The Carmel Valley Life | Archive | Adult Health

Tired of Leaving the Dentist with a Numb Face All Day?

January 25, 2013 No Comment

For many of us we enjoy being 100% numb for dental procedures. No one likes discomfort when have dental work done. But after the procedure we leave the dental practice to find our face drooping, our smile is crooked, speech is altered and our favorite, the drooling. We now have an anesthetic reversal solution. OraVerse […]

Xtend Barre Carmel Valley 2nd Anniversary Weekend!

January 11, 2013 No Comment

We are SO excited to invite you to our Xtend Barre Carmel Valley Second Anniversary Weekend! January 19th and 20th Please join us for: Free classes Package Specials Fitness Apparel Sales Raffle Prizes Cupcakes Champagne We opened our studio in January 2010 as a place that would provide barre classes in a boutique fitness experience. […]

How to Overcome Your Fear of the Dentist

January 7, 2013 No Comment

How to Overcome Your Fear of the Dentist & Avoid Dental Trauma If you’ve put off a cleaning for multiple years now, you aren’t alone. Many people struggle with traumatic memories of the dentist. This is often the result of having someone work “on” you rather than “with” you; yesterday’s dentistry methods didn’t always prioritize patient comfort and understanding. Having a […]

Pumpkin Rice Pudding – Low Fat, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free

December 27, 2012 No Comment

I love the holidays! I love everything about them – the lights, the decorations, the time with family and friends, the big dinners, the parties, apple cider, and anything pumpkin! So, I’m always looking to make some of my favorites healthier. Here is one of my favorites – Healthier/Lower Calorie (and gluten/dairy free) Pumpkin Rice […]

Flat Abs Fast 15-Minute Workout

December 26, 2012 No Comment

The TRX is a great at home tool for extremely effective core and total body workouts. It’s not only extremely versatile and one of the best pieces of equipment on the market for tightening and toning, it is so small that you can carry it with you on trips or even to your local gym […]

Can Dental Care Make You Feel Younger?

December 19, 2012 1 Comment

We are used to hearing that if we want to look and feel younger we should exercise, eat right, and maybe even consider cosmetic treatments that run the range of injections all the way to surgery. But what if the way we care for our teeth could also have an impact? Can dental care really […]

Shimmie Into the Holidays with Tribal Belly Dance

December 17, 2012 1 Comment

For many of us, the Holiday Season can be the most difficult time of the year for those trying to lose weight. Times spent together with family and friends, the company Holiday party; it’s a time for lots of eating and drinking. Every occasion is an excuse to take a holiday from our normal eating […]

Five Great Ways To Look Great, Feel Great, and Age Gracefully

December 11, 2012 No Comment

I happened to be sitting in Barnes and Noble and saw the cover of Fitness Magazine, with Elle MacPherson on the cover – WOW!!! At 48 years old, I think she looks better than she ever has! In reading the article, I was so impressed by her attitude toward her life and what keeps her […]

What about Bob?

December 4, 2012 No Comment

Not everyone is happy when the holiday season approaches especially if he or she has withstood some sort of crisis or loss over the past year. The loss of a loved one, a divorce, or significant changes in one’s health or occupational status can cause feelings of shock, despair, sadness, or even depression. For any […]

Local Leaders to Meet at Harvard Cookin’ Girl

November 28, 2012 No Comment

REGISTER for the event HERE The Carmel Valley Life and The Harvard Cookin’ Girl – a boutique cooking school and event venue – are proud to announce a unique invitation for the Community Contributors and Leaders that make The Carmel Valley Life possible. On DECEMBER 19th at 5:30 pm, guests are invited to join us […]

A One Hour Workout is 4% of your day – No Excuses!!!

November 27, 2012 No Comment

How true!!! I am so guilty of this. On days that I don’t teach or get up and go take a class immediately, I get busy in my computer – sitting on my bootie. And despite my best intentions, I never get my own workout in. Why???? I LOVE barre! I own two studios and […]

Are You Accomplishing Your Goals?

November 13, 2012 1 Comment

We’re two months away from starting those New Year’s Resolutions. Are you one that sets resolutions, but just can’t quite stay on track, and achieve what you had originally planned? I often have people come into the studio and ask how I made the leap from a 14 year financial planner to starting a fitness […]