The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid is vastly different from the USDA pyramid. Meat is to be eaten on a monthly basis. Sweets, eggs, poultry and fish should be eaten on a weekly basis. Cheese and yogurt, olive oil, fruits, beans, nuts, legumes, vegetables, bread, pasta, rice and other whole grains should…
Kids come out of the womb with some strange-looking markings sometimes. The good news is that there’s usually nothing wrong with a newborn that has a strange-looking skin condition. Here are a few marks and characteristics you might see in a new baby. Mongolian spots — flat, grayish round marks…
More and more children under the age of six are now in school. The sweeping social, economic, and technological changes of the last decade have made school an increasingly important part of our children’s lives at ever-younger ages. We no longer see early childhood schools as the luxury our parents…
Fast food restaurants, convenience stores and other one-stop shops for junk food can be the ultimate landmine for even the most determined dieter. When hunger strikes, it’s important to have healthy foods on hand. So instead of putting your diet on ice, put some healthy foods on it. When hunger…
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Everyone’s hair coloring experience is different. For some, dying their hair is a set part of their schedule, penciled in on the calendar right along with dental appointments and PTA meetings. For others, it’s a spur-of-the-moment decision made to change things up when life feels boring and mundane. Similarly, while…
Almost everyone has suffered from acne at one time or another in his or her life. It is primarily a disorder of the sebaceous gland (glands in the skin that secrete an oily substance) of the face, the neck and back. When the sebaceous glands become clogged with the oily…
Many people find they have to change their workout according to the weather. They also have a tough time finding the time to make it to the gym. With WATP, you have eliminated the common obstacles that stand between you and a daily workout. All of Sansone’s workouts (she’s sold…
There’s probably nothing more relaxing than soaking in a hot, fragrant bath. Make the most of this “me” time by using the right products for your skin and for maximum attitude adjustment! Baths are especially therapeutic for skin conditions such as itching, sunburns, psoriasis, poison ivy and many more. Choosing…
There’s nothing wrong with relying on an old standby when you want to look great, as long as that standby is a timeless piece that never goes out of fashion, like the little black dress, a great pair of jeans, a classic suit or a cashmere sweater. Having one outfit…
by Sher Matsen Rubies have long been thought to have healing properties in treating both the blood and matters of the heart. When you say the word ruby you immediately visualize the colorful images of this stone, as well as an emotional response of passion, romance, and power. Yes that’s…