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10 Essentials for Your Road Trip Checklist Road trips can sometimes be filled with awful surprises ranging from a flat tyre to breaking down on the side of the road at a time your cell phone's battery is about to "die". I compiled road trip checklist of the top ten essentials that you should always keep in your car, which should help you to get out of your predicament quickly. 1. Jumper Cables - There are few things that come close to that awful feeling where you jump into your car, ready to leave - and it will not start. You try and try, but cannot bring your engine to life. Keep a pair of jumper cables in your car at all times. Count yourself lucky if you never have to use them. You never know, you might be someone else's saving grace. 2. Spare Tyre Kit - You've discovered that your tyre has a puncture, it's pouring with rain and you need to fix it. You pull over, and slosh through the mud to your trunk - only to discove...

How to Drive Manual Vs Automatic Transmissions By Tara Streff    There are two types of transmissions that vehicles can be built with. These include either an automatic transmission or a manual transmission. There are several pros and cons to each that you want to consider before driving one or the other. How you drive these two types of transmissions will also change while driving in the snow during winter time. So make sure you know how to drive your particular car's transmission when the time comes. Automatic Transmission Pros and Cons In general, cars with automatic transmissions are easier to drive and preferred by some for this reason. Automatic's still shift gears like a manual, but it is involuntary, so you do not have to focus on controlling several things yourself while driving. It can also be safer because you can keep both hands on the wheel. The automatic vehicle has a clutch, but the clutch pedal and torque ...

4 Reasons To Get A Towing Truck By Jovia D'Souza If you have had car problems on the road before you understand how scaring it is. When you are having a road problem a towing company comes in handy. Unfortunately, many people don't know when to contact a towing company. If you are a regular road user here are some of the top reasons why you should contact a tow truck: Collision Regardless of how good of a driver you are, it's common to get into collisions as a result of other drivers' mistakes. When you are involved in an accident you should check the condition of the vehicle and assess whether the vehicle is drivable. You should note that even if the car may look drivable to you it might not be road worthy according to your state laws; therefore, you should check with your local authorities and confirm whether you might be in trouble for driving the car. If you feel that you can't drive the car in its presen...

These 3 Simple Tips Can Boost Your Health And Fitness Grin and bear it. Sure, you can whistle while you work—if you have very chill office mates. But it turns out the   real payoff comes from smiling while you sweat. By switching that pain face to a pleasant grin, you may feel stronger. One study from the University of Cambridge found that people judged boxes they lifted as lighter if they had a happy outlook. Show us that smile! Ice Queen If an Indian summer is killing your autumn running vibes, reach for the cold stuff. Research from the University of Birmingham found that when runners’ skin was cooled (with ice packs or submersion in cold water), they were able to run faster in hot weather—shaving as much as 31 seconds off a 5K! When temperatures creep north, try this trick: Ru...

8 Mascaras Top Celebrity Makeup Artists Swear By December 8, 2015 | By Holly Dawsey Photo: Getty Images ADVERTISEMENT Learn About A Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Option Long, thick, fluttery lashes aren’t just reserved for the stars. In fact, the tools the pros use aren’t different than what you can find online, at your favorite department store, or even at the drugstore! Here, the pros behind Hollywood’s top looks reveal the formulas they use. Get the celeb (lash) treatment with these tried-and-true picks. For everyday definition Lancôme Hypnôse Mascara ($28; sephora.com) “This is my go-to for an everyday look. It makes lashes appear full and feathery. To apply, hold the wand like a toothbrush and wiggle it from left to right to separate hairs, then sweep the brush outwards,” says Sir John, a celebrity makeup artist for L’Oréal Paris and the one responsible for the flawless faces of Beyoncé, Karlie Kloss, and Joan Smalls...

