You’re never too old for Halloween. Regardless of your age, you may be one of those people who still count All Hallow’s Eve as one of the most exciting holidays of the year. And why wouldn’t it be? Halloween appears to bring out the inner child in the majority of…
Make sure you’re getting enough calcium. Of all the minerals the body absorbs, you’re most likely to come up short in your supply of calcium. Unfortunately, this mineral is essential as far as strengthening bones, helping muscles contract and regulating contractions of the heart. Most surprisingly, calcium plays a role…
Beyond firming your belly, strength in the abdominals is essential because the abs’ central location in the torso makes them a linchpin of bodily movement. The abdominal muscles consist of four muscle groups layered at the front and sides of the torso. They are crucial for keeping your trunk firm,…
There’s a popular TV commercial that claims that “if you’re not whitening, you’re yellowing,” but what exactly is it that turns our teeth from pearly white to dull and dingy? It seems pretty obvious that most of the stains on our teeth come from food. For example, if blueberries stain…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
The simple word detox evokes images of cleansing away impurities from your body. It conjures up thoughts of healthy individuals with clear skin, white smiles, and a slim physique. Behind the scenes, the detox diets, for some individuals, can be more like a horror film full of fatigue, diarrhea, and…
When it’s time to lay down the law with your kids, do you feel like you’re negotiating with a tiny little dictator? If you feel like a pushover when it comes to disciplining kids, don’t fret. It’s not too late to change the way you react when punishment issues arise….
Think global when it comes to beauty. Looking outside your own culture and country may help you learn a few tips and tricks that will help speed up your regimen and make you more beautiful, inside and out. First, start from the inside. You may have heard about the diet…
We’re all familiar with couples that decide to live separately for a while before actually getting divorced. And typically, these couples use this “trial separation” to decide whether or not they want to pursue formal legal action. These days, however, more and more couples are deciding to remain separated, rather…
Whether you’re a fashionista or a style novice, it’s important to wear colors that work with your skin tone and hair color. That means that you need to start at the beginning and determine what colors work for you. Figuring out the colors that best compliment your colors and features…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
When it comes to prime rib and there are two basic camps. One side says you must cook it with the bones attached. The idea is that the bones give more flavor to the meat. The other side says that the meat can be just as flavorful without the bones,…