Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips
Potassium is an important mineral whose importance is often overlooked. However, it plays a huge role in optimal functioning of the heart, metabolism, muscles and the nervous system. Potassium also plays a role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in body cells. Getting too little potassium is rare when one…
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Diet & Fitness / Wellness
I feel horrible! Do I have the flu or is it just a common cold? This question is usually the first that comes to mind when you get that lousy-all-over-feeling that lets you know you’ve caught a winter season bug. Some of the symptoms of the flu (influenza) are very…
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Love / Love Tips
Do you have a map? Because I’m getting lost in your eyes. We all have heard them — cheesy pick-up lines. Most of us associate pick-up lines with men. However, these quick come-ons are just as much an introductory tool for women as well. The secret to making a lasting…
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Moms / Mom Tips
It’s the first major holiday since school has been back in session – so why not make it a memorable one? We’re certain your kids are suffering from the back-to-school doldrums following their extended summer stay. The three-day weekend means you’ll have plenty of time to rejuvenate. Hopefully, you’re already…
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Love / Intimacy
Thinking about sending a naughty picture to your honey’s phone, just to have a little fun, maybe to get psyched for a special evening the two of you have planned? Before you hit send, you may want to think twice. These days, it seems there is new technology out nearly…
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Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
When it comes to carbs and weight loss, you’ll find dozens of conflicting opinions on how many carbs you should consume each day, when you should eat them and what types of carbs you need to include in your daily meal plan. Understanding how carbs play a role in your…
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Moms / Mom Tips
Letting your kids sleep in your bed – aka co-sleeping – is a hot-button topic, regardless of the child’s age. Nursing moms might find that sleeping with the baby makes nighttime feedings easier, allows more bonding time and promotes sounder sleep. Those who do not co-sleep with their newborns may…
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Style & Beauty / Beauty tips
You’ve got legs, but do you know how to use them? Are your legs the sort to garner catcalls or do you need to shape up? While some women are naturally blessed with gorgeous gams, others have to work a little harder. The good news is there are some simple…
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Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips
When you’re exercising, it’s crucial that you engage in proper breathing techniques. It goes beyond keeping you alive. In fact, learning how to breathe reduces stress while also increasing your energy levels. Breathing exercises get the oxygen and blood flowing. In doing so, your blood pressure goes down, the metabolism…
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Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips
It’s common knowledge that high cholesterol is a major health hazard. But how many people take into consideration good cholesterol? Good cholesterol, known as HDL, helps fight against heart disease. According to research, HDL cholesterol is made up of protein, lipids and cholesterol. The HDL drives out the LDL, also…
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