Our feet put up with a lot of strain and pain, and even the fanciest pedicure can’t hide everything. But shoes can, so why dress your feet in less than flattering uncomfortable footwear? While we’re suckers for footwear, we recognize that not all shoes are friendly to the feet, or…
The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid is vastly different from the USDA pyramid. Meat is to be eaten on a monthly basis. Sweets, eggs, poultry and fish should be eaten on a weekly basis. Cheese and yogurt, olive oil, fruits, beans, nuts, legumes, vegetables, bread, pasta, rice and other whole grains should…
‘Tis the season to get outside and enjoy a football game, but for many, the main event is really the tailgate party that happens before kickoff. But high-fat meats that are smoked, fried or grilled can derail anyone’s diet efforts and make you sluggish before halftime. Other diet no-nos that…
Eating disorders are on the rise, which raises serious concern for parents. Although eating disorders normally appear during adolescence or in early adulthood, children as young as 4 have also been susceptible to body image issues that can help to trigger eating disorders. Parents should understand the signs of an…
This year, it’s time to be festive all the way down to your fingertips. Many brands of nail polish are introducing holiday colors that’ll drive out the Grinch in anyone and beautify your hands. The colors of the season are brighter and more beautiful than a lit-up Christmas tree, and…
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Mineral makeup is a super hot item in the cosmetics world today, but its history may very well go back to the beginnings of civilization. Ancient Egyptians used crushed minerals and other natural substances to create their trademark kohl-rimmed eyes. Natural ingredient based makeup took a backseat for the next…
You’ve been feeling it again lately; that tug at your heart when you hold your friend’s baby or walk down the infant clothing aisle at the department store. The desire for another baby is in the air, but is it the right time to turn that longing into a reality?…
What do you do when you are in love and your friends do not like your new Love? You really like this person, they makes you happy and things are going well. Things stop going well within you, however, when you begin to feel in the middle of your friends…
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Taking care of your skin means different things to different people. For some, it is indulging in a monthly facial plus a nightly ritual of cleansing, buffing and applying products. For other people, it is simply washing your face before bed. Wherever you may fall on the spectrum, there are…
Gel manicures are all the rage at salons everywhere because of their durability and speedy drying time, not to mention the fact that they’re less damaging than acrylics. But you don’t have to shell out the $30 or more every two weeks for a pro job. Beauty stores like Ulta…