Kyle Richards’ Pink Quilted Mules FaceTiming Crystal

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 11 Episode 18 Fashion

Kyle Richards’ phone tripod pink quilted mules are too cute. We know that Kyle sure loves her mules considering she has them in multiple colors (black/white /red). Which means that we of course love them too. And to know that they are apparently dual action makes it even better. But if an $800 tripod pair of mules hasn’t totally stolen your heart, we have amazing Style Stealers below that will.

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Jess

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Crystal Kung Minkoff’s Grey Leggings at The Sound Bath

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 11 Episode 18 Fashion

Some say that meditation can be a from of therapy. I totally agree and I always like to double up with another fav therapy method: shopping. Which is exactly why I can’t wait to shop Crystal Kung Minkoff’s grey leggings. Thankfully that will be easy considering they are still fully stocked. But don’t worry when that runs out because we have amazing Style Stealers below that will make you say omm-my gosh.

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Jess

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As a young woman I suffered regularly from excruciating migraine headaches. They were the crawl into bed, close the door, lower the blinds, pull the covers over my head and curl up in the fetal position type of headaches.

No light. No sound. No movement. All those situations made the headache worse. My brain drifted in and out of a foggy stupor.

Over the years I have come to manage these migraines as I discovered that an underlying factor is dehydration.

Being dehydrated did not cause the headaches directly. The triggers were things like hormonal imbalance, stress or food sensitivities. However, without the underlying factor of dehydration, those other triggers had no effect, and my body was strong enough to prevent the migraine from taking hold.

In the book You’re Not Sick, You’re Thirsty!, F. Batmanghelidj, M.D., stated: “I am of the opinion that some of these conditions (Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Lou Gehrig’s disease, aphasia, autism, attention deficit disorders and epilepsy) are the result of persistent dehydration in the body.”

Long before any of these diseases are diagnosed, the individual may be experiencing mild dehydration. This is not the hallucinating, seeing mirages in the dessert type of dehydration, just the mild dehydration that brings on the feeling of brain fog.

It is the annoying state when you feel like you can’t think clearly, or a name won’t come to you, or the word is on the tip of your tongue.

To counter the problem of dehydration all we need to do is drink more water.

How Much Water Should I Drink?

The general guideline for individuals without a medical limitation is about one ten-ounce glass of water per day for every 30 pounds of body weight.

Another way to look at it is, one ounce of water for every 3 pounds. For example, a 180 lb. person needs 60 ounces (180÷3) or at least six 10 oz. glasses of water per day.

However, if you are currently drinking one or two glasses of water a day you will want to gradually increase the amount that you are drinking. Increasing too quickly may disrupt the chemical balance in your body, not to mention the amount of time you will spend running to the bathroom.

How Can I Increase My Water Consumption?

Before you begin working on increasing your water consumption, it’s important to know your starting point. The first step is to figure out how much water you currently drink. To do that, simply measure out your water before you take a drink.

Each day will vary so keep track for a full week. It will be a bit tedious, but we need to do this to see how much, on average we are drinking. For now, only measure the water. Do not include tea, coffee, juice, alcohol or soup.

How much are you drinking per day, on average? At the end of the week, add up how many ounces you drank for the week and divide that by 7. That will give you the average of how much water you drank each day.

Then, gradually increase the amount that you drink.

Add 2 ounces to the average and drink that amount each day for the next week. Continue adding 2 ounces per day each week until you are up to your ideal water consumption.

Are There Times When I Will Want to Drink More?

There are some times when we want to drink more.

For example, when we have a fever we need to be diligent to keep hydrated. Strenuous physical activity makes us sweat more and breathe harder causing our body to need extra water. When we are under a lot of stress, our bodies also require additional water.

Coffee, tea, soft drinks, most sports drinks and alcohol act as diuretics depleting our body of fluids. Some medications also act as diuretics and require the person to drink extra water.

If our diet consists of a lot of prepared or processed foods, we would need to drink more water because most packaged foods are higher in salt than the homemade versions.

Can I Substitute Other Beverages for Water?

