Blog - Sheryl Kraft

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Menopause and Anxiety (Revisited)

Published in: Anxiety, brain health, Depression, estrogen, Exercise, Memory, Memory Loss, Menopause, mental health, Midlife, Panic Attacks, perimenopause, Sleep, sleep disorders

DOES THIS SOUND VAGUELY FAMILIAR? ..."Crippling anxiety, sleep issues, panic attacks, lack of energy, weight gain, intense sweating, no sex drive dry hair and brittle nails." – Just a few of the 219 comments expressed by women from around the globe in response to a 2011 blog I wrote titled, "Menopause and Anxiety" for HealthyWomen.org. It turns out anxiety is not the only thing about … [Read more...] about Menopause and Anxiety (Revisited)

Quick and Dirty Winter Beauty Tips

Published in: Bubble baths, Chapped hands, Dry skin, How to help dry skin in the winter, How to treat dry skin, What to do about dry skin in the winter, Winter dryness

Even though it's not officially winter yet, my hands tell me that it is. Meaning what? There you go, it's dry skin. Uncomfortably dry. Chapped. Flaking, cracking and generally...tight. Even though I wear rubber gloves when I wash dishes, and I wear gloves outside when the mercury dips low enough, and I apply hand lotion frequently... there you go. The hands have stopped cooperating. And the … [Read more...] about Quick and Dirty Winter Beauty Tips

Help For Thinning Eyelashes

Published in: eyelash extensions, false eyelashes, how to get fuller lashes, How to grow longer eyelashes, how to have longer eyelashes, Latisse, mascara, products that grow eyelashes, Rapidlash, ways to get your eyelashes to grow

I know you want to bat your eyelashes again. But they're either too short, too sparse, too thin or too meager. Whoever said you can't be too rich or too thin clearly didn't figure eyelashes into the equation. So, what can you do? I'm glad you asked. Spoiler Alert: This post contains a surprise giveaway. Read all the way through and you'll see what I mean. (Although if you cheat … [Read more...] about Help For Thinning Eyelashes

Beauty Q: Why Are My Eyelashes Thinning?

Published in: Aging, Beauty, Eyelashes, Thinning eyelashes, What causes eyelashes to thin, Why am I losing my eyelashes, Why eyelashes fall out

Do you like the word thin…except when it applies to your eyelashes? Yeah, I thought so. It’s not your imagination: Thinning eyelashes come with this so-called midlife aging thing. What’s happening? The four stages of eyelash development – growing, resting, shedding and re-growth – while cycling continuously, slows down. Or maybe the eyelash follicles quit producing altogether. Like some people … [Read more...] about Beauty Q: Why Are My Eyelashes Thinning?

Win a New Genius Wahl Massage Patch!

Published in: Aging, Giveaways, Health, Midlife, Pain, Pain relief

I love hosting giveaways. And who doesn't love to win? That's why I'm so happy to gift one of my readers with a brand-new genius product: The Wahl Pulsing Massage Patch. You can read about it here ...but make sure to come back to this page and leave a comment to be eligible to be the winner. Because, after all, you might be one of the estimated 75 to 85 percent of all Americans who will suffer … [Read more...] about Win a New Genius Wahl Massage Patch!

A High School Student and Aspiring Writer from Australia Reaches Out…

I would love to hear a few things on the prospect from a first hand-perspective, and would be thrilled to learn more about it from you. Your advice is well valued and I’m very grateful to have such wise words from someone with such first hand experience.

I will be looking forward to reading more of your wonderful articles in the future!

Best wishes,

Mikayla

Due to your article, traffic and sales have been great this past week!

On behalf of our entire organization, we'd like to thank you so much for featuring our product in last week’s Parade Magazine. Due to your article, traffic and sales have been great this past week.! We are a small business that prides ourselves on excellent product quality and customer service. We work hard to make quality products and market them effectively but then sometimes you get a gift like your article which really takes us to the next level. We will be eternally grateful to you for choosing us as one of your eye product recommendations.

I’m writing to express my admiration for the work you are doing!

I'm a young medical writer trying to get a foothold in the industry, so the portfolio you have on your website showcasing your accomplishments is something that I'm aiming to achieve.

I don't want to take up too much of your time, but I am hoping you can share some advice, tips, or guidance as I work on this, my lateral career change!

Thanks for taking the time to read this - I know you probably have much more exciting things to be doing, but just know that your work is inspiring me to continue down this writing path.