Do you have diabetes? Thirty million Americans have diabetes, and it’s estimated that millions more have prediabetes. Seniors are at an even higher risk of diabetes, and roughly 25 percent of older adults have diabetes according to Aging.com. If you’re … Continue reading →
Deciding on moving one of your parents to a nursing home is tough. It is a big change for them, their spouse, and everyone in the family. Additionally, there are various costs involved in nursing home care which requires sound … Continue reading →
Why can’t I use the same skincare products all year long? This is something many women are confused about. Why would you change something that isn’t broken —that is the saying right? Well, what if you were able to make … Continue reading →
It’s no secret that each birthday has a different meaning after you hit your thirties. When we’re young we look forward to turning 16, 21, 25 and maybe even 30. But after that, let’s be honest, your skin starts to … Continue reading →
As we get older and wiser, unfortunately so does the radiance and smoothness of our skin. Since we can’t slow down the clock, we need to understand what causes the change by understanding what those changes are and how to … Continue reading →
So we know that every season comes with new buzz words especially in skincare but Bee Venom is still fairly new to most. So, let’s start with the obvious — if you’re allergic to bee-stings, this ingredient isn’t for you … Continue reading →
When we talk about aging skin often we are trying to understand the causes. So it is important to understand the role collagen has while building your skincare routine. Because let’s face it, you and your best girlfriend may share … Continue reading →
Do you know what’s in your skincare products? More importantly, do you know why they are there? These are important questions to understand. Typically you will see a long list of “stuff” on an ingredient list on most beauty products … Continue reading →
Retinol – you’ve heard of it, you may have even tried, but do you know why it’s such a big deal? It sounds kind of chemical-y but if you have heard of it you know it’s a beauty maven. What … Continue reading →
Have you ever wondered what’s your skincare profile? Do you think you are a connoisseur of all things beauty products? Whether you keep a steady routine or not, this test is designed to help you understand what your profile is … Continue reading →
The skincare industry is a little intimidating, we know, with so many types of products, techniques, and systems where do you begin. To start, we recommend you focus on a routine that covers the basics and goes beyond just the … Continue reading →
As exciting as the season changes can be, one thing we can agree on is how unexciting the change is to our skin. Weather undoubtedly does a number on our skin, often leading to painful and cracked results. So keeping … Continue reading →
Chinese herbs are in a separate category of medicines altogether, and rightfully so. They can strengthen the immune system, inhibit the growth of tumors, manage blood pressure and increase sexuality – indeed, the range is very wide. There are numerous … Continue reading →
Aromatherapy makes use of the essential oils from the plants and other aromatic compounds to help soothe the human mind and cure certain illness. You can do it at home with the help of essential oils, perfume and cosmetics. When … Continue reading →
Let’s start with this very important rule: NEVER OVERDO THE FIRST FEW SESSIONS. Many beginners to exercising fall for this trap, especially when they do not have qualified trainers with them. They get overly excited and lose patience. They try … Continue reading →
The US has seen an enormous increase in the number of people considered obese by the medical community. In fact many call it an obesity epidemic. To combat this, we find all sorts of pharmaceutical companies selling the “quick fix” … Continue reading →
Bad breath, also known as Halitosis in medical terminology, is an unpleasant odor that exits the mouth while breathing. This occurrence can be both embarrassing and troubling to many who suffer from the airborne nuisance. There are different types of … Continue reading →
People have been collecting herbs to use as medicine for centuries. Many doctors claim, however, that taking herbs in place of your prescribed medication is not recommended. There has been a vast amount of information and testing with regard to … Continue reading →
Therapeutic essential oils from allspice to ylang ylang have been providing benefits to the body, mind, and soul for centuries. You’ve probably seen the dark, compact bottles with their unusual scents in your local alternative healing store, but maybe you’ve … Continue reading →
Exercise balls are one of the most innovative ways to exercise. These little balls will catch every one’s fancy due to their shape and very attractive colors. The real benefit of these balls, which were introduced by a group of … Continue reading →
Physical fitness is the ability to function effectively throughout your workday, perform your usual other activities and still have enough energy left over to handle any extra stresses or emergencies which may arise. The components of physical fitness are: Cardiorespiratory … Continue reading →
Our body is like a machine. A machine needs fuel to run and greasing and maintenance to be in proper shape and perform. Just like any other mechanical device, our body needs food to work. At the same time it … Continue reading →
The process of aging is a natural one but the skin’s process of aging can be significantly reduced with the proper prevention methods and relevant natural skin care techniques. The major factor in our skin prematurely aging can be attributed … Continue reading →
Acne scars can be a major inconvenience to anybody as it gives the idea of a bad skin complexion and sometimes causes a blow to one’s self confidence. That’s why it is important to understand and know the different ways … Continue reading →
If you’ve never used aromatherapy massage oils, you owe it to yourself to try it. You’re in for a totally unique experience. Whether you want a massage to relax or to rejuvenate or even to heal, using aromatherapy massage oils … Continue reading →
