7 Health Benefits of Turmeric

7 Health Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric is more than a flavorful cooking spice. It's also a powerful nutritional supplement, containing bioactive compounds with effective medicinal benefits. For starters, Curcumin, the most desirable extract of turmeric, has major anti-inflammatory benefits.  Here are seven health benefits of turmeric. Get ready to sprinkle.

Book Recommendations from My Summer Reading List

Summer may be over, but I have to share my summer reading list.  In the beginning of the season, I asked for book recommendations on Facebook and was flooded with responses.  Here's what I read and highly recommend.  Most of them are thanks to my good friend, Lauren.

New Column Partnership!

I'm excited to share that I'm now a columnist for AhaLife's The Good Guide.  As a beauty and wellness journalist and expert, I partnered with the brand to create an "Ask Jeannine" series and will be answering all of your questions monthly.  From skincare ingredients to fitness routines and acaí bowl recipes, bring it on!  Check out my interview here and first column in response to the question, "What Anti-Aging Ingredient Should I Be Looking Out For?"  Stay tuned for more of "Ask Jeannine!"  

Must Have: PopSonic Leaflet

Must Have: PopSonic Leaflet

Cleansing with a gadget is almost imperative these days. Studies prove that the sonic technology helps to remove dirt and makeup better than simply washing your face with your hands alone. When PopSonic's Leaflet landed on my desk, I was immediately intrigued, because I never saw a facial cleansing device without a brush head. This travel sized gadget is completely made out of silicone. After putting it to the test, I found it was gentle, yet effective and good news – it's available on QVC this Friday, but you can enter now to win one before it launches. Here's the scoop.

Barre Instructors Dish: How The Bar Method Changed Their Lives

Barre Instructors Dish: How The Bar Method Changed Their Lives

Bar Method just celebrated their 16 year anniversary, but I've only been taking class (religiously) for two of them.  During that short time, I've been inspired, made new friends and learned the technique that keeps my muscles lean and toned.  The community alone at The Bar Method Hoboken is reason enough to go daily.  Meet the ten teachers who encourage me to "get lower" and tuck with purpose.

Hurricane Harvey: How You Can Help

Hurricane Harvey: How You Can Help

The tragedy in Texas has been unbearable to even watch on the news.  Each day that passes, I sit and wish I could be of more help, and even though I've donated, I still feel helpless.  I'm sure if you're reading this, then you feel the same way. Besides the misplaced people and animals, looting is happening and the entire situation seems to be out of control despite all of the relief efforts.  It's going to take a long time for the community to rebuild and get their feet back on the ground. There are many ways you can help through donations and here are the ones that caught my eye.

Let's Talk Hair

Since it's National Hair Loss Awareness Month, let's get real about our hair.  Born with extremely fine hair (and not a lot of it), I understand the insecurities that come along with having a sparse coif and often wear tape-in extensions to make my hair appear fuller on TV.  We all have our security blankets, right?  According to the ADA, an estimated 30 million women in the US are affected by hereditary hair loss.  So what do you do if you're finding yourself to be part of this statistic?  I have an answer.

5 Ways to Achieve Your Best Glow

5 Ways to Achieve Your Best Glow

EVE LOM's new campaign, "Glow on the Go," encourages even the busiest women to take the time to pamper themselves daily in order to get the skin they crave. We were inspired so we rounded up our top tips on how to make the quest for glowing skin part of your daily routine.