This image is from the CDC (Center For Disease Control) and makes suggestions for getting pap tests – none of which have I followed, by the way. They state that the factors that make a woman high risk for cervical cancer are: Smoking is a giant biggie Giving birth to three or more children Using […]

With the increase of awareness of chemicals and what they do to our bodies more of us are looking for ways to be more natural. In addition to wanting natural products and ways of doing things, many women also want to be able to take care of their skin. For many it is important to […]

With the current frigid temperatures in the U.S., many moms might be wondering if it’s safe for their kids to play outside? And if so, for how long? This wind chill chart from the National Weather Service just might answer those questions since it gives us a way to estimate how long it will be […]

In the past, people have been slaves to the sun. They would slather themselves in oil and bake their skin in the sun. Some people have even resorted to using foil reflectors to reflect as much sun as possible to their face. Only relatively recently have people learned the danger of baking in the sun. […]

Is the way you think you are perceived by others at the gym keeping you from going? You notice I said “the way you think you are perceived . . .” Most of the time, the other people at the gym couldn’t care less about how you look or what you are doing – they […]

Vitamin A stimulates growth, but is necessary at all ages. Its deficiency results in loss of appetite, weakness, retarded growth, and' especially favors lowered resistance to infections or "colds" of the mucous membranes, such as in the eyes, ears, nose, sinuses, glands of the mouth and throat, the gastrointestinal tract, and sometimes the kidney (nephritis) […]

If you are one of the many Americans that are plagued with skin problems chemical "skin peeling" may be able to help you. A chemical peel can help alleviate many skin problems including acne, wrinkles, rosacia, and age spots. We hasten to add, though, that it will be an unpleasant process! We believe that it's […]

While there are many weight loss and fitness benefits from strength training, none is quite as beneficial as what it does to improve your health. In fact, the benefits of strength training go far beyond the effort required to actually make the effort.  Research and numerous studies have all shown that one of the biggest […]

Along with many different body types, skin colors and hair textures, you may find yourself wondering just what to do when it comes to skin care. For those with oily skin, it may be difficult to determine just what is best. Of the many products that are marketed to target oily skin, you may find […]

A recent Woman's World magazine issue offered a recipe for a diet soup. They insist that we can eat goodies and still lose up to 11 pounds per week as long as we eat this soup for one meal each day. There are all kinds of claims in the article and I don't know if […]