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Allow me to preface this piece by saying that I'm not some tree-hugging hippie who doesn't shave her legs. Confession: I am more eco than not, but when it comes to the products I slather on my body, I am very mindful of what gets absorbed into my body through my skin.

In terms of deodorant selection, it's been an on-going dilemma - do I go the all-natural route and opt for the aluminum-, artificial preservative-, and synthetic-free deodorants that won't mask my stinky after-gym odors? Or do I buy the generic drugstore brand that will keep me sweat-free and smelling like freesia throughout the day?

Here's the thing, it hasn't been proven that antiperspirants cause breast cancer, but I'm still not comfortable with wearing deodorant that blocks my sweat glands and contains aluminum. Continue reading to see why my medicine cabinet looks like this.

Other than the natural deodorant brands available at specialty shops, there seems to be a limited selection of nonantiperspirant deodorants

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Trainer Tracy Anderson is toning up Hollywood, one starlet at a time. Anderson's coveted approach is all about toning the body without adding bulk with exercises like ballet grand pliés, crunches, arm pulses, and piking. She even opened a studio in New York with one of her famous clients. From NY to LA, Tracy's celebrity list just keeps on expanding. Have a peek at this slideshow to see who she's keeping in top shape!

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Working out extra hard and staying focused on fitness may be easy enough when you're fueled to meet a new goal or master a challenge, but the motivation starts to stall after a while. Suddenly it is harder to make it to the gym every day, you snack a little more in the evenings, and become lax in your efforts. It's only natural, and if you aren't seeing the results you were hoping for, you can slip even faster. If you need a boost of inspiration to get back on track, these reminders are for you. Get the results you want with these smart and healthy fitness tips.

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When I think of yoga, it's all about community: the regulars you befriend in class, the shared experiences of awkwardly trying to perfect a pose, and even the aspect of possibly (ew) sharing germs.

When it comes to home practice, however, tranquil solitude reigns. And while DVDs (and sites like Yoga Today) can help guide you, there's no interactivity or feedback from a teacher to help you perfect your pose or modify a position.

Does this mean the time has come for the ancient meditative practice to meet modern video conferencing technology? Sarah Hamilton, a yoga teacher in training, thinks so. She holds free classes from her home and uses the same web conferencing technology that gets her through her high-powered day job to stream live video to your computer or phone, so you can practice along with her. Since it's live, she's able to ask students to give her feedback throughout the class, and if they have a video camera they can aim it to their mat so she can see them

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At its best, exercise should be effective and fun, because if you don't enjoy it, you aren't likely to keep it up. While we mock some old-school fitness techniques and trends, there are lessons and moves to be learned from popular exercise trends of the past. (Think Buns of Steel, The Firm, and Jane Fonda).

In celebration of these totally righteous retro workouts, we're spotlighting some classic and cool exercises that should never go out of style. First up is roller skating, which is a killer way to burn calories while listening to some hot tunes and shaking your grove thing. Need a reason to lace up your skates? Come and take a ride with me . . .

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Cauliflower is a pretty bright spot amongst Winter produce; it's also underrated. And even though its pale color might lead you to believe that it doesn't have much nutritional value, it's actually a cruciferous vegetable and in the same family as broccoli and kale . Besides helping prevent cancer and reduce the risk of cancer, cruciferous veggies also benefit the liver and the cardiovascular system.

Now that you know how beneficial cauliflower is, it's time to get cooking!

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If your idea of the perfect night at home includes a couple of slices of margarita pizza, a glass of wine, and a blockbuster, you aren't alone. What's not to love about cheesy, saucy goodness, right? Delicious though it may be, most pizza is loaded with calories and fat, and while there are tricks to make it healthier (like heart-healthy toppings, whole wheat pizza dough, or even blotting excess oil), it can still be a diet buster.

Enjoying your favorite foods in moderation is a smart attitude, but if you still want another slice (or two!), try adopting that taste in another form. Cook up a lighter substitute that will satisfy your taste for everyone's favorite food. Here are some scrumptious suggestions to get you started.

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Having heard many yoga enthusiasts with diverse practices praise Shiva Rea, I looked forward to taking her Fire and Flow: Agni Namaskar class at the San Francisco Yoga Journal Conference a couple of weeks ago. I must admit, I was a little skeptical too and feared her style would be overly spiritual, pedantic, or judgmental (I have been lectured about the evils of cheese by yoga instructors and really just wanted to get my asana on). But two hours and 108 push-ups later, I was sold. She is one cool lady, even when she's talking about fire tending in the modern age. Shiva ReaShiva talks with her entire body; almost as if she is dancing her words. She's goofy, too, a plus in my book. But when discussing the power of yoga, Shiva can get pretty serious. For her yoga is a movement meditation and the fiery sun salutation is the perfect tool for understanding your strength. Throughout the class of sun salutation, we completed nine cycles of 12 push-ups, along with a crazy array of arm balances, chair

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