; you just have to accept that. But, I do believe it is important to look back ~ery now and then, remember your mistakes so that you can learn from them, and not repeat them.

How do you see your footprint in the wortd inspiring women?

My dream is to leave a footprint of self-help for women.

Women are so, so strong; much stronger than men emotionally and intellectually in my opinion. However, I believe we still live in a wortd where women suppress thEir nteilect, ard are afrnid to v.ak hard for v.!lat treJ want I hope to help stKJw women that you can work hard and be glamorous too. The two things are not exclusive of

one and other. Just because you bust your ass working, or QIN!l your 0'NI1 company, doesn't mean you can't also be beautiful, sexy, and everything else a woman is supposed to embody.

What are your dreams for the world? And, how can you be

a part of It I have so many dreams for the world, and I hope to die <:rly aft... I have oontrbJted to tt-e world n """" meaningftJ W<1:f. I'm not sure what that 'h'ill be yet, but aR the sucx::ess and fame in the world is meaningless if you can't use it to do something life changing for the greater good.

In the world where we celebrate the "bad behavior" at aI costs, we need to celebrate a light that guides us in a new direction. In the words of Dave Grahl of the Foo Fighters u we have a generation of kids who want to be guitar heroes but not learn how to play~ . We need to celebrate hard work, education, determination and positive energyl Lilly could have chosen tt-e 9fJSI path to fame but instead chose to break down barriers for Muslim women and women in general.

She is building an empire by her education and drive.

She is earning it the old fashioned way. She is someone on whom to uShine a Ught~ .

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CHERYL BURKE HAS BECOME A HOUSEHOLD NAME EVER SINCE WE FIRST SAW HER DANCE INTO OUR LIVING ROOMS EACH WEEK ON "DANCING WITH THE STARS" . SINCE THEN, HER LIFE HAS BEEN FULL OF FUN AND EXCITEMENT WITH NEW PROJECTS AND SHOWS THAT SHE IS WORKING ON. VIVA GLAM HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK WITH CHERYL ABOUT HER HECTIC SCHEDULE, NEW SHOW ON NBC AND HER HIGHLY ANTICIPATED LINE OF CLOTHING, CEE BEE. CELEBRITY ISSUE 2015

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You were first introduced to America by performing on Dancing With the Stars, When you started as a dancer fXI this show, could you have imagined how popular you and Dancing With the Stars would become?

I watched the first season of Dancing with the Stars while I was living in Harlem, because I had friends on the show. To be honest, I thought it was a little cheesy. But when I was asked to be a part of season 2, t quickly realized how amazing it was and how lucky I was to be able to do what I love in front of millions of people, I really thought I would just do one season though and then my plan was to go back to Harlem and continue competing around the world. I had no idea the

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Fans were surprised that after 18 seasons of Dancing With the Stars you decided to leave. What prompted your decision to not return next season?

After doing something for almost 10 years I needed to think outside of the box and step outside of my comfort zone, My contract 'N'6S rea/Iy restrictive on Dancing, and since turning 30, I've really fel t the need to feed my brain with new information and try rl9\rV II1ings. r want to be taL.ght instead of always being the teacher.

My life has changed so much in the past decade, thanks to Dancing \oVith the Stars, lowe them so much and they will always be my family, but t have to take risks and challenge myself to try new things.

You are switching networks from ABC to NBC with a highly anticipated new variety show for 2015. Can you tell us about It? It's going to be a new big variety show on NBC and I am so excited to be a part of something rl9\rV & fresh.

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I can't reveal the details just yet, but I can promise that I will still be performing, and not just dancing! I hope that my Dancing with the Stars fans & colleagues will be rooting for 1119 like I will be rooting for them with their 1O-year anniversary season. I'm so excited for my fans to see another side of me on this show.

You are also involved with a new Une of clothing, Cee Bee on avc. With Cee Bee, you have brought fashion to active wear.

What can women look forward to with this exciting line of exercise apparel?

What's great aoout the line is that it is fO( any woman ... there are pieces for every shape and size, and it's affordable. It Will be coming out in the new year and with this line I hope to inspire women to set goals and lead an active lifestyle. The line is not just for working out, it's for the every day woman and can take her from walking the dog, to buying groceries, and to the gym ... whatever her day throws at her. It was important to me that the line makes every woman feel great. look good, and feel comfortable. The quality is great, too. I live in active wear so this a perfect partnership for me and I've dreamed of working with QVe since I was a little girl, so it's really exciting!

You believe in using your fame to support worthy charities and causes. And you understand the importance of giving back to organizations such as the American Heart Association and the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Tell us why this so important to you and what have you done to raise awareness to these causes?

I'm not involved in just one charity because I believe that when you become successful it Is important be involved in the community and give back. (love to be able to give joy and give back to whatever charity that may be.

You have been criticized in the past for your weight. Some said you were "too skinnyn or Utoo heavy" at times. How do you keep such a positive self-image while being in the over1y critical spotlight for so many years?

Living in the Hollywood lifestyle and ballroom dance wor'd, weigl! has aIN<r;s been an Osue for me. I've_ though that it doesn't matter 'Nhat size you are or what the number on the scale says. What really matters is living a healthy ifestyle and being happy with yourself.

I'm naturally CUNY and I embrace curves no matter """t my weight is. My goal is to promote a healttly 1ifesty1e and to inspire kk::ls and women of all shapes and sizes that you're beautiful inside and out.

In your autobiography Dancing Lessons, you spoke about being

I've been in therapy since I was a little gir1 and I have no regrets in life, Thanks to lots of therapy and family and friE>'lds I've been _ to tak about my experierce, because if you don't talk about it, it eats you alive. It's so important to be able to share with other people, friends or family.

Writing the tx:xJk was therapeutic for me. I'm still healing. but every time I talk about it, I feel stronger.

01 the [>11 Cosby situation, I am happy trat these warren are flJ"l8lly coming forward. It's never too late to talk about it, life can still move on. It's almost Impossible to move on though if you cant admit it happened to yoursetf and talk about it.

Are you currently dating anyone? And do you feel your celebrity status is a help or hindrance in finding the right guy?

I am currently dating someone but I have to say it is hard to find a good guy in the wor1d that I'm in. Prior to this relationship. I was single for 4 years and during those yea'S I learned a bt about ~ and the importance of independence and setting boundaries for yourself.

Its always hard to find the "right guy, ~ whether you're in Hollywood or not, but you have to have self respect to ever be able to be in a healthy relationship. When you do find someone I think supporting one another and having open communication are keys to having successful relationships.

Who do you look up to? And who has been the greatest influence on your life?

I have lots of strong women around me and I've always been drawn to strong women who are independent. entrepreneurs, and in great, healthy relationships.

My mom has had a huge impact on my life. She came to the U.S. from the Philippines with nothing and became a very independent, successful business women. She taught me the importance of discipline, independence and to strive for only the best in life.

What have your life experiences taught you so fal'?

Tuming 30 so far has been life changing. Its a/wayS scary 1aki1g cIw'ces and risks but in the past _ I have learned to not be afraid and to take the leap. I've learned to not live in the past and to look forward and live everyday as if its your last. I am so thankful to all my Dancing With the Stars family; the crew, producers, dancers and the celebrities I've met over the past decade. Thank you to my fans for the support and the last decade, it has been hugely meaningful and thank you to Dancing With the Stars for changing my life completely. I will always be grateful for the experiences I have had on the show, but now it's time to start a new chapter. I am so excited for my fans to take this journey with me.

molested at the age of 5 by a handyman. What prompted you to rome bwaJtI after so many years to talk about this experience?

And do you identify with the 20 women who have come forth recently about Bil COsby?

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SYD WILDER NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS WRITTEN BY ERMAN BARADI

Sometimes sweet, sometimes raunchy, but incessantly glamorous, actress-comedian Syd Wilder may very well be entertainment's biggest surprise.

At first glance perhaps she's a socialite attending red carpet events and rubbing elbows with Hollywood's who's who, or rather a social media savvy actress on the rise with a zany sense of humor.

One single chat with Syd, and you realize she's the embodiment of today's influential woman - fashion, beauty, sophistication, and drive all wrapped up in one.

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Is been a whole year,;nee my last interview with Syd and a lot has developed in her career since then. She was previously seen in the box office hit This

is the End, performed at The Improv and The Comedy Store, and labeled

as the next Chelsea Handler. Today, her fan base and film credits steadily multiply, even adding 'producer' to her growing job resume. Don't Jet

the senseless characters of her YouTube ci:>rr<l too you. S\<I Widfr's the smartest businesswoman in the

room.

Sydllt's been a year since our previous interview. I definitely keep up with you and I see a lot has happened. Catch us up to speed on the last twelve months since our original interview.

It's great speaking with you again] Thank you for staying up to date on everything. Well, J've released 12

comedy sketches on my YouTube d"aYEt lTd I0'881:00 a v.m seEs ajaj Wilder Sex and Other Stuff and I am frankly shocked and beyond graleful that my videos have been viewed by 9.5 Million people. 1 got to go on Adam Carella's podcast which was awesome because I'm such a huge fan of his! The indie drama Mining for Ruby was distributed via iTunes. Oh, and I got to playa dominatrix on CorrOOy Central and dominate [)arjej Tash in a sketch on his show Tosh.O.

You even had a successful crowd funding campaign for a movie!

Yes! Nighl of the LMng Deb. Ray WISe from Twin Peaks is in it, he is such a great actor! That was the first feature film I've executive produced and I loved every second of it. I was also fortunate enough to work with the talented writer-director Kyle Rankin.

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Taking a kDc: at yotJ' socia/ media, you're definitely not a str.r1ger to big red carpet events. VMAs, Emmys ...tell us about your experience and how just being there pushes you, whether it's meeting people or invigorating your passion.

Those two events were totally different back to back experiences for me. Here's what I learned about the VMAs: If you 're stuck behind someone from Dance Moms, you're basically SOL. The media will go crazy for them. I was looking over my shoulder like, 'What the hell? Who is this woman? Then I saw the unhappy little dancer child next to her and I was like u~H, GOT IT!' LOL!~ I really enjoyed watching the production part of the show, I liked seeing the cameramen climbing ladders up to where they're posted and how they shoot each shot. I found out they sit there for 6 hours and wear diapers because they can't leave to go to the bathroom! The Emmy's was more so my wheelhouse.

