Freelance writer Peggy Frezon spends most of her waking hours sitting in front of her computer. And so does her dog, Kelly. While working long hours on deadline, Frezon used to take breaks to eat snacks. “And since Kelly was my little shadow, my lifestyle became her lifestyle,” she says
By Natalia Macrynikola for Ideas That Spark Ancient Egyptians worshiped onions. They idolized the layered globe as a symbol of eternity and buried it along with their Pharaohs. And, as it turns out, they were onto something: routine consumption of the vegetable may in fact boost longevity. According to the
October is Dental Hygiene Month so we thought you might appreciate the following tips for oral health, that can have a positive affect on more than just your teeth! 1. Brush and floss daily– This is the easiest preventative measure we can take every day to help protect our teeth and gums. Brush
By Dina Ramon – For all you gals who are disciplined about sticking to your regular exercise – maybe you even love working out and are devoted to your gym: Are you ‘doing’ kettlebells? You’ve surely seen those metal, bowling ball-looking things with thick handles and flat bottoms that sometimes
By Nancy Kalish for Completely You – This isn’t just the start of holiday season; it’s germ season as well. That’s why many of us will be hacking away and looking a lot like Rudolph before winter is over. “The average adult gets one to three respiratory illnesses each year, and
By Adana Baro – ‘Bloated’, ‘uneasy’, ‘constipated’, ‘acidic’, ‘burp ball’ – if these are the words describing your current state of health, then there is an indication of clumsy digestive processes going on within you. And age doesn’t make any of these symptoms disappear – they only continue to become
By Ellen Dolgen – It’s not in your head: Menopausal brain fog is real. Many menopausal women have trouble with working memory, as well as keeping themselves focused, according to a recent study from the University of Rochester Medical Center and the University of Illinois at Chicago. (Watch Ellen on the
By Elina Root – Sometimes the basics really are best. While people are understandably drawn to complex and new remedies for whatever ails them, many of the most powerful and widely effective answers to common physiological and even psychological complaints are found within the simple, the natural, and indeed, the
By Ellen Dolgen – It’s the middle of the day and you’re on your back with the blinds closed, a wet washcloth over your eyes, and a nauseated feeling in the pit of your stomach. What’s that got to do with perimenopause? In a word: hormones. About 13 percent of
Completely You: Health By Stacey Colino for Completely You – Women fear breast cancer more than any other disease, according to numerous surveys, and yet, it’s heart disease, not breast cancer, that’s the leading killer of women. So why is the fear of breast cancer so profound and prevalent? It
By Deborah Smith Pegues – I’ve just returned from an event where I, along with nine other speakers, pitched our three-minute television segment proposal to 15 producers from network affiliates across the nation. It was a grueling two days of back-to-back presentations. We’d hired a special consultant to secure this
A healthy diet is essential to lead a healthy life, especially the older you get. Clichéd as it may sound, you are what you eat! And as age catches up, keeping fit is not just about maintaining your weight, but also keeping illness at bay. So, put down the coffee
By Erin Chamerlik – All drugs have side effects, including over-the-counter medications. The most common side effects associated with anti-depressants include:1 Headache Nausea Insomnia and nervousness Agitation Sexual problems What a quandary! 19 million Americans want relief and help for depression. Quite often doctors give just two treatment options, medication
And Silencing the Voice By Dixie Diamanti – In breaking the stronghold of food over my life it was not about just being instantly delivered from the desire to eat. It was not about just losing weight either. I knew that losing weight would be a by-product of an even
Menopause News Flash – research, news and information No need to go scouring the Internet. I’m here for you with all the latest menopause news. Here’s something to look forward to: 23 and 69 are the two happiest ages, according to research from the London School of Economics. Get your beauty
By Michele C. Hollow for Completely You Want to see your doctor, therapist or dentist in the comfort and privacy of your own home? Thanks to telemedicine it’s possible. From video chat sessions to personal phone consultations, doctors, therapists and even dentists are giving new meaning to the words house
By Patricia Glynn for Beauty & Confidence – Now that it’s warmer out, you might be thinking about lacing up your sneakers. Running is a fantastic way to enjoy the season while conditioning your body. In fact, it’s one of the top calorie-burners around: You can torch 700 to 800 calories
By Mirabai Holland M.F.A. www.mirabaiholland.com – Chronic stress. It’s everywhere. If you live and work on this planet it’s almost impossible to avoid. Feeling stressed? Me too! Today I’m writing about how to get rid of chronic stress and suggest some easy ways to get that burden off your back.
Completely You: Oral Care By Alice Lesch Kelly for Completely You If you scream — for pain, not pleasure — when you have ice cream, you’re not alone: Forty million adults in the U.S. have sensitive teeth. Pain is triggered by highly sensitive nerves that reside deep inside a tooth.
By Tammy Mahan – Men have fragile egos especially in the bedroom. Unfortunately, as a man ages his testosterone hormone begins to drop and this can lead to erectile dysfunction. This in return can affect the relationship. However, problems in the bedroom are not the only effects that can take
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