L.A.’s Crazy Juice Cleansing Obsession

Comments (2) | Food, Health, juice bars, juice cleanse

Katherine Ostrowski

Southern California is obsessed with juice cleansing, but the medical community is skeptical.

Egg Donation: A Rising Solution To Expensive Tuition

Comments (5) | egg donation, Health, Health, USC

Katherine Ostrowski
Staff Reporter

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A USC senior opens up about the pros and cons of her experience as an egg donor.

Flu Season Strikes Early

Comments (0) | center for disease control, Flu Season, Health, vaccination

Katherine Ostrowski
Staff Reporter

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The Center for Disease Control urges everyone to get flu shots to protect themselves against the H3N2 strain.

FitGirl: Stay Fit During the Holidays With The “Caveman” Diet

Comments (1) | diet, Health, holidays, Paleo Diet

Katherine Ostrowski
Columnist

FitGirl. (Didi Beck/Neon Tommy)

Research shows you can shed pounds and reduce disease by following the diet of a caveman.

Santa Monica Fitness Classes Might Wane After January

Comments (0) | Health, Health, santa monica city council

Katherine Ostrowski
Staff Reporter

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Santa Monica considers adding firm guidelines for outdoor exercise classes.

FitGirl: Get Inspired by Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

Comments (1) | fat, Health, Joe Cross, Sick & Nearly Dead, weight loss

Katherine Ostrowski
Columnist

FitGirl. (Didi Beck/Neon Tommy)

Watch Joe Cross’ 97-minute documentary on two middle-aged men who put their lives back together with juice cleansing.

Glow BIO Juice Bar To Open on Melrose

Comments (0) | detox, Food, GLOW BIO, Health, juice, juicing, Kimberly Synder, nutrition, wellness

Katherine Ostrowski
Staff Reporter

Celebrity nutritionist, Kimberly Synder, launches her own juice bar on Melrose.

FitGirl: Paddle Boarding Meets Yoga With YogAqua

Comments (255) | FitGirl, fitness, Health, paddleboard yoga

Katherine Ostrowski
Columnist

FitGirl. (Didi Beck/Neon Tommy)

"YogAqua: Where the ocean is your yoga mat."

Hurricane Sandy Creates New Health Concerns

Comments (2) | center for disease control, Health, Health, Hurricane Sandy

Katherine Ostrowski
Staff Reporter

Mold, bacteria-infested water and carbon monoxide exposure are some major health concerns.

FitGirl: Why You Should Love Your Curves

Comments (2) | Health, undefined

Katherine Ostrowski
Columnist

FitGirl. (Didi Beck/Neon Tommy)

Let go of your “perfect weight."

FitGirl: Easy And Healthy Fall Snacks

Comments (0) | halloween, Health, healthy snacks, pinterest, pumpkin

Katherine Ostrowski
Columnist

FitGirl. (Didi Beck/Neon Tommy)

Instead of candy this Halloween, try one of these healthy (but still delicious) fall snacks.

FitGirl: Carbs Are Now OK For Dieting

Comments (10) | FitGirl, Health, low-glycemic, weight loss

Katherine Ostrowski
Columnist

FitGirl. (Didi Beck/Neon Tommy)

A study shows a low-gylcemic diet keeps pounds off long-term.

Taylor Swift's New Album Is Lackluster, Not "Red" Hot

Comments (3) | album reviews, Music, Opinion, Red, Taylor Swift

Katherine Ostrowski
Staff Reporter

VIDEO: Aside from a few gems, Swift’s new album is a letdown.

Watchdog Organizations Give Sheriff Baca Shot At Redemption

Comments (0) | abused reporters, ACLU, american civil liberties union, citizens' commission on jail violence, inmate abuse, lee baca, Los Angeles, miriam krinsky, resignation, Sheriff Baca, Sheriff Lee Baca

Katherine Ostrowski
Staff Reporter

Despite shocking innmate abuse by deputies, L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca keeps his job.

Blumhouse of Horrors Haunts Downtown Los Angeles

Comments (0) | Arts+Culture, Blumhouse of horrors, halloween, haunted house

Katherine Ostrowski
Staff Reporter

Paranormal Activity producer Jason Blum crafts new "Blumhouse of Horrors" haunted house in downtown L.A.

FitGirl: Revive Your Running Routine With Trail-Running

Comments (0) | FitGirl, Health, running

Katherine Ostrowski
Columnist

Bored with your running routine? Get off the treadmill and onto a trail.

