Cris Simone Debuts As Beauty And Health Resource For Professional Women Of Color

July 13, 2009 - PRLog -- CrisSimone.com was launched January 2009, and inspires its audience to address their health and wellness and work/life balance by shaping their discerning tastes in the best of health, wellness and beauty practices; interviewing well-known experts and busy professional women who share insight on how they live a premier lifestyle; providing insider tips on fabulous products and services; and by participating in wellness events.

“Cris Simone conducts biweekly giveaways of the best beauty products on the market,” says Dr. Christine Thorpe, co-founder. “We also secure special promotions from fabulous spas, salons and fitness facilities for our readers.”

Cris Simone recognizes it is often hard for women to meet the challenge of careers while maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, exercise, and time to pamper themselves. Unfortunately women of color are most disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses. Many of these illnesses are the result of poor diets, lack of exercise and stressful environment. The professional woman of color is often forgotten when health disparities are discussed because they are expected to know better and have access to the necessary resources to live healthy lifestyles.

However, the most recent statistics show that this segment of the population has a high mortality from chronic illnesses, irrespective of educational levels or socioeconomic status.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics, black and Hispanic women are more likely to die from heart disease and cancer compared to other racial/ethnic groups.

“Instead of dwelling on the statistics, we focus on decreasing the barriers to self-care and empowering women to live their best lives, “ says Dr. Thorpe. “We are committed to providing women of color with practical ways to enhance their health and beauty.”

CrisSimone.com targets busy women of color ages 25 to 45 who desire a space that speaks to their particular lifestyle needs.  Cris Simone represents the wellness goddess who is within, the voice that quietly speaks to us about self-care. She understands the importance of balancing beauty and wellness, and the desire to live luxuriously. Through this online resource, the aim is to tap into that goddess' voice and help her to be released into the realm of fully embracing self-love, self-care, and the desire to no longer be a statistic, but a more complete woman.

To reach Dr. Thorpe and learn more about CrisSimone.com, please call 646-373-7272 or email at cwthorpe@crissimone.com. You can also visit www.crissimone.com

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CrisSimone.com is a health and wellness lifestyle resource for professional women of color. Cris Simone aims to inspire its audience to address their health, wellness and balance by shaping their discerning tastes in the best of lifestyle practices.