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Fit Pregnancy Goals

January 20, 2018 by Beauty Refined MD in Women's Health

Pregnancy is a great time to work on making healthy lifestyle changes including healthy eating and a regular exercise routine.  Dr. Soma reviews how to keep up with your fit pregnancy goals. 

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January 20, 2018 /Beauty Refined MD
pregnancy, exercise, yoga, fitness
Women's Health
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Greet the Day to Make it Great

December 18, 2017 by Beauty Refined MD in Clean Eating and Fitness

Greet the day to make it great!  Our fitness expert reveals four ways to set your mind and strengthen the body first thing in the morning to set the pace and energy for the entire day.

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December 18, 2017 /Beauty Refined MD
stretch, morning, fitness, yoga, mindset, mindfulness
Clean Eating and Fitness
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Yoga At Your Desk

October 06, 2017 by Beauty Refined MD in Clean Eating and Fitness

Happy Fri-YAY! Still at work, sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, or just getting home? Here are some calming seated yoga poses to do to stretch yourself and relieve some tension before the weekend.  

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October 06, 2017 /Beauty Refined MD
yoga, seated yoga, yogi, cat pose, cow pose, crescent moon pose, chair pigeon
Clean Eating and Fitness
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Living Yoga, Part I

August 07, 2017 by Beauty Refined MD in Clean Eating and Fitness

We cannot change others, but we can change ourselves and hopefully, inspire change in others when they see how light, free, and peaceful we have become by living the five codes of Yamas: Ahimsa. Satya. Asteya. Brahmacharya. Aparigraha. Dr. Barnes reviews what living yoga means.  

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August 07, 2017 /Beauty Refined MD
yoga, yogi, yamas, ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacharya, aparigraha, namaste, challenge
Clean Eating and Fitness
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Fire in the CORE!

June 16, 2017 by Beauty Refined MD in Clean Eating and Fitness

In this post, we will look at going from headstand to crow.  Advanced but dynamic flow that will strengthen your back, core and arms.

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June 16, 2017 /Beauty Refined MD
yoga, yogi, advanced yoga, inversions, headstand, handstand, crow, crane
Clean Eating and Fitness
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Calming Yoga Poses for the Crazed Professional

May 25, 2017 by Beauty Refined MD in Clean Eating and Fitness

Calming yoga poses for the crazed professional (or the everyday busy person)

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May 25, 2017 /Beauty Refined MD
yoga, calm, yogi, stress, mental health
Clean Eating and Fitness
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Blocks, Straps...and Yoga?

April 21, 2017 by Beauty Refined MD in Clean Eating and Fitness

Most people that are new to yoga don’t realize that there are modifications for every pose.  Dr. Barnes explains how blocks and straps can be used to help achieve correct form and support.  

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April 21, 2017 /Beauty Refined MD
yoga, blocks, straps
Clean Eating and Fitness
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Standing Balance: Finding Calm in the Sway

March 24, 2017 by Beauty Refined MD in Clean Eating and Fitness

Focus, refocus, and find calm in the sway.  Standing balance poses are a perfect way to center yourself amidst the movement of life.  Here are three ways to ground yourself and build your balance, coordination, and posture. Happy Friday!

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March 24, 2017 /Beauty Refined MD
yoga, yogi, standing balance poses, tree pose, standing hand to toe pose, toe stand
Clean Eating and Fitness
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Rest and Do Nothing

February 13, 2017 by Beauty Refined MD in Clean Eating and Fitness

Already fighting the Monday blues?  Give yourself permission to rest and do nothing in Savasana.  Co-Founder Dr. Barnes goes through a yoga flow to rest then recharge for the workweek. 

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February 13, 2017 /Beauty Refined MD
yoga, savasana
Clean Eating and Fitness
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Warrior, Dog, and Meditation

January 09, 2017 by Beauty Refined MD in Clean Eating and Fitness

Dr. Barnes goes through warrior, dog, meditation - simple morning yoga poses to help you achieve peace and clarity before tackling particularly challenging days.   

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January 09, 2017 /Beauty Refined MD
yoga, morning yoga, meditation, warrior pose, downward dog, namaste
Clean Eating and Fitness
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#WCW: Andy Adler

October 05, 2016 by Beauty Refined MD in WCW, Lifestyle, and Stori

"Playing it safe is fine...for a safe ordinary existence."

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October 05, 2016 /Beauty Refined MD
beauty, beauty blog, facial beauty, facial plastic surgery, plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, cosmetics, womens health, strong women, woman crush wednesday, wcw, fitness, yoga, sports, clean eating, mental health
WCW, Lifestyle, and Stori
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Sleep Hygiene: Getting Your Best Beauty Rest

September 30, 2016 by Beauty Refined MD in Mental Health

Sleep hygiene and tips for getting your best beauty rest.

