LivingHealthy Contributor
Elizabeth Jenkins is a freelance writer, specializing in beauty, health, and lifestyle. Her work has appeared in a variety of print and online publications, including In Style, Country Living, Food Network Magazine, Redbook, Health, Every Day with Rachel Ray, Allure, HGTV Magazine, Real Simple, prevention.com, and glo.com. She has interviewed several A-list celebrities on their tips for staying balanced, including actress Eva Longoria, designer Cynthia Rowley, and chef Tyler Florence. She also reports on restaurants, boutiques, hotels, and spas in Orange County, San Diego, and Palm Springs. Jenkins lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children. Her secret to living healthy is “Making family, friends, and sleep a priority.”
Sleep. Diet. Exercise. Those are the three cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle. According to Alon Avidan, MD, Director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center, “a good night’s sleep” (seven to eight quality hours) is necessary for our cells to rejuvenate, getting rid of toxins and undergoing repair....
