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Meet Karine Bienfait: An Aspiring Ballerina’s Fall and Rise as a GYROTONIC® Coach
A former ballerina shares her story on how an injury before exams at the Opera in Paris shattered her dreams and changed the course of her life.
Paris Women’s Talk: Navigating Perimenopause & Beyond
A wellness coach recounts her experiences navigating perimenopause and affirms her belief that the decade to come may be the best yet.
Celebrate Body Diversity: Don’t Let Your Shape Weigh You Down!
A nutritionist in Paris says it's time to stop body shaming and celebrate body diversity by learning to love your shape.
Acupuncture in Paris: How to Help Relieve Back Pain
When your back hurts you are not alone! Back pain, especially low back pain, is one of the plagues of modern life. Nearly eight out of ten people get it at some point. Healthcare systems worldwide spend billions treating it. Unfortunately there’s not a lot that western medicine can do. Fortunately there’s a less invasive option: Acupuncture.
Choosing to “Celebrate” the Perimenopause and Menopause Experience
A wellness coach advocates for talking more openly and learning to celebrate the perimenopause and menopause life stages.
Marathon Woman: How I Survived the Four Day Dopey Challenge
Two years ago, I heard about the Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. It’s a running challenge that spans four days, four races, and 48.6 miles, where you run a 5K on the first day, a 10K on the second day, a half marathon on the third, and a full marathon on the fourth. It’s aptly named, because you truly have to be Dopey to want to do this, so naturally I signed up the first chance I got.
Cancer Support France: How an Active Listener Can be Your Best Ally
Living with cancer and its treatment is difficult enough, but dealing with it in a foreign language it is even more complex. Learn about Cancer Support France, which offers free, valuable support to English speaking cancer patients and their loved ones.
Why You Should NOT Eat Like a Parisienne to Look Good and Feel Great
A dietician in Paris says Parisian clichés of how French women don't gain weight can actually interfere with your long-term health goals.
Marathon Woman: 5 Parisian Races to Run in 2016
If you’re looking to become more active this year or maybe shave off some of that stubborn holiday weight, consider signing up for a race to help motivate you to get out running on a regular basis. Paris is host to dozens of great races throughout the year, and here are some of my favorites to get you started.
From Breathless to a Paris Marathon Runner
Let’s be clear. I am not a runner... I grew up in a swimming pool, and therefore my body was conditioned from a very young age to believe that exercise only took place in zero gravity environments.