Here Are the 5 New Lipsticks You Need in Your Beauty Arsenal October 15, 2015 | By Holly Dawsey Do you have a drawer full of lipsticks you tried on once and never wore again? You’re not alone. That’s why we tested the latest lipsticks, balms, and glosses to determine the best formulas to keep lips soft and color-fade free. You want: High shine, and no stickiness Photo: Sephora Register to Receive More Info on Psoriatic Arthritis www.PsoriaticInfo.com Try:  A tinted lip oil. Color-infused and made with essential oils like jojoba, it leaves lips glassy, not tacky. We Like:   Sephora Collection Oil Infusion Color & Care ($14; sephora.com). You want: A long-wear tint that’s not drying Photo: Amazon Try: A liquid lipstick. The super-saturated fluid looks wet when applied—almost like a gloss-but sets satiny, sans flaking or smearing. We Like: Wet n Wild Mega Last Liquid Lip Color (starting at $3; amazon.co...

7 Signs You Need a Heavier Moisturizer November 17, 2015 | By Holly Dawsey Photo: Getty Images Learn About A Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Option Your skin is great—it’s soft, supple and clear. Then, out of nowhere, it becomes dry, flaky and red. What happened? While you were busy swapping out your wardrobe and sipping Pumpkin Spice Lattes (hey, we’re all guilty), the chillier temps started working on your skin. “One of my biggest rules is that when the seasons change, your products should change too,” says Debra Jaliman, MD, a dermatologist in New York City and author of Skin Rules ($12, amazon.com). That’s especially true when sweater-weather hits. As the temperatures drop and the humidity decreases, the air will start to strip moisture from your skin, she explains. Biting winds and dry indoor heat can attack your complexion, too. Your best defense: Look for a rich cream with humectants, such as glycerin or hyaluronic acid, to bind moi...

What Is Kohlrabi? 15 Things to Know About This Trendy Veggie december 14, 2015 | By Beth Lipton Photo: Getty Images Print a Coupon for Fortify™ Probiotics If you sometimes feel worn out by all the exotic superfoods from faraway lands we’re supposed to be adopting daily, good news: We’re here to talk to you now about a vegetable that’s delicious, chock-full of great nutrition, and a humble member of the cabbage family. It’s kohlrabi, that odd-looking bulb you’ve likely seen at farmer’s markets or in your CSA box. Here’s what you should know about kohlrabi 1. It’s in season in fall and winter. 2. When raw, it tastes like a slightly spicier version of broccoli stem, like a mix between broccoli stem and radish. When cooked, it’s a bit sweeter, especially if caramelized. You can cut it into cubes or wedges and roast it, or slice or cut into matchsticks and stir-fry. 3. You’ll see white, pale green, and purple bulbs. They all have a crea...

3 Healthy (But Indulgent) Recipes From ‘Bulletproof: The Cookbook’ December 4, 2015 | By Beth Lipton Photo: Bulletproof: The Cookbook Print a Coupon for Fortify™ Probiotics Have you heard of Bulletproof coffee? It’s a blended mix of coffee, unsalted grass-fed butter and a concentrated form of coconut oil called MCT. I’m a big fan—here’s the recipe I use. But whether or not you partake in the brew, there’s a lot more to the Bulletproof diet than just coffee. In general, it involves eating plenty of veggies, healthy fats, and moderate amounts of high-quality protein (such as pastured eggs and grass-fed meat) as well as avoiding sugar and grains. If you’re thinking, “That sounds a lot like the Paleo diet” you’re not wrong, but there are a few differences. For example, the Bulletproof diet advises that you eat moderate, not high protein and advocates particular cooking methods. If this all seem...

I Replaced My Night Cream With Coconut Oil, And These Are My Results December 24, 2015 | By Beth Lipton Photo: Beth Lipton Learn About A Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Option Come on: After seeing this picture of Kate Hudson with the hashtag #coconutoilskin, why wouldn’t I try it? As a cook, I’m already a huge fan of coconut oil. I sauté with it, put it in treats, add it to smoothie bowls, sometimes blend it into coffee. I also use it for minor burns in the kitchen; I find it not only soothes the pain, but also aids in healing. You’ll always find a big container of organic, extra-virgin coconut oil in my kitchen (like this one). When I was in culinary school, there were enormous tubs of coconut oil in the kitchens, and invariably you’d get some on your hands when reaching in to get some for a recipe. All of us got in the habit of rubbing it into our hands, and it helped soothe the chapped skin we got from so much hand-washing and working wit...

