1. Technology Drives Wellness Trends

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Get ready to wear your Apple Watch a lot this year! Technological devices like it are increasingly popular and are great for monitoring and tracking performance in physical activities, sleep, calories burned, stress levels and much more. Through the watch it is even possible to control health issues such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, monitoring activity levels, heart rate and blood pressure.

2. Sports-specific yoga for everyone

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The practice of yoga is becoming increasingly popular, and now instructors are developing new exercise and meditation practices specifically for those who play different types of sports, such as golf, running, and even dance. Whatever your sport, there is a yoga class to help stretch out overworked muscles and balance body and mind.

3. Breathing – a tool anyone can use at any time

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Have you ever paid attention to how you breathe? Few people are aware of and take advantage of the power of their breath. The use of ancient breathing techniques like pranayama – can increase energy, reduce pain, increase creativity, improve focus, improve work performance, balance the nervous system, strengthen the immune system, boost morale and even reduce stress.

Ujjayi breathing on the other hand – an audible breath that is inhaled and exhaled through the nose – is a mood booster that reduces stress and increases concentration and focus.

5. Plant-based meals on the daily menu

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Vegetarian and vegan food are increasingly invading people’s plates, with tastier, healthier foods that bring benefits to themselves and the environment. Many are even opting for the “Plant 5-2 Diet” – five days a week of only plant foods and two days of meals with animal products. The result? This type of eating includes weight loss and lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.

So what wellness trends will you adopt for your 2023?

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Thus, the sexual wellness movement emerged, a wellness trend that promises to revolutionize. This movement is focused on female pleasure – free of taboos – with products and services that impact female sexual well-being, thinking about women’s health and other aspects of their lives.

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“The goal is to normalize conversations, especially when they involve health, so we can understand our bodies and relationships.”

“The goal is to normalize conversations, especially when they involve health, so we can understand our bodies and relationships.” – according to Lilit, a brand created by women who seek to revolutionize female intimacy. 

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If for many years talking about sex and female pleasure was secretive (and even uncomfortable), the trend now is to invest in self-esteem and sexual well-being, knowing that this has a direct impact on physical and mental health, and even on relationships with yourself and others.

What did you think of this movement?

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To be effective at killing germs, it’s recommended to use a quarter-size dollop of hand sanitizer—which means you can cover your entire hand and all of your fingers. Unfortunately, the alcohol ratio in an effective hand sanitizer makes it quite drying and gives off a strong scent (the CDC recommends an ethanol alcohol formula to be greater than 60% to kill germs). But some hand sanitizer brands have added essential oils to help neutralize the smell and create a more pleasant experience (so you don’t walk around smelling like Purell). They may also contain soothing ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin E to help counteract the harsh alcohol and keep your hands a bit more moisturized.

Shop Hand Sanitizers:

Tony Moly

Aloe Chok Chok Hand Sanitizer – $3.00

Touchland

Lavender Power Mist Hand Sanitizer – $12.00

NCLA

Hands Clean Hand Sanitizer – $8.00

The Cleaner Soul

Rejuvenating Hand Sanitizing Serum – $12.00

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So if you’re searching for a hand sanitizer that you won’t hate using, make sure to check the label for ingredients like essential oils, aloe vera, vitamin E, and marula oil. This will indicate a more pleasant-smelling formula that’s less drying. However, alcohol content will still be high so be sure to follow up with a good hand lotion to keep your skin from feeling too dehydrated. And whenever possible, opt for washing your hands with soap and hot water over hand sanitizer—it should be used only when real hand washing isn’t an option.

Shop Hand Sanitizers:

Nudestix

Anti-Bacterial Hand Sanitizer Gel – $7.00

Sol de Janeiro

Brazilian Touch Hand Sanitizer Spray – $10.00

What’s your favorite hand sanitizer? Let us know in the comments below!

