It happens a lot. I suppose it's because I write about health, beauty, nutrition and fitness, and I'm privy to so many expert opinions and so many different products. Sometimes I'll try them once, and then never use them again. But other times I'm delighted and surprised to have found something I never knew about before - and am delighted when I love it and grant it a permanent place on my … [Read more...] about 7 Amazing Health & Beauty Finds
A New Way to Get Rid of Unwanted Fat
We all have our share of them – those spots on our bodies where fat loves to hang out. For some, it might be areas in the lower body with lovely nicknames like "bubble butt," "thunder thighs", "cankles;" "saddlebags," "love handles" or "FUPA" (you'll have to look that last one up). Then there's that fat which accumulates in areas above the belly known affectionately as "bat wings," or "turkey … [Read more...] about A New Way to Get Rid of Unwanted Fat
20 Reasons I’m Grateful for My Grown Child
Today my first-born turns 30. REALLY? That sounds like someone else is saying it... But yes, time has a way of speeding by, and they grow up so fast and all those cliches which I won't bore you with. Except... I am tempted to say that I remember, minute by minute, second by second, the moments leading to his birth and then the sights, smells, sensations and feelings at the moment of his … [Read more...] about 20 Reasons I’m Grateful for My Grown Child
Your Wardrobe Essentials Shopping List
If you read my last post, Closet Cleaning 101, then chances are – maybe? – you've attacked your closet and gotten rid of what you don't need or no longer wear. I have semi-attacked mine, stopping short when the difficulty of parting with certain so-called "important" items became too distressing. Insert echoes of "But it might come back into style!!!" here. I should know better. And, … [Read more...] about Your Wardrobe Essentials Shopping List
Lose Weight With Peanuts
Huh? Did you read that right? It seems counterintuitive, yes. But according to some recent informal random comments on a post I wrote for HealthyWomen.org in 2011, people really did lose weight when they included peanuts in their diets. Here are just a few key reasons you can lose weight with peanuts: Since peanuts and peanut butter are packed with fiber and protein, they keep you satisfied … [Read more...] about Lose Weight With Peanuts
Closet Cleaning 101
Lately I find myself wanting to rid myself of a lot of clothing in my closet. Maybe it's because it's a new year. Or maybe because by this time, I've finally embraced the whole quality over quantity thing. Besides, it is altogether true that there is truth to that 80/20 rule - you wear 20 percent of your clothing 80 percent of the time – so who needs all those … [Read more...] about Closet Cleaning 101
Can’t See a Doctor? How to Cope.
The Association of American Medical Colleges projects that the nation will face a shortage of 12,000 to 31,000 primary-care physicians by 2025. So it's no wonder you may be finding it harder to find a doctor or to schedule an appointment with the one you have. What's fueling this problem? The baby boom generation pouring into older age, an aging physician workforce preparing to retire and an … [Read more...] about Can’t See a Doctor? How to Cope.
The Ultimate Gift Guide (And How to Drop a Hint for What You Really Want)
Gift giving....it's a tricky business. Sometimes people are stumped for what to buy (I've been there. Stressing about what to buy someone – "Will they like it?" "Do they need it?" "Will they want to re-gift it?" – can be so nerve-wracking, after all, and can take all the fun out of buying.) Generally speaking, I think that you can't go wrong with something from the likes of a Canadian gift box … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Gift Guide (And How to Drop a Hint for What You Really Want)
How’s Your Pelvic Health?
HEALTH STATISTIC(S) OF THE DAY More than one-third of U.S. women suffer from pelvic floor disorder, or PFD. About 377,000 are reported to have had surgery (as of 20102) for the disorder, with those numbers expected to climb significantly over the next several decades. During their lifetime, approximately one in 11 women will have surgery to address pelvic floor issues, says women's health … [Read more...] about How’s Your Pelvic Health?
Eat Smart This Thanksgiving
STATISTIC OF THE DAY One in six Americans – that’s 48 million – gets sick from foodborne illnesses each year. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) That’s a lot of bathroom time. Even worse: 128,000 people need to be put in the hospital and 3,000 die of these illnesses (mostly children and the elderly, who are the most vulnerable). HOW TO MAKE SURE YOUR STOMACH STAYS SECURE THIS … [Read more...] about Eat Smart This Thanksgiving