I obviously wasn't nominated because they don't recognize online creators yet but they were kind enough to put my picture on their web site. Maybe they liked my outfit. ;) I'll tell you one thing ... If you're ever at the Emmy's, don't sit through just the awards. Go to the bathrooms. I met the entire SNL cast there! Then, , met Sarah Silverman in this long hallway walking to go

Chelsea Lately presented the big Best Comedy Series award with me. I thought to myself, She's either going to hate me or love me. I hope it's love and thank GOD it was! We' re both comedians and writers and in this business you never know how us "artists" are going to perform together. We both improvised our lines and decided we were going to act like we hated each other on stage. She said to me ''Whatever, do your webcam thing" and it took so much to not die laughing but I didn 't break for that line. Hopefully the show's writer doesn't want kill us! I was also so excited to give the award to one of my favorite YouTubers, Hannah Hart.

I'm hoping to collaborate with her in 20151

Ialso want talk about your time in Italy. Italy is synonymous with fashion. What were you doing out there? Outside of shooting what did you do?

Myself and some friends, including my mom, were there in September last year for my birthday and to finish my calendar shoot. My friends call it uSydtember. I love itl I started the shoot in LA but I wanted to finish in Italy.

We went to Rorence, Rome, Capri, Positano, Orvieto, Pompeii and Naples. I didn't plan ahead and Rorence was our first city and I got extremely hung over on the U

I know it sounds cliche but really, NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS! I'm still here in LA, still going strong after many years, If you want something badly enough NEVER STOP GOING AFTER IT! smoke outside. t don't smoke but I wanted to explore outside and I didn't even know she was behind me until I fell and dropped my purse and her EMMY almost hit my face. I picked up my purse and kept walking thinking maybe no one saw and if she did maybe she'd want to befriend the girl who just ate the floor. Instead, she avoided me and continued to talk to her friend and I'm like walking right next to her trying to not make a bigger ass of myself. Then I overheard her saying that she needed to bum a cigarette off of someone. I didn't have any cigarettes but I jokingly said . "don't worry between the both of us lN8'lI get one with our confidence and cleavage", Her f1iend laughed and Sarah gave me the stank eye. I walked away from that moment thinking ...

Maybe she didn't laugh because she doesn't need confidence, cleavage or a new uncoordinated friend because she has an freakin EMMY! LOU

And you presented at the Streamy Awards! Tell us about that experience.

I felt honored to be asked to present at The Streamy Awards this year - just the fact that I was recognized to present! I had a blast. Heather McDonald of

first day! Let's just say my inner monologue was "That WASN 'T such a brilliant idea Syd!n I always think I have the most extraordinary ideas after I've been drinking, hopefully I'm not alone on that. LOll I learned quickly that mama can't drink before a shoot day and that for me was the most difficult part of this trip. Balancing work and play when you' re on vacation. Then , we checked out the Sistine Chapel (I didn't drink before that experience) and we got a private tour guide and he was kind enough to turn on the lights for us and allowed us to take pictures and videos. I didn't realize t.n1i1 after "'"' klft that apparently trey only aIow ceIebities to take pictures in the Chapel! Capri, is my absolute favorite island ever! I think we got the best shots there and it's killing me that I can't post them on Instagram, but the calendar will worth the wait!

I also notice you have great fashion sense in all your pictures.

It can be on the red carpet. at an event, or just out with your mends, you always lOOk great. What's your inspiration be it an appearance, a regular pic, or an actual shoot?

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care about. I care about making people laugh but I know looking good and dressing well Is apart of the job especially now with social media. I'm a moody woman when it comes to dressing up and my insp iration constantly changes from Sophia Loren to Stevie Nicks.

I always dress depending on how I feel but I almost always prefer to wear dresses because it's only one

piece and it's so much easier for me to match shoes and accessories. Plus, I hate pants! My body type

wasn't meant to wear pants!

Definitely! With that said, you must feel great being asked to be part of th~ celebrity edition.

I am beyond thrilled and gratefull l cannot believe I'm in a magazine that Leah Remini Is on the cover of! I love herl l met her backstage with her Mom at an Ozzy Osbourne concert at Universal CltyWalk years ago and she was the nicest most down to earth woman

I've ever met. Ozz.j sprayed her Mom with water and she got really excited and loved every minute of it! 1 'NaS so impressed with how Rock and ReI her I'T'KlTl 'NaSI

Since it's the Celebrity Edition, you get to show some behind the scenes content. Deja Jordan was the photographer who shot you In Italy, Are their any other photographers you would like to work with In the Mure?

Deja is my favorite photographer to 'NOI'k with so that's a hard Question to answer... but if I have to answer I'd say Helmut Newton or Herb Ritts. Since they are both deceased I don't see that happening in my the near future. LOU

You're so busy nowadays. What does the average day look like for Syd Wildel1 Aud~ioning, Wliting jokes, producing sketches, working out (because I have to not because I like it), filming me doing all of that. .. and taking setfl9S of me doing these things. LOU As always, you're ~I kiDing it on yourYouTube channel. What's coming up for IOO? AIry projects?

Thank you! Yes, I just launched 2 Victoria's Secret parodies. One is a holiday commercial parody called "VICtoria's Secret Fallen Angels- which is a callback to the last year's video with a twist. I play an extremely unprofessional gold digging angel while all the other angels (Sarah Stage, Melissa Molinaro, Trffany Toth & Carrie Minter) get annoyed by me ruining their shots.

The other one is a mockumentary called ~Behind The Wings¡ which basically is a Q&A of all of the Angels in character. I'm working on launching a ~Re al Behind The Scenes~ fa" 2015 as IAo'â&#x201A;ŹII as runa'OUS otha'" sketdlBS!

SOunds like fun! can't wait for them. WrttI II that you've done, rm sure there is some

bill i"",-life.-1 t know it sounds cliche but really, NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMSI I'm still here In lA, still going strong

after many years. ~ you v.mt sornetmg bad~

enough NEVER STOP GOING

AFTERm With that said, what does Viva Glam mean to you and how do you represent it?

Another good questionl Viva Glam means beauty on the inside as well

as out, compassion, and a celebration of1he _ lie you em ~ fcc;<lUSl3Hl I'm so proud to be apart of th is

magazi'e fcc many reasons, one of 1he ~ onee being Katarina Van Demam.

She is a huge inspiration to me in

countless WilfS. she creates so rruch love and beauty wherevef she is and I an _ to be ~ ofhlr 0'El000n.

I hope I am representing 1he magazine \WI" some of 1he ~ pdues I take .. . except for the ones where I'm getting my nose waxed. That's definitely not something Katarina or anyone at Viva Glam would do. :)

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NORA PAUL AForce Within the World I remember watching Who Killed the Bectric Car! and being

impressed with your desire to educate others about the need for alternative energy resources. When did you start being politically active?

My first actMsm was 1J.o'he(l] was 9-years-old and I wrote to Presldent Nixon asklng him to stop JX>Ilution. A couple years later, my mom had us boycott tuna because the fishing also killed dolphins. In high school, r campaigned for independent presidential

candidate John Anderson before I could even vote myself.

such as yours ask me about them during interviews.

My issues are not simple, popular ones. I now focus on

animal rights and human overpopulation - both issues which make a lot of folks uncomfortable. VVhen I discuss them in rnai'lstream media, it encourages people to thi1k about these topics and to change toor INos accordingly.

You are active in many areas. Can you tell us about your concerns and causes?

Presently, I cook and serve the homeless for the non- profit

Focd Not Eloot>s 9If'IY TlmJday Do you think being outspoken in the political arena has helped or IlJrt _ acting caree(/ For e><aJT1Pie. in 2003 you spent 5 days in jail protesting the war In Iraq and it wasn~ the "'~ time you got anested for protesting. SOme may view this as radicaJ. I have been arested for peaceftJ eMl disobeclience C1Vf:K 16 times - for the erMronrrern, gay rights and peace, but it is really hard to gauge how that has affected my career. Speakng out is such a part of me that if I took that "",,{, I iJst wooId not be myself.

On the positive side, when you sta i1 o..d1 fIJI!y fae '" Ba,w.lId1.

Melrose Place, and on Ufetime movies, people think you have no substance. However, when 1tefmnlamatl~l_

them reassess the( asst..rrptkn; that I might be an airhead. On the downside, it is posslble that folks might not have hired me because they do not agree with my socia-political views. C'est la vie - my morals are more important and I have to be true to them firstl

Or, conversely, do you think your acting career has helped by providing a platform for you to become an activist that is heard?

Oh yes being an actress has helped me promote the issues that are important to me, because media outlets

evening. [ speak in schools about human overpopulation and have a TED talk on the subject online.

I also support an organization called Center for Responsible Science ~ag)

v.t.ich is worI<ing to change FDA rUes 1hat rm-da!e _ testrg.

Can you explain your philosophy of simple living and why tt works for you?

Less is more! My husband Ian and I buy things used Oike our furiue, (3', rrimvl>e, ~ mdio) cr refurbisted ~ke my pocJ ..-d ~), b.J thl m::st IT!:o'Imt thing is not to purchase things in the first place. I keep my closet small. I go to the library instead of buying 1:xx:Jks. VVhen I gve gifts, I like to give experiences (a massage, rnaricure) or give my friends a gift card to Kiva.arg, which allows them to make loans to poor people and when they are repaid to loan out the money again, and again. It's the gift that keeps on giving! TreePeopJe.arg plants a tree in my friends' names.

Having fewer possessions in my life means I treasure the things I do own, and I spend less time dealing with "stuff.' I only keep things I reaJly love and only buy things I really, realty want.

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You encourage everyone to use the Individual power of the vote. Can you explain how voting Is an Important way for us to help save the environment?

