Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
By Laura Crooks Halloween and all of the associated candy is upon us. Do you have a plan for avoiding the extra calories from eating extra candy? If you do not want to ban all candy, try 1 or more of these 7 tips to control your candy intake this…
The Hamptons Diet uses two longstanding weight-loss approaches: the Atkins Nutritional Approach and the Mediterranean Diet. Combining what you might call the best of both worlds, the end result in an eating plan that stresses the importance of whole foods (preferably organic foods) that are minimally processed and have little…
If you’re a mom who dreads taking the kids when you run errands, then there are ways to keep them occupied and perhaps make those mundane trips learning experiences for them. For example, a grocery store excursion could become a way for them to learn about nutrition. Make comparisons among…
There’s safety in numbers, particularly when it comes to dating. That’s why a fun, low-pressure first or second date is better with another couple. Extra people in the mix have several benefits. First, awkward conversation lags are kept to a minimum, and there’s usually no pressure to get romantic with…
All that glitters is gold this fall when it comes to being on trend. Shiny metallics – gold, silver, pewter and everything in between – are the look to snap up, whether it’s shoes, handbags, separates, dresses, or even makeup and nails. Metallic accents are the perfect touch when it…
It is important that we discipline in a way that teaches responsibility by motivating our children internally, to build their self-esteem and make them feel loved. If our children are disciplined in this respect, they will not have a need to turn to gangs, drugs, or sex to feel powerful…
Create a motivational mantra. I am what I eat. Bigger isn’t better. I’m in it to win it. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Think of a saying that reflects your weight-loss journey and stick to it. When you wake up in the morning, state your mantra aloud. When you’re…
When it comes to the holidays and the children, there’s no greater gift than good manners. And there’s no time like the present to teach your children to be grateful for anything… and everything. While it’s nice that they appreciate toys, clothes and all the other offerings they may receive…
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…
by Marjorie Geiser Friends, colleagues and clients often ask me about Reiki (pronounced “ray-kee”), as it is gaining such popularity as an alternative medicine. According to NCCAM, (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine), Reiki is an energy medicine practice that originated in Japan. In Reiki, the practitioner places his…