8 High-Sodium Bloat Bombs at Chain Restaurants December 10, 2015 | By Beth Lipton Photo: Getty Images Print a Coupon for Fortify™ Probiotics You already know that eating out can be a minefield of too-large portions, deceptive marketing (we see you, 1,000-calorie salads) and the temptation of fried appetizers and rich desserts. Being the savvy diner that you are, you already have strategies for dealing with all of the above. But the sneaky monster of next-day bloat can be harder to fight. Why? It comes from the high sodium count in many restaurant dishes, which can be harder to sleuth out just from a menu description. It’s enough of an issue that New York City now requires chains to put a little salt shaker on menus next to dishes with more than 2,300mg sodium. (Just to put it into perspective, the American Heart Association recommends no more than 1,500mg sodium for the average person for the entire day .) For those who live outsi...

How to Make Healthier Monkey Bread (Yes, It Can Be Done!) November 26, 2015 | By Beth Lipton Photo: Beth Lipton Print a Coupon for Fortify™ Probiotics If there’s one weekend morning indulgence that hits all the notes, it’s monkey bread. Oh yeah, monkey bread. Haven’t had this ooey-gooey treat before? It’s traditionally made with refrigerated biscuits, butter, cinnamon and both white and brown sugar. (In other words, not the healthiest ingredient list.) Most versions are made by rolling the biscuits in a cinnamon-sugar mix, tossing them in a tube pan, then dousing the whole thing with a mixture of melted butter and brown sugar. After you bake it, everyone pulls off the pieces and eats themselves silly. I’m not going to lie, it’s delicious—and nearly impossible to stop eating—but thanks to all the sugar and butter, you’re pretty much guaranteed to have a stomachache afterwards. RELATED: The Best Fat-Burning Breakfasts ...

A Fast 6-Move Circuit to Get You Total-Body Toned December 24, 2015 | By Jennifer Cohen Whether you’re a mom chasing after your kids or a busy executive chasing hard deadlines (or both!), we all have one thing in common: we don’t have much free time. As the holiday season starts to wind down and resolution-season begins to ramp up, now is the best time to have this routine handy. Here, I share my favorite total-body toning moves that get the job done fast. As you re-commit to your fitness goals, there will be days in the coming weeks when you just don’t have the time for say, a full group fitness class. But you will have time for this quick circuit. You’ll complete 10-12 reps of each exercise. Rest for 1-2 minutes, and then repeat the circuit 2-3 more times. Medicine ball squat to throw Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, about 2 feet from a sturdy wall. While holding a medium-weight medicine ball at your chest, squat dow...

The Top Proven Health Benefits of Eating Eggs The benefits of eggs are sometimes overshadowed by mainstream media attention to their potential drawbacks. However, eggs have many good qualities that make them a surprisingly ideal health food. From being packed full of vitamins and minerals to helping to fend off a stroke, eggs can be an amazing addition to your diet if you have your health in mind. Eggs Are Extremely Nutritious Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet – they are loaded with high-quality proteins, vitamins, minerals, good fats and various trace nutrients. A single large (50 g) egg contains: Vitamin A: 5% of the RDA. vitamin D: 10% of the RDA Vitamin B12: 10% of the RDA. Vitamin B6: 5% of the RDA. Selenium: 28% of the RDA. Phosphorus: 9% of the RDA. Vitamin B2: 15% of the RDA. Eggs also contain decent amounts of vitamin E, vitamin K, calcium and zinc. This is coming with 78 calories, 6 grams of protein and 3 grams of healthy fats. Eggs also contain various o...

Hundreds of audio tape recordings document the Direct Voice mediumship of Leslie Flint (right). This week as news media reported the quick box office success of the science fiction fantasy movie "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," I thought how beneficial it would be if such a large group of people could become acquainted with some of the documentation sources chronicling transcendental communication.  An extensive collection of audio recordings of Direct Voice phenomena (disembodied speech) made in the presence of medium Leslie Flint (1911-1994) is among the evidence of the omnipresent spiritual Force involved with the life of all living creatures.  There have been changes online concerning where to listen to the numerous Flint seance audio recordings that describe aspects of life beyond our current dimension for listeners.  The recordings are no longer presented at the website of The Leslie Flint Educational Trust in the extensive collection found during recent years....