Lacey Bourassa

Tennis is a racket sport that requires strength and endurance and is associated with many health benefits. Since tennis players move quickly across the court with minimal rest while exerting physical force, dynamic stretches are a must to warm up before a match. Tennis challenges all of the major muscle groups, so a full body stretch is in order.
Dynamic vs. Static Stretching
Stretching is recommended before playing any sports, including tennis. If you play tennis without properly stretching ...

The hip flexors are a group of muscles that help you move your lower body. You have hip flexors on either side of your body. They include the rectus femoris, iliacus, psoas, iliocapsularis, and sartorius muscles, which allow you to bend at the hips, lift your knees, and swivel your hips from side to side.
Hip flexor stretches may be helpful to people who experience tight hips. Whether you have a sedentary or active lifestyle, the hips can feel tight for various reasons. Opening up and relaxin...

The ambiguity surrounding clean beauty products leaves a lot unanswered — What is clean beauty? Why should you switch to clean beauty? How do you know if your beauty products are clean?
Since the clean beauty market is rapidly growing and evolving every year, we will always ask these important questions and seek their answers to better understand what “clean beauty” really means. While we may never have a universal definition, here is our understanding of clean beauty and answers to common qu...

Should you listen to the beauty advice that TikTokers give? Some skincare hacks are worth trying while others should never be attempted.
TikTok is a social media app targeted at younger generations, but people of all ages can enjoy the platform. Like other social channels, TikTok has a variety of communities that post regular content. One of those communities involves TikTok skincare hacks and beauty tips.
Social media is a jackpot when it comes to endless advice and information. However, tha...

Holiday shopping is an opportunity to shop consciously for clean products. Cosmetics you normally give — such as skincare, makeup, and more — can easily be swapped out for clean alternatives. This online holiday gift guide of clean products is full of ideas so everyone on your list will receive something they love.
Want to show your loved ones you care but stay away from potentially harmful ingredients? Add these clean makeup, skincare, and grooming products to your holiday shopping list.
Cle...

Need to de-stress? Wondering how to unwind when you’re stuck inside all day? Sometimes you need to take a break from the daily stresses of life and pause. Taking a moment for yourself is a form of self-care that can’t be put on the back burner.
Whatever self-care means to you — whether it’s a guided meditation, preparing a healthy meal, or pampering yourself with an at-home spa day — this is your reminder that taking care of yourself is just as important as everything else on your to-do list....

Winter skin is like allergies. When a certain time of the year rolls around, dry skin is anticipated. Dry skin in winter can also appear in the form of redness, cracking, rough texture, itching, and increased sensitivity. Let’s also not forget that a bad case of winter skin can even develop into dermatitis and rashes.
End the vicious cycle of oily skin in summer and dry skin in winter by adjusting your skincare routine as needed. When the winter months are quickly approaching, prepare ahead o...

Also Known As: EPK I, Twisted One Legged Arm Balance Pose I
Targets: Arms, core, legs, hips
Equipment Needed: Yoga mat and towel
Level: Advanced
Eka Pada Koundinyasana I is an arm-balancing pose dedicated to Sage Kaundinya, a Buddhist monk who lived in India during the 6th century BCE. It is an advanced asana that can be incorporated into arm-balanced sequences.
This is a yoga pose that targets the full body. The arms carry the weight of the body as the core is engaged to keep the balance. Th...

TGI Fridays is an American restaurant that first opened in 1965. What was once a small restaurant in New York is now a chain of restaurants with more than 900 locations worldwide. There are more than 500 TGI Fridays locations in the United States alone with the remainder spanning across 59 countries.
If you’re looking to have dinner and drinks, TGI Fridays is likely the restaurant for you. They are known for their casual menu options and full bar. Because of the upbeat atmosphere, TGI Fridays...

WaBa Grill is a fast casual restaurant chain. The chain is known for its rice bowls, which often contain a bed of rice, veggies, grilled protein, and various sauces.
In 2004, the first WaBa Grill location was opened in Southern California. Since then, the restaurant has expanded to more than 180 locations spanning across southwestern states like California and Arizona.
If you’re looking for a quick but healthy meal, WaBa Grill is a great option. Though its menu items can be high in calories, ...

Root vegetables like sweet potatoes are in season during the fall months, so healthy sweet potato recipes are perfect for Thanksgiving. That's why many sweet potato sides dishes, such as candied yams, sweet potato pie, and mashed sweet potatoes, are holiday classics.
While holiday recipes tend to be on the more indulgent side, preparing better-for-you sweet potato recipes is the perfect opportunity to satisfy those holiday cravings while getting in some nutritious veggies. Plus, sweet potatoe...

When the holiday season rolls around, you might have two thoughts—the food is going to be incredible, but it may also conflict with your dietary restrictions or preferences related to allergies, lifestyle choices, or even weight loss. Thus it may seem you only have the choices of indulging in everything your stomach desires or missing out on a once-a-year opportunity to enjoy a special holiday dinner.
To settle your worries and make sure you enjoy your Thanksgiving, we recommend practicing mo...

If you live near a big city known for having smog, air pollution, or overall poor air quality, you may wonder how to protect your skin from air pollution. Just like wearing broad-spectrum sunscreen to shield your skin from sun exposure, you should take precautionary measures to care for your skin when exposed to environmental aggressors related to polluted air.
While moving to a new place with less air pollution may not be an option, there are some ways you can safeguard your skin from the ha...

There are many incentives to drink coffee: the burst of energy, the aroma of a freshly brewed pot, and the delicious spectrum of coffee drinks—from a rich espresso shot to a refreshing iced latte. If you need yet another reason to start your day with a cup of coffee, you can add the positive link between caffeine and skin health to the list.
Drinking coffee as well as applying topical coffee-based skin care products can yield a variety of benefits, like reduced risk of skin cancer, firmer ski...

Performing yoga poses with two people is called partner yoga or couples yoga. When there's even more acrobatic fun involved, it's called AcroYoga. Practicing with a partner or friend can be a fun way to strengthen your relationship on and off the mat, while improving flexibility, balance, and posture.
There are many health benefits of partner yoga, include mental and physical perks, such as reduced stress, increased muscle tone, and improved breathing.
Anyone who wants to experience the benef...