What’s 4th of July without a BBQ? Of course, you want to celebrate your independence, but should it come at the price of your diet? It’s easy to engage in mindless eating in the heat of the moment. However, you won’t believe how quickly you can derail your weight loss…
In order for us to get restful sleep, we need to be relaxed. In order to relax, a number of things have to happen. First of all, we need to feel safe and secure. Obviously, if there is tension in the house – abuse, parents rowing, problems with finances or…
If you dye your hair or have it professionally dyed, then you may have had the experience of your color being “just not right.” A stylist can advise you on what colors go best with your skin tone, but if your color comes from a box, then it is difficult…
It’s great to have access to all the nutrients you need in pill form. But when you eat healthfully and take a supplement, then you may be getting more than you need. Even if you’re not the healthiest eater, experts say that our food is so fortified that there is…
You may have heard of the uproar caused when one New York mom and blogger allowed her 9-year-old son to ride the subway alone in 2008. Lenore Skenazy armed her son with maps and subway routes and sent him on a short trip to prove that so-called “helicopter parents” are…
Your weight loss progress has stalled out. You’re sick of doing the same workout over and over, so you’re lacking the motivation to get moving. There is trouble ahead unless you add some variety to your exercise regimen. After all, variety is the spice of life. Doing the same thing…
Perfume (Latin “per fume” meaning “through smoke”) was highly favored by the Egyptians, Romans, and Arabs. In East Asia, perfumes were incense based. People used to make perfumes from spices and herbs like bergamot, myrtle, coriander, conifer resin, and almond. The use of flowers came only after Avicenna, an Iranian…
Feng shui rules for the bedroom advocates creating space for couples and not solitary furnishing. Having only one nightstand or space on one side of the bed indicates solitude, which can hold your single status in place. If you are single, but don’t want to remain so, work at decorating…
Domestic abuse is tragic, no matter whom it affects. But it may surprise you to know that the number of male victims is quickly surpassing that of female victims. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that in 2010, the number of male victims of intimate partner…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
If you love sushi but are on a budget, get your fishy fix at home – for less – by making it yourself. You’ll need the right ingredients, some practice and a little patience. What you Need Makisu (bamboo rolling mat) Cutting board Medium bowl with water A sharp knife…