When Americans vote for representatives that will take care of the environment, then they win and can make vital policy changes. Voting on the local level is incredibly important, so â&#x20AC;˘ always amazes me how k>w the turnout is at midt8fTT1 elections. If you do not vote, you do not have the right to complain. Russell Brand says he does not vote, and that irritates me. It is easy to go on a soapbox and whine about corruption, but much harder (and less glamorous) to actually make change by participating in the democratic process, no maner how flawed it is. I registered voters once a week for 18 years and never take it for granted that I can go to the polls frooIy and safely.

As a society, what do you believe Is the biggest issue we face today? And what do you believe we can do to help resolve It? lre biggest issue we face today Is 1ura1~.

The growing number of people on the planet makes it Impossible to solve climate change and water issues, and exacerbates wars all over the wor1d. Virtually fN6fY environmental issue will be ameliorated if we brought the human population down to 2 billion. When I was born, there were 3 billion people on the planet, Now theta are aver 7 billion and we are going to reach 9 billion by 2050. That means the world population will have almost quadrupled in 100 years. Please check out my 8 minute TEDx Talk on Youtube to learn more.

Here at VIVA GLAM we like to promote vegan living, Are you stili vegan and how Is that going for you?

Hooray I Thank you for promoting vegan livingl Yes I am

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still vegan and will be for the rest of my life. I was just in Hollywood yesterday leafleting to holiday shoppers about cruelty free fashion. I recently won the Vegan of the Year award fm'n the animal rights group Last 01ance for Animals , Last month I swam 13.7 ocean miles in 7 hours 20 minutes. All an plant powerl

You don't use cosmetics tested on animals. Do you have any favorite vegan products we shoukf look Into?

I use Marine Anti-aging cream and the Zulu f1I8 pencils

by Gabr'<lt CosmEtics. I also love Nava Natural facewash.

Unfortunately, my favorite lip pencil (by Origins) and mascara (by Benefit) are made by companies that now test on animals so they can sell their products in China, so I no longer buy those products.

You are known for being very athletic and you're always In an amazing shape. Do you feel you' drive In social activism comes from your physical drive?

My love of being outdoors and my focus on health definitely makes me a more ardent environmentalist, but I love being active because it makes me feel good. My life is better because I move my txx:ty a lot. I hate siHingl Right now, I am on my treadmill desk as I speak to you.

It is a treadmill under a standing desk, where I do most of my work instead of sitting in a chair. I find being in shape makes me happier and more effective as a person.

What Is next for Alexandra Paul?

I star in a SyFy movie called Rre Quake, and I have the independent mCNie Dirty and a Lifetime movie coming out in 2015. I am also producing an action comedy called The B Team with a lot of my Bay.,vatch costars, and a movie, Valerie X, about the first animal rights activists In the United States.

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LEAHREMINI needs no introduction after three decades of success in Hollywood, the acclaimed comedian and actress, is living proof forties are fabulous.

We can't help but love and laugh with her.

Everything about her, from her beautiful smile and charm draws her fans in for more.

Leah starred in the hit comedy series The King of Queens

that drew 10 million plus viewers over eight years and I'm one of them.

Although we relate to her as Doug's wife on the show, she is hot and fabulous and her playful personality caught our attention.

iIh rraP" arbti:rl <n:j a drf.Je to SlCllB:I, ! aI bega1 f<y lea'1 v.ren she was crY; a 13-_-dd "'Pi'i1l a::tress bard au deterrrt'ed to i3rd a role 00 a show by being her bad ass Brooklyn self.

The confi dent and self assured girl did just that and landed a lead role on a major network sitcom Uving DoIs. Even tre show an::eIed after just 12 episodes, devastated but still believing in herself and a pep talk from her mother, she stuck with it and here today, she's living proof dreams really do come true, Leah is one of1t'e furriest 'MXfIE'Il in to'Ml with real talent.

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How Important Is the network you surround yourself with in getting where you want to go?

It's very important to have people around you t hat support you and believe in you. But that doesn't say

trot ',00 00111 have 0, ,00 ca1tsil adieve ,oordrtll>11S. How is it raising a daughter In Hollywood? How do you want her to see show business?

I ......a'1t her to see f):cw business as something you p..rsue

because you love making people feel something, not because it's a job that keeps you financially stable. It's a business of heartbreak and disappointment. It takes Newsffash. ... we love Leah's confidence and ambition balls and perseverance to get back up after you're told to be true to herself and just keep going for itl Kno" so many times. And if you t ruly love it, you will make it . And that ' s where the Leah's star power continues on distinction comes ...people INho do reality television with her second it for the money will stay down. But It's very important to season of Leah Remini: It's All the people that love it will always Relative. Leah is the Executive get back up. have around Producer on the show, where you that support After lea>ling ScientDtogy, what was your she brings her sharp humor and unfiltered family craziness. You fooodatioo 1tJat you drew from 1D hand~ you and believe in you. all the media surrounding your life? can also catch her on the new season of The Exes on 1V Land.

The foundation that I continue to

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Read on to leam more about the charmed life she leads, where she's sure to dazzle you even more with her candid honest answers, INhere she will make you fall even more in love with her and feel like one of her besties. Our oover gir1 has big game and she's not stopping anytime soon.

that if you don 't have it, you can 't still achieve your

DREAMS.

draw from " the klve from my fam;~ au frffi:Js thlt~ myclecision.

They were there for me when I needed them the most. And my basic foundation in my faith never changed whether in Scientology or out of it.

You stated that your reality show Leah Remini: It's All Relative brought your of all tile destruction to families on reality shows? fami~ closer. How do you awid the pitfal~

How do you see the roles of women shifting since you first came onto the scene?

In my time I've seen it shifting in good ways. There are more female writers, more female driven shows, but we stitl have a ways to go.

Since you think there is no road map on how to do a career today. what advice do you give young women starting out in comedy? t believe that every artist has their own path, but if you love it you will find a way. The information that is so readily available to people today was not when I was starting out , If you are passionate about something then you will seek out a way to make it happen.

I wouldn 't say that reality shows are the pitfalls of someone 's fami ly. For me it's been a very positive experience because our show is a hybrid of a reality sitcom. We show the funny side of what most families have and celebrate our craziness. We decided to show the wad<:; side of ores famiy as opposed to approachng t he show as a docudrama.

Do you like the label trailblazer and rebel?

Sure!

What Is the most Important character trait to have to be successful in life, in your opinion?

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Faith, what9V9l' that is for you. Faith in God. Faith in yourself.

Faith that it will all work out.

How important in your opinion is being glamorous in Hollywood necessary?

I don't know how ~ i mportant" it is if that's not what you're seen as. I think as women, in or out of the business, it's hard to keep up with what you see in tv, movies and magazines.

I think you have to make yourself feel as good as you can feel because it brings you happiness. Not because you're trying to hold yourself to a standard that's not real. I mean nobody's perfect, except maybe Jennifer Lopez. And I can confirm that.

What is your favorite part of photo shoots? And, over the years, what do you think are your best images?

I guess my favorite part of photo shoots is what goes along with it; the hair, the makeup, the styling. The "pretend" of it all. I mean , I don't wake up like this. It takes a team and many hours. It's like playing dress up.

There are a few pictures that I absolutely love. Rrst, there's one that me, my husband, and my daughter did for US W8fiIjy. Then there's a picture of me and Kevin James on the back lot of Sony Studios. Kevin drops his pants without me knowing and then they got me laughing at the moment I realized what he did. It perfectly captures our relationship on the show. And of course this amazing photo shoot with Katarina and Deja, because they make me feel so pretty.

What was your favorite look that your stylist brought you and how did tt make you feel?

I love all the looks that my stylist brings me, but I think that I'm most comfortable in jeans or a sweat suit from PINK. How do you stay young, relevant, and beautiful in Hollywood? What is your secret?

I'm not trying to stay young. ~ far as relevancy goes, I love what I do. I don't attempt to be relevant, I just try to keep my goal in mind, which always has been, to entertain people and make them laugh.

As far as beautifuL .. Botox, two great makeup artists, and Photoshop.

Are you a tomboy at heart or always a gir1ie glr1?

I'm a/lNays a girty girl at heart, but I can see how my BrooI<Jyn attitude can give you a different impression.

What unchartered waters do you want explore in the coming years?

I want 10 =fu..e to do _ I I kMl, whdl" act. I klve prodJdng, Broadway, and most of all I would love to be able to find a way to give back. There are so many great charities out there and I've always tried to do my small part to spread awareness for them, but I feel I have my own in me. And I feel that would be my greatest accomplishment, other than not screwing up my daughter.

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We are honored to have Leah gradng the oover of our Celebrity Issue. She is a thoughtful, funny, strong and ambitious woman.

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and actress is living proof that it can also be the most inspiring place.

Leah embodies the spirit of a powertul, dynamic woman in charge of her life and destiny, somet h ing all of us women desire to achieve.

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HOW TO BECOME A MORE SUCCESSFUL AND DRIVEN PERSON 6 Morning Brain Hacks To Be More Successful WRlnEN BY ERIC SCHIFFER

IT'S TIME TO WAKE UP - THERE ARE ERRANDS TO RUN, WORK THAT NEEDS ATTENDING TO, PERSONAL PROJECTS TO CATCH UP ON. YOU CAN HEAR YOUR ALARM CLOCK FOR THE THIRD TIME AND ALL YOU WANT TO DO IS CURL UP INTO A WARM BALL. AFTER AN HOUR, YOU'RE FINALLY UP. BUT IS THAT REALLYTHE BEST WAY TO START OFF YOUR MORNING?

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he way you kick off your

day explains everything about your lot in life. Are ~ o::rtent ex ere you hungry? The most succesfu l people get their most producti;e work clone " tre early hours of the morning when fN9:YOfVd else still has bad horror movie hair. Warren Zevan said it _ : I'll sleep wI>ln I'm dead (not that you shoukJ sl<ip sleep eitreIj. LM1g" CaJiorria, I'd be gNi1g up on half tre COUlby IT I ddn'j wake up at tre scme time as Ne\f.J Yak. Yru're rnissO"g oppo1LriIies IT 'fOX ir!iOO rressage S, "1'1get bed< to you after lunch, once I wake up.· So how do you become a more Sl.CC9SSU and diven paron? My answer is a/INays the same: be a moming person. Not everyone is tx:m a Il"O'T'i"g p!3'9:fi, bJt 1M3 C31 aI boocrre a rrarTg PEJOCf1. WWl s::rre aTOOJ us req.je a &'MfI: p.S1 out of bed, we are aU capable of jump-starting ourselves towards more productive days.

