By Ellen Dolgen – Approximately 70 million Americans suffer from digestive issues.[i] That’s crazy! Afflictions range from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and from celiac disease (the inability to process gluten) to acid reflux (GERD). Even certain cancers and lactose intolerance fall into this category of
Completely You: Health By Winnie Yu for Completely You – When it comes to preventing cancer, you already know that eating fruits and vegetables can help lower your risk, as can regular exercise and nixing the cigarette habit. But the smart strategies don’t stop there. Here are four surprising yet
By Ellen Dolgen, a Health and Wellness Advocate, Menopause Awareness Expert, Author, Speaker, and Health Blogger – Have you noticed that often you can’t seem to grab a memory or a thought? Do you look at your dear friends and children and blank out on their names? Is your refrigerator
By Andrea Sharp – I’m a vivid dreamer at night when I’m asleep. My family is used to hearing my dreams, many that have no rhyme or reason and many end with no clear conclusion. This tends to drive my husband crazy because he’s gracious enough to listen to every
Here are some suggestions for improving or keeping your balance. 1. Think unstable. Get used to being in unstable environments, that is. For example, walking on uneven surfaces (slowly at first, of course, until you get used to it. Walking poles can help you feel more stable, too. Decreasing your
Little tense, are ya? What the heck is stress? Stress is your body’s reaction to anything your brain finds upsetting. Period. Stress is a part of life, whether it be, gasp! bathing suit season, whiney kids, or how about a blow out with your spouse? In fact, 75 – 90%
By Karen Whittier – February is National Heart Disease and Stroke Month. It’s important for women in particular to be aware of their risks and what they can do to minimize those risks. Did you know? 1. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the US The risk
Aging can change our focus and our choices—do we want health or beauty? We’ve made it through the danger years, our teens, early twenties when experimentation was the order of the day. Everyone tried smoking—and many chose from the smorgasbord of not-so healthy drug, alcohol and sexual lifestyle choices. Living
Did you know that about 28 million Americans have migraine headaches? And that’s just migraines! There are all sorts of headaches that can give you horrendous pain such as, tension headaches, sinus headaches or cluster headaches. And you know what comes with the headache…anxiety, stiff neck and shoulder muscles, eyestrain…I
Coffee is a unique beverage in that you either love it or you hate it. Some people swear by it as a means to wake up in the morning. Others drink coffee throughout the day to keep them going. However, whether you love it or hate it, there are some
Gwyneth Paltrow isn’t doing it this year but I am. She’s concentrating on the Superfoods but I’m taking the cleanse. I start this Monday, which for me marks the first day of MY new year. It takes me a couple of weeks to get back my equilibrium after the hullabaloo of the holidays. By
By Sherri Snelling – Every October we are immersed in a sea of pink – the color for breast cancer awareness – yet the No. 1 killer of women in America remains heart disease. In fact, twice as many women die from stroke or cardiovascular disease than all cancers combined,
By Ellen Dolgen – Wish you could look at your reflection in the mirror and see a new, younger you? You do it every day! What the human body is capable of reproducing, repairing, and regenerating each year is nothing short of miraculous. You are literally a revised version of
By Kathy Howard – Years ago, country singer Clint Black wrote and recorded a song titled “Something that We Do.” Whether he intended it or not, the lyrics reflect a principle about the nature of love taught in the Bible. Here are a few lines of the song: I remember
Completely You: Lifestyle By Stella Katsipoutis for Completely You – Most likely, the last thing you think about when you’re posing for your latest Facebook shot is the science behind your smile. But there’s a lot more to a smile than meets the eye. Here are 10 little-known facts that
By Ellen Dolgen – My father experienced his first heart attack at the age of 42 in 1963. He was a very strong, dynamic, and accomplished businessman, loving father, and husband. In those days, doctors could only prescribe a stringent, low fat diet, the use of margarine instead of butter1,
Completely You: Health 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
Want a healthy grin with healthier gums? Then don’t forget your gums. Gum disease can lead to tooth loss and is linked to heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. The good news: In addition to regular brushing and flossing, new research shows that eating certain foods will get your gums into
By Natasha Zeligs – Ingredients: Juice of 6 Lemons 1 bulb Garlic (yes, the whole head) 1 inch thick slice of fresh Ginger 2 T.Honey 3 cups Pineapple juice (no sugar added) 1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper Directions: Blend all together and drink 1 cup 4 times a day until symptoms
I’ve been working on a proposal for a book based on Friend for the Ride. My agent, Erzsi Deak, although enthusiastic, thought my proposal needed more glamour and spunk. “Making menopause HIP is the way to go!” Erzsi said. Menopause? Hip? I like it! Then she wrote, “Make everyone want to
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