By Sara Sirolli Palmistry is one of those subjects, like politics and religion, that evokes strong opinions, usually for or against. It surprises me that in this day and age and in this atmosphere of information sharing there are still so many gray areas surrounding the science! Without “letting the…
May is Mental Health Month and what better way to recognize the annual educational campaign than by achieving that peaceful, easy feeling. The U.S. Surgeon General reports that have of all Americans are faced with some sort of mental disorder at some time in their lives. In fact, mental illnesses…
There are plenty of reasons to love peanut butter. For starters, it tastes great on an apple, a sandwich or by itself. Peanut butter packs a mean punch when it comes to protein and fiber. This helps eaters feel full and satisfied. A study conducted by Purdue University showed that…
All couples, no matter how new, old or in-between, fight. But no couple fights in the same way. Arguing is not necessarily about getting your way, but many people treat it that way. Here are a few pointers on fighting fair. First, examine your motives for fighting. Do you fight…
Hair today, gone tomorrow. It’s every woman’s worst nightmare. We’re talking about hair loss or thinning of the hair. For most women, it’s natural to lose an average of up to 100 hairs every day. It seems like a lot until you consider there are about 100,000 hairs on your…
If you like to run, power walk or participate in high-impact activities, then you’re probably familiar with shin splints, that excruciating pain that occurs a few inches below the knee. The term is a generic one that describes pain near the shin bone where the calf muscle attaches to the…
A great way to get motivated is to sign up for a group fitness class. It can be much easier to stick to your fitness goals if you know there’s a class that you want to attend. Most gyms have a variety of classes to choose from, and there are…
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…
If only it was easy to tell when a guy is completely undateable… unfortunately, in the beginning stages of a relationship, it’s hard to tell what kind of damage the guy has. But there are some subtle signs that can tell you whether or not to pursue a relationship. Check…
Experiencing constipation is uncomfortable, whether it’s bloating, cramping or pain when using the bathroom. Obvious causes include not eating enough fiber, not drinking enough water or a lack of exercise. But what else could be stopping you up? Some of the answers might surprise you. First, check your medicine cabinet….