Stress, painful life experiences and self-doubt can all get in the way of living a healthy and fulfilling life. But these challenges can be filled with life-affirming lessons that not only remind us of the importance of making our health and wellness a priority, but point us in the direction to lasting, positive change. A new book, The Heart of Living Well: Six Principles for a Life of Health, Beauty and Balance, shows women how to let go of fear, doubt, past failures, stress and other barriers that get in the way of living a healthier, more centered and balanced life. In this inspirational blueprint for healthy living, author and lifestyle expert Judy Lubin, MPH, shares her own story of transformation, moving from depression and burnout to embracing wellness as a path toward optimal living and healing body, mind, heart and spirit.

Wellness, according to Judy, is not just about being physically healthy, but about being whole and complete. "It's about being truly awake and alive in your life, living with an open heart and mind, vibrant spirit, healthy body and an inner glow that translates to real, outer beauty."

With a warm, flowing and conversational style, Judy artfully presents a unique and spirited approach to women's wellness based on her personal struggles and nearly ten years of experience creating, managing and promoting health programs. From eating wisely, to learning how to listen to your body and emotions for cues on how to best care for yourself, The Heart of Living Well will guide you to an understanding of how everyday lifestyle choices and self-care practices can be used to learn, grow and honor the vision and values that you have set for yourself.

"Wellness is about living a conscious life in line with our values. When you know what you value, it's easier to make decisions that honor who you are and what you want to see in your life."

Judy offers six principles for women who want to enjoy greater health, beauty and balance. Weaving the latest research with practical tools and mind-body exercises, expert advice, personal stories, inspirational quotes and anecdotes from other women, she provides powerful and down-to-earth solutions to help you:

1. Open Your Mind to Wellness. Create space in your mind and your life for greater health and wellbeing by letting go of limiting thoughts and beliefs. Believe in your inner beauty, wisdom and power.

2. Find Your Balance. Simplify your life and keep stress at bay so you can direct your energy toward people and activities that nourish and uplift you.

3. Feed Your Spirit. Enrich yourself through practices and rituals that build your connection to yourself, God and the world. Reconnect and commit to your values so your lifestyle choices become clearer and easier.

4. Open Your Heart. Tune in to your emotions and live from your heart by following your passions, and practicing forgiveness, gratitude and compassion for yourself and others.

5. Honor Your Body. Respect, love and appreciate your body. Find new joy in exercise, eating and self-care by listening to your body and the natural rhythms of life.

6. Live in Beauty. Reclaim your inner radiance by celebrating and connecting with the beauty and greatness within and around you.

Filled with life-affirming truth and beauty, The Heart of Living Well is a wise and warm manual that transforms wellness into a spirited path of self-discovery and personal empowerment. Visit www.heartandstylewoman.com to purchase or for more information.



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Judy Lubin, MPH