American Beverage Companies Revamp Vending Machines to Fight Obesity

Comments (0) | american beverage association, calories count vending program, choose health LA, choose less weigh less, fast food, Health, la county, Los Angeles, mcdonalds, Obesity, obesity epidemic, portion control, portion sizes, soda, vending machines

Katherine Ostrowski
Staff Reporter

Vending machines join the battle against obesity by encouraging consumers to choose low-calorie options.

FitGirl: Mud Runs—A New Delightfully Dirty Fitness Trend

Comments (12) | FitGirl, Health, mud run, Rose Bowl

Katherine Ostrowski
Columnist

Hundreds of body-painted, spandex-wearing runners battled 17 obstacles during The Gladiator Rock’n Run.

Peanut Butter Marks Twelfth Salmonella Recall In 2012

Comments (1) | center for disease control, Health, peanut butter, salmonella

Katherine Ostrowski
Staff Reporter

Salmonella (Creative Commons).

There were 11 outbreaks in 2011, three in 2008.

FitGirl: Drink Yourself Skinny? The Low-Down On Juice Detoxes

Comments (0) | FitGirl, Health, juice cleanse

Katherine Ostrowski
Columnist

Is juice cleansing beneficial or just an overrated method of torture for the health-obsessed? Neon Tommy investigates.

Candidates Try To Sway Swing States

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Katherine Ostrowski
Staff Reporter

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Obama and Romney battle for votes in Colorado as well as other swing states.

FitGirl: Beach Running For A Better Body

Comments (0) | Beach, fitness, Health, running

Katherine Ostrowski

Beach running: softer sand for a tougher run.

Occupy L.A. One Year Later

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Katherine Ostrowski
Contributor

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Occupy L.A. and its spin-offs have made strides, but will it continue?

FitGirl: Free Fitness Apps For Your Smart Phone

Comments (4) | App, Apple iPhone, Health, workout

Katherine Ostrowski
Fitness Columnist

Health and fitness apps can double as personal trainers, dietitians and even yoga teachers for iPhone users. Explore a few of the highest-rated, free health apps offered.

FitGirl: A Class at L.A.’s Unique Interval Training Facility Burn 60

Comments (0) | Burn 60, Health, Interval training, workout

Katherine Ostrowski
Columnist

Burn 60 offers a challenging 60-minute "total fitness solution."

FitGirl: Take Summer Workouts To A New Level With Adventure Races

Comments (0) | adventure races, Health, tough mudder

Katherine Ostrowski
Columnist

Switch up your work out this summer with Adventure races. Courses range from 12-mile obstacle courses to 5K runs involving paint, foam and mud.

FitGirl: Behind The Workout Craze "Insanity"

Comments (0) | exercise, Health, Insanity Workout, weight loss

Katherine Ostrowski
Columnist

Why are people going insane over "Insanity," a demanding 60-day, six-times a week, DVD exercise program?

FitGirl: The Hidden Calories In Drinking

Comments (2) | Alcohol, calories, college, Health

Katherine Ostrowski
Contributor

Between alcohol, chasers and drunk eating, the calories from a night out add up and you might end up regretting more than bad decisions and dreadful Facebook photos.

FitGirl: Downtown Gets A New Style Of Salads At Tossed

Comments (3) | FitGirl, Health, Health, LA Restaurants, salad, Tossed

Katherine Ostrowski

Move over Salad Farm, Downtown has a new restaurant that capitalizes on LA residents’ fanatical obsession with healthy, low-calorie dining.

FitGirl: Why Carnivores Will Like The Veggie Grill Too

Comments (1) | Health, restaurants, veggie grill

Katherine Ostrowski
Columnist

At The Veggie Grill, chefs make Veganism delicious with mouth-watering recipes that even include cheeseburgers and carrot cake.

FitGirl: Switch Up Your Work Out With Interval Training

Comments (0) | exercise, Health, Interval training

Katherine Ostrowski
Columnist

Everyone has a gym routine. High intensity interval training, HIIT, is one way to spice up your workout routine while also pushing your body to its limit.

FitGirl: Why Fad Diets Don't Work

Comments (3) | dieting, fad diet, Health

Katherine Ostrowski

Spring break can be bittersweet. Crash diests become a popular solution when scenic beaches and bikinis are in season.

FitGirl: Protein Powder – A More Convenient Option

Comments (0) | FitGirl, Health, nutrition, protein powder

Katherine Ostrowski
Columnist

Protein powder has evolved from a fitness trend to a widely used supplement.

FitGirl: An Experience in Acupuncture

Comments (5) | Acupuncture, Health

Katherine Ostrowski
Columnist

Acupuncture is an ancient process where specialized doctors stick patients with thin needles at acupuncture points throughout the body but does it actually work?