Here are 6 morning brain hacks you can use to find passion in your day and succeed: 1. Keep an arms length from your alarm . If the snooze button is next to your pillOW, you're likely to swat

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until it stops, ard sar 5 more minutes.

Studies have shown you're not actuaJ~ getting rrore rest with 5 more

morning off is to set your phone or clock across the room whE:lf'e you'll be forced to get your body moving.

Have it play the most annoying alarm ever or music you can't stand, so you move fast.

2. Open the blinds, bask in the morning light. Humans have 8'.dved to operate on a drca:IiM rhythm; to wake up with the sunrise dawn and fall asleep at dusk. We have to go out of our

_to _tnsrtr,1trn. _ we do SO by staying up too late

watching lV, checking email on our ccrnputers, and 'With ~king kittens on Instagrarn on our smart phones.

For a good night's rest, there can't be any distractions. Set your phone across t ~,e room, turn off the lights. shutter the blinds. You want comp lete darkness. When you wake up,

It's time to waKe up minutes of sleep. That requires REM sleep, 'Nhich occurs after 30 minutes of uninterrupted sleep. Something that's not going to happen when your alarm is blaring fNery 5 minutes.

The best thing to do to start your

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you want tre complete opposite.

Open the blinds, turn on the lights, play your favorite get up and go musicl Give yourself a reason to jump out of bedl

3. Pull off the sheets and stretch .

Once it's time to get up, the! time for comfort ends. I know, who doesn't love the feeling of warm duvet on a

cold ""","ng? H"oding under the sheets sends the sign,; to your body that it's still time to rest. However, we're trying to conquer the world! Which means you need to kick off the covers and let that cool morning air bring you back towards consciousness.

As you're lying in bed, utilize a few yoga stretches to help energize your txxIy by promoting blood f\ov.I, INhile calming any stresses you might have taken to bed. Start off with a few poses like happy baby, fish , or cat-cow.

They're simple stretches anyone with 15-20 minutes a day can master. It might help to repeat them before bedtime to alleviate any pent up stress.

4. Take time to freshen up. Start your morning off feeling awake. alert and feeling great with a shower. Use your favorite faciaJ/body scrubs. Something that brightens yo..x skh, srreIIs soottTlg, Md Iee.es yoJ feefng reftested.

The goal here is to rinse &Nay any lethargy holding onto you still and to start your day with a clean palette unobstructed with yesterday's troubles.

5. Prepare your outfits for today, yesterday. Clothes are the first thing others notice about us, so we're particularly attuned to how we present ourselves. We should feel good in what we wear and what it communicates to others.

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Decide on 'Nhat you're going to wear the night before.

II there's a meeting the next day, coordinate acco<ding~, Set your clothes out so you have one less worry. Of course you can make changes to your outfit in the morning, but you 've just taken care of one morning frustration and shaved time off your morning routine.

6. Find a passion that you can't wait to get out of bed for, ~ v.I1at IT was ike bei"1g a kid 00 a Satuday morning. You couldn't wait to jump out of bed and watch Saturday morning cartoons! The exuberance to get up is something dlildren have on most adults. Then again when was the last time you got up for a cartoon?

You need to find that same excitement in projects and goals that you're passionate about - whether it be sketching, crochet, the art of calligraphy, building a website, bIogging, or starting a side business. Rnd that drive that pushes you to leap out of bed before the aam ci:xj{ e.91 ro..n:ts. Wlle yw're at it, tx.ij en I am IS with others who are interested in the same aspirations as 100, OEate a Sl.IJPOI'I nel'.\aI< th3t keeps 100 motivated and won't let you stop even when the days ahead are tough. When you do both of these things, you'll find things start to happen automatically.

By adopting these 6 habits into your life, you'll rewire yc>JSEif 10 be a rrae..-gaged,.....gzed, aU _ _ _ person ready to take on the world all before breakfast.

About Author: Eric Schiffer os .., Elo'1IffipreneU ~ and CEO of two Inc. 500/ 5 ,000 compan"" aU narrOO Busi1essweek's 'Jfop 10 Entrepreneurs in Arnerica.~ He's CEO of DlgitaIMarkettng.com, Chatman of Repl1tatlon Management Consultants , and the author of the be5lsalrg Managenenl & Leactershp Book ' Emotklrlally Charged Leamrg .

• He IS a contributing writer for Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc .• Fast t:::orrpany, and CNBC. Eric's upconlng fashJpn line, FINN features one-of-aklnolles and pOCket squares to an ex~ dklnteie of some of the most men of the 21 st century.

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SAFE ONLNE DATNG Just a few years ago, it might have been considered a bit risque if you were

DATING ONLINE. However, now it seems, that just about everyone who is single has an online profile.

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It is about as common as any other form of social networking such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 'vVhile dating online can be fun and exciting, it is inportant to remember these quick and easy tips that will make

meeting the stranger of your dreams a safe ard rewarding experience.

Keep your personal information safe.

If you are going to date online, make certain to use the contact email given to you by each individual website.

Never post your phone number, address or personal email. Also, is your phone number, address or personal email available through other social networking sites?

If so, I would caution you about this. It is better to only give this information to trusted friends and associates you know personally.

Be wary of posting your specific location.

Certain social networking sites allow you to post exactly where you are at any given time. I would not use this feature. Someone Interested in you on a dating site can Google you. They will find your other social networking sites and can potentially see where you are at a given time. Unless you want a stranger to suddenly pop in to "surprise" you at your local Starbucks or gym, I'd hold off on using this feature.

People are not always who they say they are.

Did anyone see the documentary, Catfish? It is not uncommon for people using dating websites to use

Keep aware of vmat is going on during this first meeting.

Keep your senses keen and be aware of all that is going an arOlnd you. Respect yourself and hopefully you will get this back in return .

photos of others as themselves. This is an unfortunate fact. Also, it is not uncommon for people to post images of themselves from years ago that do not properly reflect who they are today. Because of this, I would

ask for a recent photo.

Whatever their reason for the masquerade, they are

not being honest. Play detective and Google them to see what information you can find online. Remember, you are not meeting them through a trusted friend or relative. He or she is literally a stranger you have conjured from the ether. So, until they prove themselves,

treat them as such.

If someone appears to be too good to be true , be wary .

I always say. listen to your 6th sense. You have it for a reason. Does someone seem too perfect? Maybe they are. If something seems strange, it probably is.

Don't trust too quickly and look for underlying motives.

Are they asking you for money or help? Do they seem to have a lot of problems or seem controlling? Look for ear1y signs of concern and don't turn a blind eye to them.

He's coming on too strong, Is someone you are corresponding with or perhaps have already met trying to control you? Is he texting, emailing or calling too much? Is he telling you what to do with your life? These are huge red flags that you can't ignore. Online stalking and stalking in general are serious, illegal offenses. Don't hesitate to contact the website and report this abuse.

If you decide to meet, meet in public.

You pick the place, not him. Also, don't allow him to pick you up. Take your own transportation. Tell a trusted friend or relative where you are going and who you are meeting. This is very important. Take care of yourself. And if you are uncomfortable, feel free to cut the date short and leave. Yep, literally walk out of the venue. You are under no obligation to this stranger.

If he makes you feel uncomfortable for any reason, leave.

Meet during the day.

Remember, a first meeting w ith a stranger Is just coffee or lunch, that's it. They need to earn more time with you. Never meet very late or in an area you are not familiar with. You control the situation, not him.

And, busy lady that you are, I'd say up front that you don't have much time and are expected somewhere directly afterwards. This way you have an "out" if you need it and also it lets him know someone is expecting you shortly.

And mostly importantly, have funl Just be careful while you're doing it!

Don ' t post overtly sexual photos of yourself.

Who are you trying to attract? For that matter, what type of relationship are you looking for? If the answer is you are looking for a nice guy, then don't post hoochie mama photos. I would assume posting these types of images will get you a lot of inquiries, but how many are truly legitimate and people YOU would be interested in dating? Remember, if you respect yourself, you will get this in return.

Watch the details in your photographs.

Take the time to not ice the small details in your photographs. Is your house address visible? How about your street, cross street and license plate number? Name of the school your children attend?

Make certain your images are not locale specific.

Stay sober during your meeting.

I would like to think that this wouldn't have to be mentioned, but just in case you think it is a good idea to loose control in this type of situation, you are wrong.

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THE NEW SEX BIBLE FOR WOMEN WRITTEN BY MOUSHUMI GHOSE, MFT

As a society we are constantly battling between old-school stereotypes and beliefs about sex and sexuality VS what we know intuitively to be true about sex and our bodies. With all the old wives tales about sex, masturbation, and exposing our skin or body parts as being taboo, it's sometimes very hard to weed through it all to find real honest-to-good sex education amongst the media hype. Even though there is a lot of excellent and straightforward information out there, there is still a lot of cultural shaming when it comes to sex and our bodies. As a sex therapist and advocate for posibve allitudes abcut sexuality, I am always looking for new avenues of information. I love to find new literature for people to read to get inspired to become more sexually liberated and empowered.

Published by Quiver Books, Harwick's The New Sex Bible For Women is the anecdotal step-by-step guide for all women, lNho desire to become more proficient with their bodies, with thei r sexuality, with the ir intimate relationships and with their lives. And wait there is morel The book comes complete with full<XJklr pictures. These are not just diagrams, but actual photographs of women and men in various different SfroJ positions, which make this book come to lifs.

The book itself covers the basics, the A to Z's of sex.

