5 Ways to Prevent a Cold This Weekend


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Tips For Weekend Cold Prevention

I love the crisp, colder weather of Autumn, but I hate that it also signals the start of cold and flu season. There are plenty of things you can do throughout your day to prevent catching a cold, but here are five things you should keep in mind specifically on weekends. Don't Overdo It on the Booze I don't blame you for wanting to de-stress from your crazy work week by letting loose with a drink Read more

Karl Lagerfeld & Orrefors: Collaboration Alert!


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Karl Lagerfeld Glassware For Orrefos

I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, ShelterPop! The fashion designer branches out with his first collection of glassware. Swedish company Orrefors is offering up a haute new take on their signature hand-blown glassware. Karl Lagerfeld's collection is, as you'd expect, sleek and glossy pieces in his signature color palette of milky white, black and crystal. A few pieces Read more

Tested! The GOOP Detox


Updated 04/07/11 12:47 PM · Posted by Fit Community · 12 comments

Review of The GOOP Detox and The Clean Program by Alejandro Junger

FitSugar reader amusebouche tried the GOOP detox and Clean Program and shared her experience in the Get Fit For 2011 community group. I've never been one for detoxes, cleanses, or fasts. As everyone says — including FitSugar! — your body is naturally wired to detoxify itself. But in the new year, I'd been feeling like nothing but an old lady: sluggish, tired, ridden with problems from Read more

4 Health Dangers of Summer


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Health Dangers of Summer

Nothing beats the lazy days of Summer, when you're toughest decision is to go to the beach or to hit the pool? I hate to rain on your sunny day, but unfortunately, there are some commonplace health hazards you should watch out for. Here are four things to keep in mind as you enjoy the warmer weather and longer days. The pool. Even though the water is treated with chemicals, studies show that Read more

How to Beat a Stomach Bug


Updated 02/08/12 3:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 26 comments

Stomach Bug Symptoms and Treatment

When I recently asked which is worst: pink eye, stomach bug, or the flu, over half of you voted that a stomach bug is the absolute worst. And I must agree. This awful illness is responsible for all the worst symptoms: nausea accompanied by vomiting, abdominal cramps, the runs, headaches, and a fever. Ugh, I feel sick just thinking about it. Although the actual getting sick in the bathroom part Read more