Apart from the North American’s, allergies also affect a large number of the rest of the world’s population – close to 40%, will suffer the annoying and sometimes debilitating results of this ailment. Allergic symptoms range from the mild to … Continue reading →
Each of us most likely has at least one memory of a nasty sunburn. Whether experienced personally, or by a close family member or friend, the symptoms are likely to include anything from red hot skin—either tender or painful to … Continue reading →
Ginger Healing Detox Tea with Turmeric There has been a lot in the news lately about the amazing healing properties of turmeric, a free-radical-fighting antioxidant-rich curry spice that has been hailed as a defense against both cancer and Alzheimer’s. INGREDIENTS … Continue reading →
At some stage in our lives we want clearer, fresher, younger looking skin. Well, it can be achieved without spending a lot of money and it can happen naturally! What you must do is persevere and over the course of … Continue reading →
If you’re looking to save money on clothes consider swapping. Swapping is simply trading clothing with friends. It allows you to get new clothing and accessories without spending a dime. In fact, you can host your own swap party & … Continue reading →
Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you lacked the ability to smell? Sure, it might not seem as difficult as trying to navigate a room while blindfolded, or attempting to perform daily tasks without using … Continue reading →
Organic is wonderful! It is a way to get back to the Earth and the simple nutrients of life that have fueled the human body for millennia. One way to get those life-giving nutrients is through raw foods. Have you … Continue reading →
What is Kelp? Kelp is a type of seaweed or algae, sort of like the salad of the sea. It’s a mainstay in many East Asian diets and the health benefits cannot be overstated. We most commonly see kelp used … Continue reading →
There are many new migraine headache treatments available that can be both safe and effective. Natural treatments for migraine headaches are usually safer and cheaper than traditional pain medications. And in many instances they can relieve pain just as well … Continue reading →
Staying calm, composed and maintaining strong self esteem in today’s tough environment can be difficult but is not impossible if you follow a few simple guidelines. Here are six tips you can use as a starter guide to self improvement. … Continue reading →
Many people equate switching to a low carbohydrate (aka carb) diet with having to give up many of the foods that they love. That is hardly the case, often it just means having to be more creative when you cook. … Continue reading →
Ever heard someone say, “…so-in-so is great, but I’m just not happy?” Or have you ever wondered why you just couldn’t seem to find happiness? Read on to learn how you can choose to be happy. Happiness is something you … Continue reading →
Every year, thousands of chemicals are poured into the environment and millions of gallons of water are needlessly wasted. How? By growing plants. Sure, most of this is done by large agricultural producers, but some of it is still done … Continue reading →
Salmon is one of the healthiest fish you can eat. There are many benefits to eating salmon, particularly wild salmon, although farmed salmon is what is usually available. Here are some great benefits to eating salmon: Salmon eating can help … Continue reading →
Are you swamped at work? Do you always feel one step behind trying to catch up on all the chores on your “to-do” list each day? Do you toss and turn in bed at night thinking about all the things … Continue reading →
Juicing is here to stay, but it is an evolving science. It seems that the louder adherents and advocates of juicing become, the louder the naysayers and critics sound. There are some definite things you should—and should not—do if you … Continue reading →
Moms are notorious for spending all of their energy and attention on the care of others. Add a full- or part time-job into the equation and it’s easy to get completely exhausted. Yet when you neglect yourself, you’re unable to … Continue reading →
Skin is an organ. Whenever something is going on inside the body, it can show outwardly on our skin before we even are aware that there is a problem. But sometimes, our habits can be aging our skin far faster … Continue reading →
As we all get older we seem to lose that youthful glow that we once had. There are many factors fighting against us to keep our youthful looking skin including, sun, wind, the foods we eat or the lack of … Continue reading →
With each New Year comes the determination to begin exercising. Perhaps you even made a promise to add more exercise into your day. If your efforts at exercising are not going as well as you had planned, take a look … Continue reading →
Almost every woman is blessed with the capacity to bear a child at least once in her lifetime. It’s considered to be one of the greatest gifts that a woman can give her husband. Bearing a child would make the … Continue reading →
Cancer has a fearsome reputation. Not without reason, either. It is a disease that has not yet fully yielded to the skills and intelligence of medical scientists and doctors. And, as if the pain from the disease is not enough, … Continue reading →
In this article we’re going to focus on one of the most annoying types of allergies, especially to people who love to eat. You go out to the local pizza parlor, order two slices with extra cheese, sit down at … Continue reading →
Celebrities always look fabulous. Whether appearing in television or films or strutting down the red carpet during movie premiers and awards, they never cease to fascinate us with their larger than life presence. The truth is, it takes a lot … Continue reading →
“Honey, please roll over.” Sound familiar? If you snore it probably does. The next time your husband or wife wakes you in the night and asks you to roll over, he/she may just be onto something. Experts believe that individuals … Continue reading →