From the basics of women's anatomy, I'm talkJng both internal and external organs, to how to masturbate your g-spot, how to put on a condom, sex over the years

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It was Just my lUCK then to receNe a copy of the bOOK The iew Sex Dible for Women , Dy Amie narwicK. (yes all the decades are discussed), male sexuality and anatomy, sexual poSitions, sex toys, lubrication, BDSM a'ld also safety. TIis book " a great resource and - . . . " for ~;.., basics of sex for warren. My pa'5OIl8J favorite parts of the book are the personal accounts of women's sex lives in different scenarios. I also had a chance to sit down with Arnie Harwick, the author. We met on a sunny and hot July day at Aroma Cafe in Studio City, CaJifomia. Arnie runs a very busy private practice in West HoItyv.Jood, CaJifomia, INhere she specializes in sex therapy, helping indMduals improve their lives. Arnie also specializes in anxiety, depression, and is a Kink Aware ProfessionaL She kindly now takes time out of hef busy day with clients to meet with me to discuss the book.

Me: So, what inspired you to write this book?

Amie: I wrote this book because I felt as though there 's as a lack of general education and knowledge regarding women's own sexuality, anatomy, safety, and what Is considered a normal range of sexual and intimate behavior. Being able to cootrilute to the catalog books that a woman can choose to read in order to learn more about herself is an honor and a privilege to me.

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therapist? And what is special about your practice?

ArTie: I ha:j aJways wanted to wOO< in the field of Psychology. I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a psychotherapist. In high

scroc;, I wouKl cany around books with case studies ranging from

coYrinal profiing to women's sexual health and feminism. At the time,

Me : What are the best/worst parts about the work you do?

Amle: The best part about working as a therapist is the ability that r have to be In a position to act as a catalyst for positive change.

Seeing people work on themselves and improve their functioning and quality of life is a rewarding and Inspirational experience.

I was regarding as having strange interests, but now, I actively work

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and write in this field. I leaned specifically towards the area of sexuality due to the lack of social and cultural conversation about positive sexuality. I don't focus my

pa:tic:e ard ~ 0'1 sex cDXt:b I, but rather sexual acceptance and education . I wanted to create a space that a client can work on reducing shame around their

sexuality am being more accepting of themseMlS am the reIaJionshps that they want .

and well-being.

Me: What was the I>estIwom paIlS about writing the book?

Arnie: Being able to write the book was the best part. It was a life goal of mine to be able to author a book not only in my field of Psychology, but also a text that will assist women in learning about themselves and their sexuality. The worst part about writing this book Is that when you tell people that you are writing a sex book and are a sex therapist, the general consensus is th3t you are also simultaneously engaging in a wild and adventurous sex life.

Me: How does this book relate to the work you do?

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When it comes to your vacation, TIPPING CAN BE CONFUSING- whom do I tip, how much should I tip, and do I have to tip?

Not to worry! Here is the low down on standard tipping, so you can focus 011 more important things - like enjoying YOUR VACATION. Remember, tipping is not mandatory, but please keep in mind your kind gesture goes a long way to those serving you.

So before you head out, remember to have cash readily available for tipping.

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llPPING AT AJRPORTS AJND TRAIN STA1l0NS Arriving at or leaving from the airport or train station, the porter standard rate is $1-$2 per bag; more if your luggage is very heavy.

Typically, a $1 tip for hailing a taxi is appropriate for doormen. However, you may want to tip more for special services, such as carrying your bags.

HOTEL llPPING ETlQUEITE When you arrive at your hotel after a long flight, first things first: Do tip the taxi or limo driver 10 to 15 percent of your total fare. If you take a shuttle van or bus, tip the d _ $2 per person, or IT you drove yourself gwe the valet parking attendant $2-$5, The friend~ ~Iman assistng you with your bags, should receive $1 to $2 per bag. The concierge, who can get you anything from tough dinner reservations to theatre tickets, deserves $5 to $10.

.Add 15 percent of the biD to a roc.m savice charge, unless a gratuity is already added, then no additional tip is necessary. If you requested something delivered to your room such as a rairdryer, iron, extra to.vels, tip $1 p8f item

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receive $4 per person/per day, dining room assistant waiter should receive $2 per person/per day, the dining room maitre'd $3 per person/per day and the dining room manage- $2 per pernon'per day. 1I'e room stewards, bar waiters, bellboys, and deck stewards are always ready to welcome a tip too.

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are correct. Some restaurants in Asia, Europe, and now even in the USA add a service charge and do not expect tips. A 20 percent tip given is for excellent service, 15 percent is given for good service, and 10 percent is given for self-service restaurants- on the pre tax amount of the bill. With extra accommodating waiters you can add an extra $5.00. 1I'e bartende<s themselves, generaI~ receive between 15 and 20 percent when you sit at the bar. If the food or service is unsatisfactory, ask to speak to the manager -don't walk out without tipping, it's not appropriate and lastly for coat checking and restroom attendants, $1 is sufficient.

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Last year, VIVA GLAM MAGAZINE had the pleasure of traveling to

THE IMANTA RESORT IN MEXICO. Imanta is a luxury resort, an undiscovered gem hidden amidst the lush tropical jungles of Punta de Mita.

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cilDtcrd'M3ega:ttd bjffi:J1art:pe:a ~ The lmanta Resort is only 45 minutes from Puerta Vallarta and the drive to Punta de Mila was charming. We enjoyed watching the city's colorful inhabitants selling local goods, the pristine beaches, and the lush vegetation on our short trip. Half an hour later, we drove down an ancient cobble slone street to the entry of Imanta. It reminded us of Jurassic Park with its tall wooden gates that completely hid what was waiting behind. A guard ushered us in ... and we were in paradise.

Imanta is far removed from the hustle and bustle of Puerta Vallarta. It is surrounded by jungle. And it has the secluded look and feel of an island on the mainland.

It is a private lUxury enclave beyond words thai awaits you in a jungle paradise. /J.s you wind up the mountain towards lmanta, you start to see wildlife. In fact. there are humorous stop signs for land crabs, coatamundis, and horses. Flocks of exquisite black and yellow songbirds swooped over our caravan, this only further built our anticipation of what was to come.

Imanta is built on the side of a mountain and the first thing we noticed were views to die for!

VVhen we came to the main lobby, we felt fike Christopher Columbus discovering the New World. The anticipation of expIoI'ing this I1fN.I tropical paradIse was at our fingertips!

Our first thought was, ~Pictures don't do it justice!ft And the second thing that came to mind was, ~How did they build Imanta on a mountainside?" We stood in wondennent and awe at the beauty that was laid before

us.

In actuality, the owner, is a true visionary who started imagining Imanta over 20 years ago. He designed a jungle paradise that fits all of your needs by comfortably bringing the outdoors inside; the line ber.veen indoors and outdoors is seamless at this resort.

He had a true vision of what he wanted. This open space design also incorporates high-end furnishings and creature comforts such as high thread 100% cotton sheets and hand made lUXUry soap for his guests.

Every suite has a view that wilt take your breath away.

It is important to note that lmanta is also environmentally friendly. In fact, all of the wood used to create Imanta was taken from the exact location. And all of the stone was also harvested on site. Local products were also used within the design of this sprawling hillside paradise.

After arriving to Imanta, we were greeted by a warm and welcoming staff bearing refreshing hibiscus juice and cool towels. What a wonderful surprise! We were then escorted to our suites. At Imanta, the suites are not numbered, rather there are 13 suites all with dtfferent names. Mine was the Aramana Suite which is 2500 square feet in size. High vaulted ceilings made each suite open and airy. Each has a private balcony with outdoor bathtub where you can take a midnight bath underneath the stars. Also, some suites have a private swimming poolt The oceanfront suites immediately

tropical paradise.

Casona Jaguar is 10,000 square feet in size and offers two master bedrooms and a third smaller bedroom for children, staff or a nanny. It also has a 65 ft . private infinity pool, state-of-the-art kitchen, stunning IMng room and dining room. The view of lmanta's private beach is stellar from this suite and one feels on top of the world as you can view tmanta's 250 acres all around you.

Imanta is also a spiritual retreat where you can relax and unwind. The world class Imanta spa offers facials, massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, shiatsu, pedicures

There is high end SHOPPING at the Imanta boutique where you can find exquisite pieces from Jewelry designers, purse makers and other local artisans. make you surrender to the soothing presence of the Pacific Ocean. These rooms allow you to appreciate both the jungle and the ocean at the same time because Imanta sits surrounded by the jungle and overlooks the ocean. It is a place where you can appredate the sltx1ni'g Mrrooy of nature .ro an:l1itecttre at the same time.

Perhaps the most impressive suite is the Presidential Suite: Casona Jaguar, or Jaguar House. Everyone from royalty to Hollywood celebrities such as Kanye West, Julio Englesias and Ciara have stayed at Gasona Jaguar.

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and manicures to put you into a relaxed splendor.

There is high end shopping at the Imanta boutique 'Nhere you can find exquisite pieces from jewelry designers, purse makers and other local artisans. Or if you are the more active type, horseback riding, surfing, snorkeling, windsurfing, ATV riding, hiking, yoga, kayaking, gotf and fishing await you.

We were happy to 001ge n one of several pools at lmanta. all were like bathwater, the perfect temperature. Then, we beach combed Imanta's private beach and had our lunch on the beach at the bar.

And speaking of meals at Imanta, ClIMer Deboise and his wife, Emmanuelle Chene, oversees all meals presented at the lUxury resort. Chef Olivier presides over the main courses and appetizers while his wife, Emmanuelle, creates the delectable desserts.

We enjoyed Embodegados eggs in the morning which are fried eggs inside a homemade corn tortilla topped _ MoIcajete sauce ard also served _11lfried beans, asparagus, baby new potatoes, tomatoes and thEjr wor1d.aass chef,

watching television and needecl help with the remote. The front desk sent a staff member down immediately to hEJp, even trough tt was wei past rridnight. Room ser.ice was prompt and there seemed to always be someone around to help. This is a service-oriented resort with most of tre staff speeking both Span~ ard English fluently.

Another wonderful and unexpected addition to the lmanta Resort is the lmanta Tree House. This is lmanta's pNale eocape, located rrly a sta-e's ttroN ~_ tre """"- I'll ITanta shuttle will drive you five minutes further up the rrountain through the jungle canopy to the Tree house.