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One of the things that can help put you in the mood to commit to an at-home workout is changing into a good athletic outfit. Trust me, leggings are much more motivating than sweat pants. Just slip into your favorite sports bra, leggings, and sneakers and you’ll instantly feel one step closer to getting your sweat on. There are a few brands that you can always count on to make activewear that’s not only comfortable and moves with you, but also makes you feel cute while doing it. From chic matching sets to cropped sweatshirts to bike shorts, these brands make activewear that will make you actually want to work out.

Full Look: Year of Ours | Shoes: Nike

Photo: Kelsey Merritt

Full Look: Alo

Alo is the chic activewear brand you’ve probably already seen all over Instagram and if you haven’t tried it yet, it’s worth the hype. The Airlift Leggings are one of their best-sellers for a reason—they lift your booty and make your legs look ultra-long, while also being comfortable enough for any kind of workout.

Nike is as classic as it gets but is still one of the best brands you could choose in terms of performance activewear. Their leggings move with you whether it’s a HIIT workout or meditative yoga, and their sneakers are the top choice of runners everywhere.

Year of Ours offers quality staples with a fashion twist—like lace-up sports bras and color-blocked leggings. They also have the most flattering bike shorts with a V-shaped waistline that feels far from basic.

Free People’s FP Movement line is full of colorful activewear options that are both functional and comfortable—you’ll definitely find yourself lounging around in these well after your workout is finished. Their Prajna Shorts are perfect as we move into the warmer months (and come in 19 color ways!) and the sports bra selection is massive.

We Over Me combines luxuriously soft fabrics with pastel color-blocking to create workout sets you’re going to want to wear on repeat. Their signature Exhale Leggings combines three colors to make the prettiest pair of leggings in the most breathable fabric.

Full Look: Nike

Photo: Hannah Bronfman

Leggings: Lanston

Photo: Amanda Li-Paige

Top: Free People | Shorts: Free People | Socks: Adidas

Just because we can’t go to the gym doesn’t mean we can’t get a full workout at home. There are many exercises that we can do that are just as effective as doing them at the gym. Camila and @trainwithdanny have been doing weekly workout Lives on IG that can help us keep in shape while quarantined.  Below is a super abs workout that will help burn all the snacks we’ve been munching on, haha!

What’s your favorite activewear brand?

Let us know in the comments below!

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You all know Icaro and I really want to have babies in a couple of years right? We thought it would be a great idea to learn more about each other’s health and genetic traits. I remember in school we had to do a family tree and put together an ancestor report, but I always struggled with it because my parents had little to no information about where our families were really from. Moreover, people often ask Icaro if he’s Middle Eastern, so we were really excited to learn about his family’s origins.

Once we received our reports, we were really surprised! My mom was partially right about our ancestor coming from Italy, my DNA is made up of 71.3% European with the largest percentage being Southern European,  Iberian, Italian and Sardinian. Icaro’s DNA is 80.8% European where Iberian, Italian, and broadly Southern European are at the top of his ancestry the list. What I found super interesting too is that based on my genetics, I am more likely to drink slightly more caffeine than average. Check out our results below:

If you are interested in learning more about how your DNA reveals insights into your ancestry, traits, and how it may play a role in your health, click here!

Brought to you by 23andMe.

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What I like to workout the most is legs, buttocks and abdomen, and for that, I bought a few dumbbells (for squatting – legs), sand bags (for gluteus maximus) and a ball for abdominal muscles! Simple!

These two weeks that I have been home, I worked out at the gym and also here at home outside since it has been so nice out!

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My super cute look was with pieces from my collection with Alto Giro. Pink and yellow shorts (one of my favorite pieces) and a plain sleeveless top. LOVE IT!

A few of the exercises I like to do at home is as follows below:

Did you like the tips?!

Whether it is at home or at the gym, lets get out buts off the couch and workout! haha

XoXo

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My fitness look from yesterday was a black sleeveless top, with openings on the sides, and a fun and colorful legging with a 3D print effect. The complete look is from my collection for Alto Giro (So exciting!). Check it out!

