At 5 months pregnant, my friend Samantha is coping with one thing most ladies expertise at some purpose throughout a physiological condition or whereas breast-feeding: hair loss. Over the previous few months, she has detected that she’s losing a lot of hair than usual, particularly once she washes it and combs it out. Understandably, she’s … Continue reading Hair loss after pregnancy?
Are you hosting Oscar’s party this Sunday? Looking to make it festive without feeling terrible at work the next day? Why not skip the alcohol and try a non-alcoholic sweet treat, like this simple “Cosmo” recipe created by my favorite bartender: Ingredients: * 3 ounces of cranberry juice * 1 ounce of pomegranate juice * … Continue reading Toast the Oscars with a Healthy & Cosmo
With all the continuing discussion concerning healthy college lunches, I can not facilitate however remember my childhood. My nose still stings after I bear in mind that pungent aroma (awful to ME, however maybe tantalizing to others) and also a lot of steaming, factory-made slop (unappealing to ME, but perhaps scrumptious to others) that appeared … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Eat Peanuts
Hi, I’m Marilyn Balcombe. I’m an energetic 52-year-old skilled and community activist during a rural city in Maryland WHO was recently diagnosed with carcinoma. I have an excellent husband, Jonathan, and an energetic, terrific 15-year- recent girl, Emily. While we have a tendency to live terribly busy lives, we take time to enjoy ourselves and … Continue reading Life After a Breast Cancer
Since last week after I wrote concerning being a part of the Sandwich Generation, I can not appear to induce my very own folks, and their advancing age, out of my mind. And having simply spent four days with my 80-year-old mum created it sink in even a lot of. While she’s lucky to not … Continue reading Are you Protect Your Vision Against Macular Degeneration as You Age
Change is scary, especially when the parameters around it are unknown and rather confusing. Health care reform is one of those unnerving changes. The bill will extend insurance coverage to 32 million additional Americans by 2019, but it will certainly affect us all. The question is: how? Highlights: The new bill will place more stringent … Continue reading How Does the New Health Care Reform Bill Mean for Me
A coworker of mine was recently telling me of her mosquito woes— she can’t seem to leave the house without getting attacked. I can commiserate; after a weekend picnic, I’m itching my feet with one hand and typing with the other. But if you’ve been following this blog, you probably know that I’m a bit … Continue reading Tips to Repel Mosquitoes Naturally
Among the benefits of eating peanuts is one that resonates with nearly everybody (and makes everyone happy, if they love— and previously eschewed— peanuts): peanuts can help with weight loss. No, I am not planning to gift yet one more crazy reducing diet, like eat unlimited amounts of peanuts and peanut butter and you’re guaranteed … Continue reading If Lose Weight? Eat Peanuts
Science and research are a godsend, but it can get so darn confusing and frustrating sometimes. Take Alzheimer’s disease; it’s forever in the news. Brain games help, researchers say. Sleep and diet are important, scientists insist. Genes and exercise count, everyone agrees. It’s arduous to stay up with everything; it all changes daily and generally, … Continue reading Best Herbs And Spices For Your Brain
Having just returned from Arizona where I was lucky enough to spend a few glorious days at Miraval Spain Tucson, I must admit I’m feeling both fortunate and frustrated. Fortunate that I got to experience a beautiful, restful place and the most divine, mood-altering Thai massage. Frustrated because the massage therapist refused to fly home with … Continue reading What is Lower Back Pain ?