This Trea house is a three story horne over looking the Pacific Ocean. Its open-air design allows for no walls on the sides of the house facing the sea. Perched high above, it is the perfect way to view a gorgeous Mexican sunset. ~ we \o\I9I'e there, we \VEre charmed by local resident, Pancho, a Coatis, or Mexican tejon. This badger-like creature is a playful member of the raccoon family and Panc:I"K> is a regular at the Tree house. He entertained guests by standing on his hind legs while beggng for crac:kers! In addition to the Coatis, lmanta is full of friendly creatures. We observed large land crabs, comical hermit crabs, lizards,

Oaxaca cheese. Another morning favorite was Motulenos eggs that are fried over a corn tortilla with red tomato sau:::e ard serva:1 wth banana, peas and ham. Chef OIiviBf does not have a menu for Imanta. Rather, he believes it is important to create based on availability of fresh items daily. He said, "We search for the best products, the closest possible, and we try to grve it the best treatment possible. ~ Meaning, he uses only tre tresrest, Iocaif! pudt.ced prodt.cts to create menus on a daily basis.

AftBf all, why have tuna on the menu if it was not fresh that day? lte staff on tre ..me offers i'npoccatje service. They are available 24 hours a day and wae 00 hand to offer acMce on where to go, what to see and do.

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butterflies and a wide array of colorful tropical birds. At

nght, we were """",ded to sleep by tre sounds of nature; tree frogs and birds of paradise gently cooed In the dark providing soothing sounds that lulled us to sleep each night.

The Tree House is ideal for a romantic hideaway, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will never forget.

Imanta sits on 250 acres of jungle, exotic wildlife, mountain views, private beaches and ocean splendor.

And fu t ure plans for Imanta include developing 10 residEntial bts between lmanta Resort and tre T"" House.

ll-iE IMANrA STAFF BEST DESCRIBES ll-iE RESORT AS: The harrna1ious interacticrl of natuaI beauty in magnifi:a1t places with environmentally sensitive architectural design, bringing the individual charm of each site fully to life.

It truly is a slice of heaven where you can relax in awe and splendor where tre jungle meets tre ocean. Wl1ether you want to simply walk on the beach, sit and read a good book, or share valuable time with a loved one, Imanta is able to meet all of your needs.

N3 we left our secluded paradise nestled in a lush jungle environment, we knew we would one day return. And we remembered the phrase: The keys to the kingdom await you at the Imanta Resort!

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Cuisine of Imanta Resort HEAD CHEF OLIVIER DEBOISE is in charge of all meals presented by the Tukipa Restaurant at Imanta. And his wife and partner, Emmanuelle Chene, is in charge of the exquisite desserts.

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is clients are worldly and know food and therefore expect only the best. We asked

him how he utilizes locally harvested food to create haute cuisine in the jungles of Mexico.

1. Chef Olivier, what inspired you to become a chef?

Since I was a small child, I was ooncemed about eating well. Eating good things was important to me. My first contact with a professional kitchen and the chef who inspired me was Jorge Martinez, the owner and chef of Lola Restaurant in San Francisco, CA

2. Are there any other chefs that currently inspire you?

Yes, my mentor Chef Eric Provost, executive chef of

the Royal Barriere in Deauville, Normandy. And Alain Passard and Joel Robuchon for they way they are able to transform a d ish by caring about the ingredients first and the recipe second.

3. Which cultures and countries inspire you and why?

Well , of course my two countries, Mexico and France, as I am from both. They bring balance into my life .

4. What brought you to lmanta Resort in Punta de Mila, Mexico?

It was a combination of two things that brought me to

[manta. Rrst, it is [manta itself. Just put yourself on the deck of the Tukipa Restaurant and watch the landscape and you will see exactly what I am talking about. This and the trust and freedom the owner of Imanta gave

to me in creating my menu.

5. What inspires you about [manta?

It is all about the environment and atmosphere of lmanta.

I would want every visitor of Imanta to experience the sunset. Without any explanations, you need to live it

to know what I am talking about.

6. What is your ultimate vision for the cuisine of Imanta?

Actually, it is pretty simple. We search for the best

products, the closest possible, and we try to give it the best treatment possible.

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7. What is your favorite cocktail and/or wine at Imanta?

My favorite cocktail is Michelada with tomato and clam juice and Icaro from EI Valle de Guadalupe. I have a strong feeling for the country wine of my wife's region, Anjou, Chinon, Coteaux de Lavon, Sancerre.

8. When cooking for an intimate group of friends, what is your favorite "go to" menu?

Barbeque!

9. When you are dining solo, what is your favorite meal to make just for yourself at home?

At home, I prefer a simple homemade pasta or homemade pizza.

10. I know that you do not work off a standard menu. And that you believe in creating meals based on what is locally and readily available for that day only. What is being harvested today at Imanta? And will it become the next menu special?

We make the decision for what is on the menu day by day by giving consideration to each product separately.

Then, at the same time, we start to imagine all the possible combinations to create our meals.

11. Describe a typical day at Imanta?

Sorry, but I never have a typical day at Imanta! (Iol!) That is why I absolutely love this place! The only sure or typical thing is that my day will start at the fish market.

12. What is the future of cuisine in your opinion?

Cuisine is based on community, community and community.

Don't monopolize the knowledge. If you are a cook, let somebody else do the bread, the cheese, the vegetables and the meat. Of course, this means in your local area.

It is the best way to have jobs for everybody and give more opportunity to share with other people.

13. Who was your favorite or notable guest to enjoy your creations at Imanta?

Mr. Julio Iglesias and Ciara are two wonderful human beings.

14. What are your top 5 flavor profiles?

They are acid, iodine, citrus, spicy and floral.

15. What is your favorite breakfast food?

Green chilaquiles and pork carnitas tacos!

16. What does luxury mean to you?

It is simple, lUXUry means experience, excellence ... expectations.

BONUS QUESTION: A goat walks into your kitchen wearing a bowtie. What does he say and why is he in your kitchen?

He is giving me the score of my team and ready to give a hand. I'm a huge supporter of the Guadalajara Chivas Soccer Team (The Chivas Goats). This is also a really important thing in my life aside from food!

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We arrived on a Friday night and were greeted by staff with the resort's own Chardonnay, which was perfectly crisp and refreshing. We immediatety went to The Lakehouse restaurant , wt-.re the chef prepared a f~ vegan tasting menu for me, with

produce from the resort's own greenhoose and a regional Califorria inspired menu for my friend Laura.

We checked into our cedar-shingled suite, one of 50 on the property, v.tich was c;orrpised of I'MO separate structures with a spacious outdoor deck featuring a~. 1l'e master su~e was housed separately, featuring a large soaking tub and an outdoor st'K::Nver. I loved the signature Calistoga Ranch amenities with bay laurel and eucalyptus-scented botanically pure hair care am body products. 1l'e IMeg room had floor to ceiling windows

with a gas fireplace, refrigerator and a second bathroom. The design of the su~e is meant to reflect tre area's natural surroundings with polished woods and hues of copper, olive, sage and gold.

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The next morning, we went to the resort's spa, situated on the banks of the spring¡fed Lake Lomme!, designed to pay tribute to Galistcga, kroM1 fcf healing mineral watE!fS. The spa features a natural mineral pool, outdoor relaxation lounge, whirlpool and steam room. We both enjoyed the 9O¡minute PacifIC Ultimate Ant-Aging FadaI, comprised of marine antioxidants , peptides and essential fatty acids from the Pacific Rim and PacifIC Ocean. The facial ended with a sculpting facial massage, which resulted in a visible lift. We were glowing just in time for wine tasting!

Calistoga Ranch is located near top wineries, including Duckhom, Twomey, Frank Family Vneyards, Silver Oak and Schrmlsberg. I was mpressed wiIh aI of the wineries, especially Schramsberg, which dates back to the late 1800's as a leading vintner for sparkling wines, and has been popular with the White House over the years.

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we enjoyed walking around the scenic vineyards. Laura loved the Pilot Nair from Silver Oak and the winemaker was very knowledgeable and welcoming. I would hghly recommend staying at Calistoga Ranch when wine tasting, for the ultimate romantic getaway experience, or in my case, a fun weekend w~h a good friend.

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Located 12 miles northeast of the bustling town of Punta del Este, JOSE IGNACIO has become Uruguay's most coveted holiday destination over the last five years . The prime time to visit is from Christmas through January, when there are festive parties, international polo matches and visitors from all over the world.

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Located on a dirt road on a residential street, the modern glass and wood fa<;:ade resembles the homes in the area. Posada Arenas features 12 guestrooms with concrete floors , Wi-Fi, two terraces and a range of hammocks facing the pool. On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the owners and staff presented us with complimentary champagne to toast and celebrate before we headed out for the night. Posada .Arenas is located on the same gravel road as the top dinner restaurants Marismo and Namm.

At Marismo, guests dine in the sand under beautiful lighted trees with a bonfire in the center of the restaurant. indulging in roasted vegetables, grilled fish. braised lamb and top Argentine wines (Auta 10, kilometer 185; 598-486-2273). Namm serves sushi

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The best restaurant for lunch in Jose Ignacio is La Huella, and resavatbns are definitely recommended during the festive season. The prime time for lunch in Uruguay is 3 pm and the average time for dinner is 10:30 pm.

La Huella is located right on the sand at the edge of the little town of Jose g-ooo, near the best fashkln boutique Takkai. The most rx>PU1ar menu items are fresh sushi, salads, whole fish, calamari, heirloom tomatoes, and the restaurant is famous for its house made sangria. Models, families, ard surfers all corre legem _ at La Huella. 'IIrfich can ac.:ccmTCdate CELEI\I\ITY ISSU E 2015

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The best party of the season was held by Lacoste at La Huella, with fireworks and a OJ lasting until 5 am.

One tip is to Immediately make friends with the locals to find out about parties around town. That is how we were invited to the Lacoste party, as well as the Veuve Clquot Poio Match with the Argentine Polo Team pla0ng including the famous Nacho Figueras.

Jose Ignacio features large stretches of beaches and my favorite morning ritual was walking along the coast to the lighthouse. which dates back to 1877, when it was erected on a rocky peninsula, which eventually became Jose Ignacio. I also recommend climbing to the lOP of the lighthouse to see spectacular views of the area.

