Think about how many people you encounter in a day on the bus, in your favorite coffee shop, or in your neighborhood – how many of those people would you suspect are suffering from a substance abuse disorder? One in three American households are affected by addiction, according to Caron
Looking after your health and wellbeing will benefit you throughout your entire life. You will even be happier as a result of it. That being said, people sometimes fall into a life of addiction and negativity. It is during these situations that your friends and family are incredibly important. They
Guilt is a universal feeling, especially among women who think they should be caring for others rather than themselves, but it is often a useless emotion. It’s normal to feel guilty sometimes – after all, guilt is related to our moral conscience and helps us separate right from wrong –
By Poppy Smith— I feel sorry for flight attendants. They stand in the aisles holding a seat belt or oxygen mask asking for a few minutes of our undivided attention. Most of us who fly regularly ignore this routine announcement preferring to bury ourselves in a magazine or book, shut
By Celia Ward-Wallace– The Demands of the Modern Woman Modern women today are so busy juggling the demands of family, friends and their professional lives that they easily forget to take care of themselves. By trying to be everything to all people, women are end up sacrificing their physical, mental
Baking soda is a natural, nontoxic ingredient that is easy to use, safe around children, and adaptable to almost any situation or treatment application imaginable; it is also inexpensive and available at almost any location. The starchy white powder is identified by scientists and chemists with a number of names,
Taking “me time” has long been a source of guilt for women. Studies show that busy women, no matter whether they have full-time paid careers, have children, or have both, take less leisure time for themselves than their male counterparts. In fact, dads tend to take three hours more per
Helping a loved one through a period of addiction is difficult even under the best circumstances, and the circumstances are rarely ideal. People suffering from addiction may be in denial about the severity of their situation, and they may be too embarrassed to ask for help. However, their friends and
Every year, most of us vow to make healthy changes that will improve our appearance, wellness and longevity. However, most of us tend to fall short of our health goals. It’s not because we’re bad or lazy. Instead, it’s because we frequently create goals for ourselves that are too much
I help take care of two elderly individuals (my grandma and another in the senior living community). Both are in their early 70s. They are active individuals yet they’re quick to get winded and need frequent breaks in their day-to-day activities. I make sure they follow doctor’s orders but I
Looking after yourself and putting your general wellbeing first is critical. It is important to make your health and wellbeing a priority. When women over 50 ensure self-care first (remember the airline instructions regarding the oxygen mask?) everyone and everything else in your life benefits. Self-care means ensuring you look
One of the more challenging things for women may involve managing mood swings. You may wake up with a positive attitude and totally be zapped of energy by lunch. This can be especially true for women in the middle-aged years when menopause is a situation you have to handle. The
By Craig Nabat, CEO of Freedom Laser Therapy and iRestore, Inventor, Entrepreneur Fact: Our bodies age. And for many of us—we hate that. We don’t want to lose our muscle tone or how powerful we used to feel. We don’t want to give up the hair on our head or
By Barney Whistance – Stress is accepted as a part of life today, however, many people don’t realize the affects chronic stress can have on your health. Being under stress regularly can have a negative impact on digestion, glucose production, cholesterol levels, blood pressure and functionality of your brain. If
By Allegra Gallian – This post is sponsored by Lubrigyn, your ultimate ally for intimate care. Taking good care of your body is important. Regular exercise strengthens your muscles and bones. Reducing stress levels helps you stay healthy and happy. And bathing keeps your skin and hair fresh and clean.
By M’lou Walker, CEO, Matrixx Initiatives – This time of year, colds can be as unpredictable as the weather. Whether taking public transportation, shaking hands at business meetings or taking care of under-the-weather family members, it seems impossible to avoid a run-in with the notorious cold virus. As a CEO
By Bonnie Carroll— If we are lucky we have had amazing women in our family who loved us, taught us and inspired us to become the women we are today, and I am a member this lucky generational sorority of women sharing their truth. The Joyce girls who preceded me
Many drug rehab facilities have helped millions of people to kick their destructive drug and alcohol habits. They have enabled these people to put their lives back together and become productive members of society once again. Are you in a desperate situation involving drug or alcohol addiction? If this is
We’re deep into summer, with nearly two more months to go before the season ends. That’s plenty of time for many people, regardless of age, to get their bodies beach ready in time to show it off shoreside. So long as your legs work, there’s nothing to stop you. Yet,
By Vanessa Sheets – “I’ve had three urinary tract infections (UTIs) this year alone! It seems like once I hit menopause, they just keep coming back. What’s going on?” It’s true- once a woman hits menopause, changes in the healthy mix of “good bacteria” in the vagina can occur, leading
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