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September 30, 2016 /Beauty Refined MD
sleep, sleep hygiene, beauty rest, beauty, beauty care, beauty blog, facial beauty, facial plastic surgery, plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, clean eating, mental health, yoga, fitness
Mental Health
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#WCW: Lauren Weisman

September 28, 2016 by Beauty Refined MD in WCW, Lifestyle, and Stori

"Step one toward feeling the sweetness of success is the cultivation of your personal gratitude practice. Simply waking up and completing the phrase, "Today I am grateful for _________" is incredibly empowering."

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September 28, 2016 /Beauty Refined MD
beauty, facial beauty, facial plastic surgery, plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, fitness, yoga, motherhood, womens health, strong women, woman crush wednesday, i look like a surgeon, clean eating, mental health
WCW, Lifestyle, and Stori
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Brussels Sprouts Hash & Roasted Chickpea Tacos

September 27, 2016 by Beauty Refined MD in Clean Eating and Fitness

It's Taco Tuesday!  Recipe for brussels sprouts hash and roasted chickpea tacos - warm, delicious, and perfect for fall.

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September 27, 2016 /Beauty Refined MD
beauty, facial plastic surgery, facial beauty, plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, clean eating, clean eats, taco tuesday, brussel sprouts, chickpea, fall recipe, turmeric, fitness, yoga, mental health, i look like a surgeon
Clean Eating and Fitness
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Outer Order, Inner Calm: 5 Ways to Declutter this Fall

September 23, 2016 by Beauty Refined MD in WCW, Lifestyle, and Stori

Here are some easy tips and tricks to give the 5 key areas of your life a “NEAT-lift.” 

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September 23, 2016 /Beauty Refined MD
organization, home decor, declutter, destress, beauty, beauty blog, facial beauty, facial plastic surgery, mental health, clean eating, yoga, fitness, fashion, womens health, strong women, i look like a surgeon
WCW, Lifestyle, and Stori
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#WCW: Melissia Hill

September 21, 2016 by Beauty Refined MD in WCW, Lifestyle, and Stori

"For me, being a fashion designer with no formal training other than a creative passion and a strong 'will' to see my vision come to life, one of the biggest pieces of advice would be, 'believe that you can.' "

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September 21, 2016 /Beauty Refined MD
beauty, facial beauty, facial plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery, beauty blog, beauty care, clean eating, mental health, fitness, fashion, yoga, i look like a surgeon, womens health, strong women, woman crush wednesdays
WCW, Lifestyle, and Stori
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Lunchtime Beauty | Nadi Shodana (Alternate Nasal Breathing)

September 20, 2016 by Beauty Refined MD in Clean Eating and Fitness

Welcome to our "Lunchtime Beauty" (LTB) series.  Co-founder and yogi Melynda Barnes, M.D. explains Nadi Shodana (alternate nasal breathing) to bring peace to the middle of your day. 

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September 20, 2016 /Beauty Refined MD
beauty, facial beauty, facial plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery, clean eating, fitness, yoga, pilates, namaste, nadi shodana, strong women, i look like a surgeon, mindfulness
Clean Eating and Fitness
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Fall Into Mindfulness: Reduce Your Stress and Cleanse Your Mind

September 19, 2016 by Beauty Refined MD in Mental Health

Mindfulness reflects a practice of paying attention to your current moment experience without judgment and has been shown to have enormous health benefits for reducing stress, depression, and anxiety.

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September 19, 2016 /Beauty Refined MD
mental health, mindfulness, stress reduction, psychology, depression, anxiety, beauty, beauty blog, beauty care, facial beauty, facial plastic surgery, clean eating, yoga, fitness, wellness, i look like a surgeon
Mental Health
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Beauty and the Brain: Concepts of Facial Beauty

September 16, 2016 by Beauty Refined MD in Facial Plastic Surgery

What is beauty?  We all recognize it when we see it, hear it, feel it.  But how do we define it?  A discussion on some concepts of facial beauty.

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September 16, 2016 /Beauty Refined MD
beauty, facial beauty, facial plastic surgery, plastic surgery, cosmetics, cosmetic surgery, fitness, clean eating, yoga, womens health, strong women, skin care, mental health, fashion, i look like a surgeon
Facial Plastic Surgery
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Fall Refresh

September 15, 2016 by Beauty Refined MD

Fall Refresh: an introduction to our first collection

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September 15, 2016 /Beauty Refined MD
beauty, facial beauty, facial plastic surgery, plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, cosmetics, beauty care, beauty blog, blog, skin care, mental health, clean eating, fitness, yoga, fashion, strong women, womens health, i look like a surgeon
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