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Over the last holiday season, I was fortunate to stay at Casa Suaya, owned by Adolfo and Stacy Suaya, featuring 16 slone-wall suites and three thatched roof bungalows, along with Sal y Pimienta restaurant overlooking the pool. Breakfast is included 00\1 with a raoge of pastries, fruit salad, eggs and prosciutto. We enjoyed a very memorable Christmas dinner with Adolfo and Stacy the first year we visited the area (................ casasuaya.com). Room rates In low season start at $200 but start at $800 per night in the high season.

Our room was 538 square feet and had a lovely outdoor terrace on the second fOO. with vie'.vs of the ocean.

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The rotel's sister property, Estancia Vi< tMNw.estr<:iM<.ccm), is kx:ated in the rural countryside of Jose Ignacio. Situated on 4,ClCX) acres, the ranch is a traditional Spanish colonial structure featuring adobe watts and red tin roofs, designed

by Uruguayan architect Marcelo Oaglio, as wett as a full polo field, where the Veuve Cticquot polo match was held in 20 11 . The actuat ranch building is 5O,CXX) square-feet with gardens, courtyards, reflecting pxj, st8E#o.Jse restam"lt <rd sUI"" 1re """'" _ <rd Vk <aside part of the year with their children in Uruguay and are such an inspiring couple. Estancia Vik features 12 suites ard ro:m rates in Io'w season start at $550 and in high season start at $1, tOO.

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One important note is to bring cash in advance of landing at Punta del Este airport, as there are only a few ATM's in La Barra, none in Jose Ignacio, and many restaurants do not accept credit cards.

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There are no direct flights to Jose Ignacio. Visitors must either fly first to Buenos Aires, then switch

to the focal airport for a connecting flight to Punta del Este, or fly directly to Montevideo, Uruguay, rent a car and drrve 100 miles, which takes approximately two and a half hours to Jose Ignacio.

Driving from Punta del Este to Jose Ignacio takes approximately 45 minutes.

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The Vines of Mendoza resort Is surrounded by vineyards and the spectacular Andes white capped mountains. When we arrived at Mendoza Airport, we were whisked ;may to tre Vms of ~ tastirg room, which is located in the heart of the city of Mendoza, featuring 100 producers. The Torrontes and Malbec varietals were excellent.

Michael Evans and Pablo Gimenez Riili own both the tasting room and Vines of Mendoza resort.

Francis Mailman is the city's most famous chef. and we dined at his flagsh i p restaurant 1884 (l884restaurante.oom.a0. utiliZing an array of grills such as the parilla. barbeque grill. or a plancha. a castiron grill. They are famous for grilled rreals but I was especiaJ~ impressed by tre quaJly of tre griUed 1IIlgOIabIes.

The p'rivate dining room was very specia!. and is ideal fer large groups but the patio looked very inviting under the stars.

The Vines of Mendoza is nestled at the base of the Andes mountains SUITOlJ1ded by vineyards with 22 vgy spacious one and two bedroom villas . ootdoor st-owers ..-d soaki1g tubs, flat-screen televiSions, indoor fireplaces, private patio with plUSh furnishings, outdoor fire pits and complimentary wi-fi. We arrived to the hotel at 3 am and found the entire staff ready to greet us and whisk us away to our villasl Francis Mailman also has a restaurant at The Vines of Mendoza, Siete Fuegos, where we had a very memorable dinner.

We _ed New Year's Eve at tte Vines of Mendoza, with spectacular fire'Works and a DJ. Everyone was dressed in white, which is a South American tradttion.

I would definitely racommend having tre Vnes of ~ arrange a vvine tasting excursion with lunch at a rustic winery. That was a highlight of tte trip, along with tte horseback riding to tte Asado (bartleque) n tte

mountains with traditional Argentine dancers. ~ yoo stop " a.ros Ai"", r.-st, I hQiy recommend dining at Elena, the nf!!oN restaurant at Four Seasons Buenos Aires. We etioYOO an increcI:>Ie dnner in the private dining room with an array of traditional Argentine menu items. The restaurant has a very

contemporary decor, and opened fotlc>Mng tte I"oteis recent rencJ'o/ation.

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Hector nd the Search fo r Bappines" In the film Hector and the Search for Happiness (September 19, 2014 US release date), Simon Pegg plays a psychiatrist who searches the globe to find the

secret of happiness. Early on, Hector is challenged by one of his patients. Anjali, a clairvoyant who has lost her ability to see into the future. She tells I lector she

feels like a fraud gMng readings to her clients. As Anjali catd1es Hector doodling during their session, she argues that Hector is also a fraud just going through the motions of being a psydlatrist without actuaJ~ haping his patients.

Hector reacts to Anjali's candid evaluation by telling her to get out of his office. Of course, when people don't like _ t you are sa0n9, they don't Uke you. But, deep down, Hector kfloo.Ns Arljali is right. Hector's daity life is repetitive and mundane. consistently choreographed around

perfection and the exact timing of every detail. It's boring.

It's predictable. Hector knows his life needs a drastic change so he makes a decision to do something quite different from anything he has done before - he sets out on a global journey to find the secret of happiness.

Hector uncovers these secrets as each leg of his harrowing, heart-felt and reminiscent expedition unfolds.

Hector ard the Search for Happiness is a truly extraordinary film that consis:ently finds its way back to what is real

am true as Ire aJd"""" has tre opportunity to experience moments that evoke the love and compassion residing deep within all of us. Chance connections with various people and situations provide Hector with a more meaningful perspective on life than he has ever had.

Throughout Hector's escapades, we see time and again that it is the pursuit of life that makes us happy, not the pursuit of happiness.

Look around and you will see that we relentlessly pursue happiness without ever truly finding it. Of course , we do have the occasional happy moment here and there but, even when we attain these moments, they are short-lived at best. Disappointed, unfulfilled and still unhappy, we set off again in pursuit of happiness once more. It is a vicous cycle.

OUR MOST POPULAR PURSUITS INCLUDE: - Someone to love - Recognition - Rewarding work - Money - Stuff We have, in fact, been trained to acquire things as a way to be happy. Let's take a closer look at a few of those items on the list. In our pursuit for love, we spend many waking moments searching for, hoping for and acquiring someone who will love us. And often times we do, but in our current state of mind, that love comes w ith conditions and conditions turn a happy love into an unhappy 0'"18. &:01, we are forced into pursuing someone else to love us.

The pursuit of money and stuff, or material things, rarely pays us back for the time and effort we put into attaining them. We are happy for the moment, but the moment passes and unhappiness returns. It's as if we are grabbing at straws, trying this or that, just hoping we will hit the jackpot and find happiness, yet it eludes us.

The mental, emotional, physical and financial energy we spend pursuing happiness is misguided. The formula for happiness we have been taught is clearly incorrect.

It doesn't work for us. The phrase itself. the pursuit of happiness, is an oxymoron. Happiness cannot be pursued because happiness isn't something you attain happiness is a state of being. And you can't buy that.

As a state of being, we need to look within to find happiness. It is there. It is as easy as shifting your perspective to what really makes your heart sing. When I ask people what makes them the happiest, people say family time, playing with my dog/cat, being with their children or grandchildren or spending time on a beloved hobby. What I don 't hear people saying is "desperately searching for love makes me happy ~ or "I'm happiest when I'm counting all of the shoes I have in my closet " . We can see that what we have been taught about happiness doesn't match how we truly feel in our heart. Instead, it's diving into life, doing the things we love that is the rea! formula for happiness. It is the pursuit of life that brings happiness.

If there is a difficult part in alJ of this, it may be letting go of the old training that tells us to pursue and acquire things to make us happy. That means we have to break free from the crowd. Uke Hector, we have to do something different - maybe something considerably different than what we have done In the past and perhaps something radically different than what everyone else is doing. But, that's okay. It's time. We know this in our hearts. Now we have to match that with our thoughts.

'l'heAsslimpLion of Unhappiness The pursuit of happiness is fatally flawed because it automatically assumes we are unhappy to begin with.

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klose screw is in our training as we are concmioned more for having than we are for simply being. Bu\ ~s d:Jvious

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having doesn't make us happy and neither does pursuing.

Unhappiness comes from the mind, not from the heart.

Yes, the heart can break or be sad from loss of a loved one perhaps, but this is not where the majority of our unhappiness comes from. Eckhart Tolle explains it beautifully when he says all unhappiness arises from some form of no. This means we have thoughts in our mind that tell us something about life, some idea we have about how we should or shouldn't be and how life is supposed to look to us. When life doesn't follow our pre-set guidelines, we are unhappy.

Now, shift your focus from what your mind tells you about happiness to your heart's idea of happiness.

In the heart, happiness comes from the expression and the expansion of love. Love includes kindness, understanding and compassion. The heart thrives on

peace and connecting with others. There is no unhappiness here. What we end up getting with love is, well, more love. The more we give, the more we get. We all want that and when we are focused on the heart, it happens automatically. There's a bonus, too. With love comes healing.

Healing is not just getting over a cold. It is creating an absence of the symptoms of illness and includes being balanced emotionally, being adaptable, being physically fit and being nutritionally balanced. You may have noticed that healing is more about being than doing. And healing means we enjoy our connections and interactions with others, at least most of the time. Healing applies to everything about you and around you. All of this is in response to shifting our focus to love, a shift to living rather than pursuing. This is the shift that brings happiness to us.

5 Ways to Pursue Life through Love True happiness comes from living. Living comes from being. Being comes from loving. Pursue what you love and this will give you life rather than take it from you.

Pursue life and happiness automatically accompanies it.

There are many ways to pursue life - or simply to expand and express love in your life. You can make a list of the things you love to do. Then, pick any of them and make sure to allow time for what you love every day, even if it is just 15 minutes a day. This changes the energy of your day and your perspective. You can also look at the by-products of love - kindness, compassion, connection, understanding, peace and, of course, happiness - and allow time for one or all of these each day in your life.

Below are some ideas on how to incorporate love into your day through being rather than doing.