The problem with coffee and tea is that they are diuretics, which means they cause your kidneys to increase the amount of salt and water you pass in your urine. So, to increase hydration in our body we would need to drink extra water to replace what is flushed by the diuretic.

Juice is not a good substitute because of the high sugar content which adds undesirable calories. Coconut water is now on the market and many people have turned to that as a substitute for water.

Although it is far better than any of the above mentioned substitutes – and fine to drink occasionally – it is not a complete replacement for water.

A broth-based soup could be included as part of your fluid intake, provided it is not too high in salt.

Could the solution for brain fog be as simple as drinking more water? Of course not. Nothing to do with the human brain is that simple. But many of us will notice significant benefits by increasing the amount of water we drink every day.

Step by step, there are many things we can do to help our brain stay sharp long term, and drinking adequate amounts of water is by far the simplest and most cost-effective way to begin.

Do you regularly drink enough water, or do you want to increase your water consumption? Have you experienced any benefits from drinking plenty of water? Do you have strategies for making sure you remember to drink enough? Please join the conversation below.

Everything in our life changes as we age and start on the journey of our last chapter in life. We have to pay more attention to what we eat, our exercise, our daily life and even our thoughts.

Days often do not take care of themselves with a set routine, and we have to plan our agendas to stay content and happy. This may seem wonderful but can also be stressful for many reasons.

Painting is my number one passion and is what grounds me in my life today. I try to paint every day, even for a short period.

Blessed with many interests, I have many activities to choose from: writing, reading, playing the keyboard, bike riding and, of course, the necessities, including keeping a clean house, cooking meals and tending to errands. Not to mention social stuff such as lunches and get-togethers with friends.

As an Artist I Love Color

I find real joy in blending new colors together for new combinations. It never fails to amaze me how many colors and values one can create from the primary colors of red, blue and yellow. I am a color junkie and cannot resist trying new colors and mixing them with the old ones I have.

Some of the colors that derive from red, yellow and blue are intense, somber, earthy and even neutral. There is so much to learn about color and how it affects our moods, personality and even our health.

I love painting with bright and vibrant colors, but my home is in neutral and quiet colors. I know this helps me calm my sometimes-hyper personality.

Another interesting fact about color is that when it stands alone you see it as it is. Some of the things that change the original color are the light or darkness of the room and, most importantly, the surrounding colors.

Painting Helps with Anxiety

I will admit to being a worrier, and that gives me a brush here and there with anxiety. Unfortunately, this has increased with age. Many of us often do not have to dig far to find something to worry about or feel anxious about.

More than likely, today we do not have children to tend to daily or work outside the home. Without these distractions, the ability to put our problems and issues on the back burner of life is not easy.

Painting Reflects My Moods

I discovered there is a major difference in my paintings when going through a difficult time as compared to when I am feeling content and relaxed.

A few months ago, I was feeling stressed and sad about a few things in my personal life. I was also obsessing about the chaos and many issues going on in the world today. The different news sources share daily problems in many cities and countries. All of that resulted in a painting I called Chaos in the City.

Of course, all of this continues to happen, but I am more at peace in my life – most of the time – and am painting some colorful and soft landscapes and soulful ladies. Though I love creating abstract art, my colors are often soft and gentle as compared to some of my earlier work.

Many of us dwell on our changing lives as we age and work hard at accepting what we are facing in this last chapter.

I recently painted a group of pensive young ladies, thinking back to when I was a hopeful young woman. Back then I wanted to do so many things and carry out my dreams. Now I am painting that girl who could well have been me.

Do you paint or have another means of creative expression that helps you deal with the process of aging? Do you find that color adds a positive dimension to your life? Please share your thoughts on how to make the best of color so it soothes our minds and hearts.

Garcelle Beauvais’ Black Chain Embellished Dress

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 11 Episode 18 Fashion

Garcelle Beauvais looks great in her black chain embellished dress. It’s just unfortunate that she’s also linked to some drama while wearing it. I swear these women can’t get through a meal without an argument. But I’ll tell you one thing nobody would possibly argue over. The fact that we all need a Style Stealer of this fab dress.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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