It’s the most wonderful time of the year, yet some people can’t help but get down in the dumps around the holidays. It’s ironic that although the season is supposed to be chock-full of cheer, it’s often just the opposite. According to the National Mental Health Association, there are many…
When you meet the person of your dreams, he or she may seem like the total package – perfect in every way. We all know that’s not the case, but in the throes of a passionate relationship, the little flaws can be overlooked. That’s a good thing, until you get…
Do you want to pucker up to Billy Bob Thornton or Brad Pitt? We can’t prove it’s her lips that land her all the celebrity hotties, but you can’t deny that Angelina Jolie has one of the most popular pouts in Hollywood. Having luscious lips is a dream for many…
If you watch the news or read the newspaper or magazines, it is easy to find a long list of reasons why you should lose or maintain your weight as well as an equally long – if not longer – list of unique diet ideas that are meant to make…
When your teenager starts to get out of hand you have to ask yourself some hard questions. The first step is to honestly evaluate how you think you’re doing when communicating with your teen. Do you feel you are sharing valuable information and time? Or do you feel there is…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
How many times have we started a diet, only to have a decrease in blood sugar sabotage our efforts by lunchtime? Sometimes dieting can feel like a double-edged sword. We do everything right. We count calories, fat and carbohydrates and we reduce our sodium. Then why does it sometimes feel…
In a split, be it amicable or acrimonious, it’s the division of assets and child custody that typically get the most attention when dealing with closure. While those issues are usually addressed in court, one thing that isn’t openly discussed is who gets the friends. Unfortunately, someone is always going…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
Before starting a new diet plan or spending money on a new weight-loss product, it’s important to first define your goal. What exactly do you consider your ideal weight to be? Are you looking to reduce your weight to Y pounds, lower your body fat to X percentage, or lower…
There’s nothing fun about contending with dry hair. When you’re struggling with dull, lifeless hair, it seems like there’s no solution for getting to the root of the problem. Oftentimes, dry hair is accompanied by dandruff. Not sure what causes dry hair? Consider these factors: Hair dye, perms, chlorine from…
Kegel. The word alone can cause a girl to giggle. But Kegels are no laughing matter. These exercises effectively strengthen the pelvic floor and the benefits are far reaching. After all, this is one muscle you want to give a workout, especially if you want to keep certain bodily functions…