1. Be Kind Kindness is about caring. We are being kind when we care about and care for others. This can be a kind word of encouragement to a family member or co - worker, an offering of assistance to an elderly or ill neighbor or something as simple as saying "Please" and "Thank you" more often than we do now. But, we can also apply kindness to ourselves. We can give ourselves a break, not judging ourselves so harshly and speak gently and lovingly on a regular basis. It takes practice to break free from the mold, but we can do it.

2. Be Compassionate There are so many opportunities to be compassionate each day - not only to others, but to you, too. When we look at someone, see them not as you are, see them as they are. Know that everyone you encounter each day struggles through life in many areas just like you. The largest of those areas is a mind that condemns that person for not being good enough in some way. We all have that in common so lets show each other compassion.

A life lived through a mind that tells says you are not good enough is hellish indeed. Compassion brings sunshine to an otherwise cloudy day.

3. Connect Connecting with others is highly beneficial to humans.

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Not only is it natural for us to be social with others, it is healthy for us. Hugs are pure health as science shows that the human touch stimulates receptors under the skin, allows the heart to slow to a healthier pace, allows food in the gastrointestinal tract to absorb more efficiently and releases serotonin into the bloodstream. Serotonin is important for the brain and the digestive system. Make contact with people as much as you can and offer hugs twice as much as you do now.

4. Be Understanding Understanding others is a key to understanding ourselves.

When we understand ourselves we are able to make much needed changes that provide us the opportunity to be free from old, limiting beliefs about ourselves and the world. These changes are more aligned with the heart and with love which, of course, brings healing. Instead of reacting to something someone says, look for ways to understand what was said, even if you don't agree with it. This will bring healing to all parties involved.

5. Peace Finding peace within you can be a challenge with our busy lives of pursuing and having. This is mainly because we haven't been taught how to be peaceful, but also because being peaceful isn't what most people are doing. But, peace connects us to our on - board health system. It also clears the mind and allows us to see what is real - love. To help you experience this, visualize yourself sitting in the eye of a hurricane. The walls are dark and the wind is blowing with a vengeance. You can see lightning flashes and hear thunder booming all around you. But, there you sit in the center where it is sunny, calm and, above all, peaceful. In this place where it is raining all around you, the sun still shines brightly on your face. This is the space where rainbows are created.

Today, make a pact to yourself that you will spend less time acquiring things and more time experiencing life. It may take a drastic life change for you, like it did for Hector but this is most likely what is needed. In the end, you will know what it means to live through the power of love.

This is the pursuit of life where happiness awaits.

WRITTEN BY BO L. ARNOLD

T he Need foJ' Healing "We need four hugs a day for SUlVJVaI, eight hugs a day for maintenance and twelve hugs a day for growth", That's according to Virginia Satir, an author and a social worker who was best known for her approach to family therapy and her work with family reconstruction, What is so great about hugs? Hugs are reassuring. loving, supportive, conneclng and healthy. lhatS righl - healthy.

Science tells us that a good, solid heart-la-heart hug benefits us in many ways. For a start. hugs strengthen our immune system, release pain in the I:x:ldy and make us happy, We all need thaI. If we look at the way we are IMng tocfay, everyone needs reassurance, assistance with stress reduction and relief from the physical, mental and emotional abuse our minds put us through with alilhose thoughts of inadequacy. The need for heaflng

ways - one of those is by giving and receiving as many hugs as we can each day.

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Hugs are an extremely positive fonn of communication between us. They express the values of love, gratitude and forgiveness. Not only are these values healing, they give us scrnething we need to survive - physical contact.

But, hugs also connect us. They bring us together and oond us. Hugs let us know we are special and valued.

Most of ali, hugs make us feel loved.

In the world of hugs, women tend to hug more readily than men and women hug each other more than men hug each other. Some people hug everyone they can and others feel uncomfortable and stiff vvhen approached with a hug. Family training and cultural differences. or is clear. aJSIoms, have a kll 10 do IMth -..ro hugs Heart disease is the number one most and who doesn't. For instance, the We can improve preventable illness in the United States Japanese prefer bowing to hugging. In today. When we understand that our Brazil, hugs are given freely as many our quality of thoughts release chemicals that tend people hug automatically when first to find their way to specific organs in meeting someone. ,by belf1g open our body, we can connect the dots VVhat becomes important and noticeable between any ha rd~heartedness we in atl of this Is the correlation between to gettlf1glf1 contact have and our heart problems. Wha t human contacl and health and happmess. does it mean to be hard-hearted? It's Science has shown thai the rmre crotact wd h each nn B more v.ren we OCt< ",.,-pathetic U1derstanctng we have, the healthier we are. Areas of the IMl'd thai beref. _ !tis rra;t ID..de for ourselves and others. Why are we regular basIs ~a-d IoctO"g n lIli3stn:i'g?

South AIrerica and the Middle East v.tere each day and We have been trained to see life as if physical contact with othefs is made on there is always sornethng missing. This a regular baSiS, which is different than are a great here In America.

Is lack. With lack comes fear. Fear can be equa ted with non-loving beliefs, There Is also a correlation between way to do that. though ts an d actions - I!ke being aggression and violence In cultures that don't make contact with each other ~a-drolbei1g~ regularly. Dr. Jennifer Schlegel, assistant professor of When we are fearful, we are less than compassionate anthropology at Kutztown University, sald some ClJltures, and not loving with ourselves and others. This is where such as Mediterranean. Middle Eastern, Indian and South judgment, anger, hatred, non-acceptance, guilt, blame and Central An1&can. are considered hgh-looch OJI!ures, and resentment come from. VVhen we spend a ma;ortty while American, northern European, Japanese and of our time focused on such thoughts, we become Australian cultures are considered low touch cultures. hard-hearted. Instead of connecting with others through In low touch cultures, there is more aggressioll and the extension of compassion, acceptance and love, violence. It's not that Ameficans don't hug, we just don't we often judge them for being who they are - whether hug with the frequency that South Americans do, for that Is how they are dressed, what they do or clon't do example. or who they love. We do the same to ourselves. All of There are differences in cultures, but there are also this creates a disconnection from love - and from our differences in the types of hugs. You don't have to be heart. These affairs of the heart are what contribute to psychic to feel the energy of hugs. There are romantic so much heart disease today. hugs, parent/child hugs, best friend hugs, condolence We don' t have to continue our patterns of fear and hugs, celebfation hugs and rnQ(8. No matter what kind disconnection trom others. We can heal our lives. We of hug you are getting, you can be certain the benefits don't have to be part of the statistics of heart disease. are far reaching. The fact is hugs are healing. But, hugs We don'! have to repeat patterns of thought that are attached to old training, especially when they don'l go much deeper than Just physical contact. serve us. and being disconnected from others does Hugging each other and coming in contact with each not serve us. So. how do we change this and heal? other on a more regular basis are ways we can connect With love which can be experienced in a m~lriad of and communicate with each other. These connections

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relieve loneliness, sadness and depression. With hugs, we are engaged In giving and receiving which creates an energetic balance within that ignites heaJing . Hugs help us relate to others better, break down mental barriers we set up about them and release chemicals In the body that heal us. These connections are crucial to our health and happiness.

Gel Hea llhy lit Happy We can Improve our quality of life by being open to getting in contact with each on a more regular basis each day and hugs are a great way to do that. T~le benefits of hugs are evident as science shows us they heal illness, stress, anxiety, loneliness and depression. This is because hugs release chemicals In the body, such as serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin. which are healing and make us feel good. Hugs also: 1 . Reduce the risk of heart disease because high blood pressure is one of the main risk factors in heart disease.

Studies show that hugs lower blood pressure , which for people with weak hearts or high blood pressure can be one of the greatest benefits of hugs.

2. Makes you feel calmer, relieving stress. Hugs help us connect with our parasympathetic nervous system which is our relaxation system. Relaxation calms ttle nervous system, which automatically allows healing to occur.

3. Strengthen your immune system since hugs set up an emotional charge that stimulates the thymus gland . The It1ymus gWd regootes and baIarces the body's production of white blood cells, helping you stay healttlY, thereby reducing the chance of disease taking hold.

The benefits of hugs don't stop there . According to Dolores Krieger, R.N. , Ph.D., professor of nursing at New York. University and expert in the field of touch therapy, when one person hugs or touches another, it stimulates the level of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to tissues.

Tissues that receive oxygen are infused with fresh energy that is used to rejuvenate the body. And there is other research in the field of hugging that has shown hugs reduce the chance of senility in people over the age of seventy, increases problem solving ability and improves overall physical well-being. Some studies have even shoMl trnt tLggtlg re<iJces SO'r<l s,mptars of AIzhJirrer's.

Let's do ourselves a favor and let go of preconceived notions we have created in our minds that keep us from getting close to others. Let's dedicate more of our time to connecting with each other through hugs. Take down the walls that keep you from approaching people with open arms ~hat doesn 't mean ignore your intuition about your personal safety). Let go of old feuds with family members, especially during this time of year. Reconnect with as many people as you can thmugh a saUd, generous hug that provides healing for both.

Don't limit your hugs just to other people. Hug pets and trees as much as you can . It has long been known that pets are great for healing through touching and hugging.

We can do the same for each other and we can even hug ourselves. When we share love through hugs we connect with love. All connections with love provide us with balance. Balance heals and love is the most powerful force in the universe - sounds like a great combination .

So go out there and hug as much as you can each day.

Let's connect with each other and heal.

BO L ARNOLD As a pmc:titioner of energy healing, a Reiki tv1aster, an animal communicatcr, a bodybuilder and a safety risk manager, I have promoted personal safety, high-quality nutrition and superior health for more than 25 years.

My worn has been published in many magazines and newsletters since 1994 and I have spoken at many seminars and workshops during that t ime. My dedication to others has been centered on personal empowennent, education about healthy foods and support for excellent health for each person with whom I have come in contact. Through personal experience and challenges, I understand what it takes to get off the hamster wheel of life and reconnect to our truth - the center of our true power, true peace, exceptional health and more love than we ever dreamed possible. We are all connected and we all need healing .

Love is the key to that healing.

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