Macrobiotics

Macrobiotics

Diet Reviews / High Fiber

Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collards, kale, mustard greens, and radishes should be regularly eaten, while snow peas, mushrooms, celery, lettuces and string beans can be consumed occasionally. Staying away from peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, spinach, spinach, asparagus, beets and avocado is recommended. Popular with celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and…

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Dry Winter Skin: How to Deal with it

Dry Winter Skin: How to Deal with it

Style & Beauty / Beauty

Your skin in winter can become very dry – even to the point of being painful. I myself began feeling the effects of the cooler weather in early October. It usually doesn’t hit me this hard but this year I’m having a real difficult time with it. My lips became…

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Older Kids, Happier Couples

Older Kids, Happier Couples

Love / Love Tips

People might think that marital happiness is at its zenith when Mom and Dad are chasing around little kids, enjoying watching their childhood while taking fun family vacations. But nothing could be further from the truth. It might feel sad to watch them grow and become independent beings, but when…

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Baby Food: Think Outside the Jar

Baby Food: Think Outside the Jar

Moms / Mom Tips

Buying those little jars of food at the grocery store may seem like a rite of passage as your baby grows, but it doesn’t have to be. You can save money and be sure of the nutrients your baby is getting by making your own baby food at home. Even…

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10 Shoe Styles to Kick to the Curb

10 Shoe Styles to Kick to the Curb

Style & Beauty / Fashion

Our feet put up with a lot of strain and pain, and even the fanciest pedicure can’t hide everything. But shoes can, so why dress your feet in less than flattering uncomfortable footwear? While we’re suckers for footwear, we recognize that not all shoes are friendly to the feet, or…

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Hanging Out: How to Launder Intimates

Hanging Out: How to Launder Intimates

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

When it comes to laundry, you know which of your clothes need special treatment, such as hand washing or a gentle cycle in the machine. But it’s worth a mention to give your unmentionables some special treatment. Most panties, bras, shapewear and other undergarments say to hand wash, but many…

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Origins and History of the Tarot

Origins and History of the Tarot

Horoscope / New Age

by Sally Jordonia The origins of the Tarot are surrounded with myth and lore. It is hard to know for sure what the facts are. The Tarot has been thought to come from places like India, Egypt, China and Morocco. Others say the Tarot was brought to us from the…

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Gentle Reminders to Help You Along

Gentle Reminders to Help You Along

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

If you embarked on a weight-loss journey at the beginning of the year, then your resolve might be weakening at the two-week mark. Help yourself by keeping your goals in mind, regardless of where you are. Use 5 by 7 note cards with daily reminders. Once you devise a list…

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Stock Up on Single-Serving Drinks

Stock Up on Single-Serving Drinks

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

When you’re on the go and thirsty, it’s always convenient to grab a soda or an energy drink. However, most of the time you’re sucking down an abundance of caffeine and sugar. A 32-ounce soda from McDonald’s has 310 calories and 86 grams of sugar. Surprisingly, a 12-ounce serving of…

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