Experiencing constipation is uncomfortable, whether it’s bloating, cramping or pain when using the bathroom. Obvious causes include not eating enough fiber, not drinking enough water or a lack of exercise. But what else could be stopping you up? Some of the answers might surprise you. First, check your medicine cabinet….
We want to raise our children to be sympathetic, empathetic and energetic when it comes to helping others. So what better way to help cultivate caring kids than by teaching them to volunteer? These days, there is a huge emphasis on giving back to those are in need. Thanks to…
When your teenager starts to get out of hand you have to ask yourself some hard questions. The first step is to honestly evaluate how you think you’re doing when communicating with your teen. Do you feel you are sharing valuable information and time? Or do you feel there is…
For many people who suffer from celiac disease or wheat allergies, eating a sandwich or drinking a beer can be uncomfortable at best and nearly fatal at worst. Products that contain gluten, a thickening additive that is also present in wheat, barley, rye and oats, can pose problems such as…
‘Tis the season to enjoy some fresh fruits and vegetables. It’s the dog days of summer, and what better way to cool off than with a succulent salad or a big bowl of fruit? Health experts recommend you consume five servings of fruit and vegetables every day. Although it may…
There are many types of addiction – substance, gambling, food, sex…the list goes on. But it seems like everyone could use more love in their lives, right? For some people, however, love becomes all-consuming. The emotional high of contact with another person who shows interest or love for the other…
From celebrities like Nelly Furtado to the average Jane who wants to shed those post-pregnancy pounds, the Abs Diet for Women is for all women. Unlike the original Abs Diet, the Abs Diet for Women has guidelines for calorie counting, following a vegetarian lifestyle and dealing with hormonal problems that…
There are hundreds, perhaps thousands of types of perfumes in today’s market. The high demand for various types of perfumes makes it easily available to find them from inexpensive to moderate expensive to very expensive types of perfumes for all tastes and pockets. One does not have to go very…
September is National Menopause Awareness Month, and many women find themselves packing on the pounds at the onset of menopause symptoms. Lifelong “skinny people” might find themselves gaining weight, seemingly unable to keep the pounds off. But there are ways to control the so-called middle-age spread. Women’s bodies do change…
Style & Beauty / Product Reviews
Because dry skin is an extremely common problem, there are hundreds of skin products on the market claiming to fix it. We know it can be difficult to choose your go-to products, so we’re here to help you narrow the search. First pinpoint the type of skin dryness you have….