Spas and Kids: Not So Hot

Spas and Kids: Not So Hot

Moms / Mom Tips

Hot tubs may seem like small pools that are perfectly safe for children, but that’s not the case. Kids and spas, whirlpools and hot tubs don’t make for a good mix. The dangers of hot tubs range from drowning to entrapment to overheating. So before you allow your kids to…

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Basics of Crystal Healing

Basics of Crystal Healing

Horoscope / New Age

Crystal healing is a form of vibrational medicine in which subtle energy given off by a crystal is used to treat the body, the mind, and the spirit. Since crystals emit beneficial energetic vibrations, introducing them into one’s energy field can actually help to repair energetic imbalances within the ethereal…

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Make Sensible Substitutions

Make Sensible Substitutions

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

A great way to cut calories is to make smart substitutions. Dieting isn’t about deprivation, but it is about making choices that will help you get the most bang for your calorie buck. Most people fail to realize just how fast things can go bad. For example, say you want…

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Terrible Dating Tips You Should Ignore

Terrible Dating Tips You Should Ignore

Love / Love Tips

You’ve got The Rules, The Code, the different planets from which men and women come…all those tips and tricks to land a man or woman are more likely to land you in hot water – alone. Here are some tips that you might hear over and over – but probably…

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Gracious Ways to Accept Gifts You Hate

Gracious Ways to Accept Gifts You Hate

Love / Love Tips

The holidays tend to bring out the best in some people. Generosity and goodwill are at an all-time high, and people usually are in the giving mood. And at some point, all the gifting that goes on during the holidays can go completely awry with a present that’s odd, hideous,…

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Coffee and Health: Beneficial Beans

Coffee and Health: Beneficial Beans

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

For a long time, coffee and particularly caffeine have been on the list of “don’ts” for people who want to lead a healthy lifestyle. But close to 20,000 studies in the past 30 years have tried to determine caffeine’s effect on the body, and the results are promising. The stimulant…

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Butt Out While Working Your Butt

Butt Out While Working Your Butt

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

If you’ve made the resolution to snuff out smoking this year, then one of your best allies in the fight can be exercise. It’s great if you’re already committed to a workout plan – after you quit, you’ll see even better results because smoking and exercise have opposite effects on…

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Pregnant and Sick? You Can Take It

Pregnant and Sick? You Can Take It

Moms / Mom Tips

There may be nothing worse than being pregnant and feeling terrible. Being sick with a cold, the flu or some other malady may be even worse for pregnant women, whose medication options are limited. If you have a cold while pregnant, then the symptoms can seem worse than if you…

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G.I. Diet

G.I. Diet

Diet Reviews / Glycemic Index

Foods with a low G.I. ranking are responsible for slower digestion and absorption. These traits result in gradual rises in blood sugar and insulin levels, which has proven health benefits. By balancing unrefined complex carbs with lean protein and healthy fat, it’s easier to keep blood sugars stable and boost…

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