Top and legging: Alto Giro by Camila Coelho / Sneakers: Nike Free 3.0 / Sunglasses: Ray Ban “ClubMaster”

What did you think?!

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Taking Care of the mind, the health and the body are essential rules that I practice in my life, I love me some exercise and eat well whenever I can. This combination not only makes me feel good physically, but also “internally”, I like everything working well with my body.  As I know that many of you, like me, live in the rush of day to day and are not always able to do everything that was planned, it is always good to give tips when it comes to staying healthy, right?!

In my case, the lack of routine gets in the way of the functionallity of my body. It is not only the good form that is impaired, the skin, the hair and the humor, also suffer. For this reason, I am eating these Livina fibers gummies, are you familiar?

They have soluble fibers, which are difficult to be found in food and help the intestine to function better. I chew two gummies per day (which are 70% of the necessity of soluble fibers of our body) and I am already feeling a big difference, it even helps me to satisfy the hunger and control the desire to eat sweets, which is great! (Haha) it comes in two flavors: tangerine and plum.

I am trying them out and loving it because in addition to being super tasty, they do not need to be dissolved in water or be kept in the refrigerator. The gummies are packed in single packaging and can be consumed at anytime, so I always leave some in my purse and take them with me anywhere.

What did you think, ladies?!

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Today I want to share with you some important information about Chia and Goji berry.

The goji berry is considered a super food (name given to foods that has an incredible variety of health benefits, which go far beyond their nutritional value).  These foods usually contain a combination of essential fatty acids, antioxidants and essential amino acids.

The goji berry has a great quantity of antioxidant nutrients. For this reason, it is considered a super nutritional fruit. It contains 18 amino acids, high concentrations of vitamin A (beta-carotene), B1, B2, B6 and vitamin E. It is the fruit with the highest amount of vitamin C (has much more than the orange, for example), rich in iron, polysaccharides and phytochemicals.

BENEFITS OF GOJI BERRY

• Rich in arginine and glutamine, which assist in the release of growth hormone (interesting for anyone who wants to gain lean mass);
• Powerful stimulant, helps to increase the level of energy and ability to concentrate;
• By it’s stimulating action, can also help in the reduction of fatigue and stress;
• Its antioxidant action promises benefits in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes;
• Rich in phytochemicals (carotenoide, zeaxanthin, lutein and anthocyanins) that act as anti cancer agents. The carotenoids are substances that prevent aging of the skin. The zeaxanthin and lutein are substances which act on eye protection;
• By containing tryptophan, a precursor of serotonin, its consumption is associated with good-humor, joy and satisfaction;
• Helps to balance the levels of cholesterol, due to the presence of beta-sisterol, which has anti-inflammatory action.

For those who are looking to include this fruit in your diet, the ideal is to include it in the morning or before you go to the gym. You can mix it with other fruits, or add in your yogurt, cereal, salad, shakes or juices.

BENEFITS OF CHIA

Chia is rich in ômegas 3 and 6: that help to increase the good cholesterol (HDL), reduce the “bad” cholesterol (LDL), acting, as well, in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. It is anti-inflammatory, preventing degenerative diseases and assists in regulating the immune system. For being so rich in fibers, it reduces the absorption of cholesterol, promotes glucose control, assists in satiety and also increases the volume of fecal bulk, regulating the functioning of the intestine, in addition to preventing the colorectal cancer. The Chia is also rich in proteins and minerals that are essential to the proper functioning of the body.

Chia, as any food rich in fiber, when hydrated, have the capacity to form gel in the stomach, helping maintain satiety, and consequently, aiding inweight loss diets.

You can add one to two tablespoons of chia in salads, juices, yogurt, soups, shakes, preparation of breads, biscuits, cakes, mousse, pudding or directly on your plate of food.

I really hope you liked the information and add chia and goji berry to your diet!

XoXo and have a great workout! [love]

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