The X-Factor's Rx For Healthier Kids!

                 Overcome Hardships Like Demi! 

Did you catch Demi Lovato on the T.V. show- "Hollywood Access" 
this past week?
She's promoting her new book, "Staying Strong, 365 Days A Year!"
In the book, Ms. Lovato reveals everything- her struggles with
drugs and eating disorders.

If you're a mom of a young girl or boy, you may want to listen to the 
new advice that may help keep your child off drugs,  help them
become smarter and may even help them avoid the difficulties and
heartaches of eating disorders.

What type of therapy is this?
It's Hugging!
That's right- Hug Therapy has been around for yrs.
and thanks to new research, it's gaining in popularity here in the U.S.
You may already know about the health benefits of
eating dinner together, playing board games and attending 
religious services to help kids stay out of trouble and do well 
in school, but hugging?

Yes, your hugs, kisses and encouragement shows your child you
really care for them, and  it improves signaling between your child's brain
and body, which in turn, enhances her body image and lowers her risk
of ever developing an eating disorder.
As for more brainpower:
Kids who have nurturing moms (and dads) have a 15% bigger hippocampus,
(an area of the brain involved in learning) and this helps them learn faster,
remember more and perform better in school.

That's it- A simple, painless and inexpensive way to help your kids become
happier, healthier and more successful.
And one more thing, although the research mentioned moms as the
nurturers, let's not forget the importance of kind, loving and nurturing dads.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!

Marriage Rxs For Alec Baldwin!

               Marriage Secrets For Alec & Hilaria! 

As you may know, the temperamental Alec Baldwin was married
this weekend. He married the beautiful yoga instructor named
Hilaria Thomas. We wish them success and a long union, but with
Mr. Baldwin it may not be possible.
That's why, we decided to list some ancient secrets based on
Buddist principles, for a long and prosperous union.
The Wedding Tips: 
1) Express With More Than Words-
Simply put: When you ask your spouse how his day went
and he gives a one-word answer, don't say "fine" and walk away.
Touch his arm and say " No really, I'd like to hear more about
your day." The Buddist principle of love is "profound interest!"
Interest in your day, hobbies and work.
2) Match Up Your Breathing-
Whenever the 2 of you are sitting together, try and match your breathing
to your partner's. This creates incredible closeness. We instantly feel a
subconsciously stronger connection to those who mirror our breathing patterns
and gestures.
Another example: Your baby lying on your chest helps you to feel a stronger
connection to him or her.
3) Show Appreciation-
It may be difficult at times, but the single most important
thing you can do for a long marriage- show appreciation, verbally
and physically. Telling your wife, how kind, beautiful, hardworking and
smart she is-will go a long way in terms of how successful the marriage will be.
4) Look Into The Eyes-
Ever hear "The eyes are the windows to the soul?"
Well, there's a reason for the saying, it's true. Prolonged eye
contact shows that you're sincere, you care and it
increases special bonding hormones like Oyxtocin. 
5) Watch How You Argue-
Have to ask your spouse about spending money or doing more chores?
Don't start off accusing- ("You never help out with chores")
Start off on a gentler note-as in "I'd appreciate your help with the garage"
Or "We both need to cut back on spending money" Doing it this
way, will certainly bring you closer. Another tip: Sit on his or her right
side, a spouse is more likely to respond more kindly, when spoken to
from the right side.
6) Hug It Out-
It worked for the sleazy agent on "Entourage." Hugging is gaining
more prominence as a valuable method of curing.
Hug for a few seconds each day and work up to 30 or 60 seconds.
This is a great way to help men get in touch with their feminine and caring
side and not just the side that wants Sex.
7) Get Out And About-
Do you head outdoors to bike ride, hike, catch a frisbee
or play catch with gloves and a ball? Couples who do physical
things together like this,  (not just Sex) stimulate senses, that trigger
the production of dopamine, (the attention hormone) helping you
appreciate each other more.

There you have it, 7 tips for the newly married in Hollywood,
or the couple from Sioux City, Iowa-who've been married for 3 yrs.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!