7 of the Most Influential Women in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Nancy Reagan Although First Lady Reagan was not the first woman in the White House to receive a diagnosis of breast cancer (Betty Ford had a mastectomy in 1974 while her husband was in office), Nancy...
View ArticleWhat Makes Superfoods So…Super?
The term “superfood” has seen an increasing amount of buzz over the past couple years, but rather than this word being strictly a designation, it’s become more of a blanket term for the latest fit-food...
View ArticleHow to Create a Quiet Atmosphere at Work and Home
After reading this article on the “7 Ways Noise Affects Your Health” on the Huffington Post, I had a bit of a rejoicing moment. Aha! I’m not crazy (well, I am, but not as crazy as I originally...
View Article8 Movies That Changed The Way We View Women’s Health Issues
Although it can be argued that Hollywood has been at times a negative influence regarding women’s health issues (body image and weight, anyone?), the movie industry has also played an important role in...
View Article7 Ways to Stop Being a Spectator in Life
1.) Stop Living in the Past Hindsight is always 20/20, and you better believe that will never stop being true. However, the only times you should be looking to your past is when you’re recalling an...
View ArticleWhy You’re at Risk for Iron Deficiency
Hearing the term “nutrient deficiency” may spur images of populations with limited access to food and proper nutritional resources, but don’t let misconceptions guide you. The reality is nutritional...
View ArticleWhy You Need to Awaken Your Inner Bookworm
As a kid I used to devour books like most kids can consume candy. Reading came easily and there was a certain satisfaction in the finishing and starting of a new book so quickly, or even in reading...
View ArticleTreat Your Menopause Symptoms with Soy
Some women try soy as a first line of defense when menopause symptoms first begin. A type of plant estrogen, rich in isoflavones, soy has certain estrogenic effects in the body. In animal studies as...
View ArticleThanksgiving: A Fit and Healthy Feast
It’s the most gluttonous day of the year, but that doesn’t mean you get a a green light for having a free for all. We need to remember that Thanksgiving is really all about spending time with family...
View Article12 Ways to Cultivate Gratitude
With the holiday season starting to get in to full swing (don’t even get me started on Christmas music before Thanksgiving), we thought it would be good to kick off November with a good look at...
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