Fasts, which typically last a single day to five days, substitute fruit and vegetable juices in place of all solid foods. These juices must be all-natural, free of sugar, salt and additives. Proponents recommend using organic juices as a source. Choose from celery, carrot, kale, apple, pineapple, cabbage and spinach…
Many parents do not know how, do not want to, or lack the communication skills necessary to talk to their children about money in general. So when a money crisis develops, the potential to pass fearful and negative attitudes towards money to the next generation increases. How effective are you…
There’s nothing more disheartening than being diagnosed with a debilitating disease. As we get older, we’re more susceptible to chronic ailments such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and much more. And once you’re diagnosed with one of these conditions, then you may be at risk for others. For example, people…
The best thing you can do for your skin is shield it from the sun, and that’s easier than ever now that the days are getting shorter and weather is getting cooler. So if you’re losing your summer glow – or never had one in the first place – then…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
You might be surprised to find out foods you thought were “healthy” really are not so much! Your family might have been better off eating chips, ice cream, or a big piece of chocolate cake. Consumers are bombarded everyday with “tricky” foods. Just because a box says that it is…
Come clean already. Do you struggle with laundry? In a perfect world, we could afford to have everybody’s clothes dry cleaned on a weekly basis. Unfortunately, those costs can add up over time. That doesn’t mean you can’t handle with care yourself. It’s a delicate situation — so follow these…
You don’t need much more than a wing and a prayer to achieve the hottest new trend in eye makeup. We’re talking about giving your peepers a seductive set of wings. Whether you’re going for a day or night look, spread your wings. Wings open up the eyes, giving them…
We have all heard and probably recited the nursery rhyme “sticks and stones can break my bones ” You know the rest: “But words can never hurt me.” If only it were true. The fact is that words do hurt. Unlike a bruise or broken bone, we can’t see the…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Stretching a dollar is high on everybody’s list these days. The same goes for eating a healthy diet. These two things may seem to be mutually exclusive at times, what with the high price of organics and specialty health food items. But you can save yourself some money and time…
Tired of being alone but not sure if you’re ready to crawl out of your shell? Shy people find love all the time, so if you’re one of them, it’s time to go out on a limb. You really don’t have to step too far out of your comfort zone…