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Kids, Greed and the Holidays As much as we love our children and want to give them their hearts’ desire, holiday gift giving brings a few issues to the forefront. What can we do as parents to help? » Read More Recharging Your Batteries in the New Year Most of us hit the wall sometime […]

As much as we love our children and want to give them their hearts’ desire, holiday gift giving brings a few issues to the forefront worth thinking about. No child should get everything they want. Who truly desires that their kid become greedy in life, fail to appreciate the good things they already have, or […]

Surviving the Season of Big Eats Tips on how to enjoy the foods around the holiday while still keeping the caloric onslaughts under control. » Read More Happy Holidays. I’m Blue. Holidays can create an upsurge of stress. While there are no easy answers, a few small changes may help in the long run. » […]

Listed are a few ideas for activities to do with your special someone: Karaoke: Singing to your song may be a fun way to relax and let loose of all the stresses from daily life. The two of you may enjoy hearing each other’s angelic voices or serenade your partner with a romantic love song. […]

Symptomatic fibroids have traditionally been treated with a hysterectomy or myomectomy, both invasive, surgical procedures with long recovery times. A normal hysterectomy or myomectomy, with no complications, can cost up to $42,619 according to a recent article published in the American Journal of Gynecologists (AJOG). In addition, it is a huge cost that 40% of […]

It’s tax season and you’ve finally filed your taxes (hopefully). For many, this means dealing with super high stress levels. Here are some ways that you can relax and possibly spend some of your tax returns on some good ol’ R&R: Relax your mind and your body. Whether it be taking yoga lessons, a 20 […]

The results of a new study in the American Journal of Epidemiology have some black women thinking about going “au natural” when it comes to their hair. A published paper from researchers at Boston University linked hair relaxers to uterine fibroid tumors in women and early puberty in young girls. Uterine fibroids are tumors found […]

Download the Flyer The Fibroid Treatment Collective (http://www.fibroids.com) and its founder Bruce McLucas, M.D., are sponsoring the third annual Fibroid Awareness Week, April 23 – 27, 2012.  The week is dedicated to spreading the word about fibroids and empowering women around the world to take control. One out of four women will suffer from fibroids and […]

Tight abs and firm buns are certainly the goal of many fitness programs. But what about the muscles no one sees? The ones that can make a big difference in your sex life…and your likelihood for wearing Depends in old age. We’re talking about the muscles of your pelvic floor. Starting a regular program of […]

Now take a deep breath. Deep breathing expands the lungs and the diaphragm. Increases oxygenation to tissue. Invokes relaxation. Massages the lymphatic system. Conscious breathing can also be calming and energizing. It even helps depression and anxiety disorders. In fact, practiced correctly, deep breathing can improve your entire physical and psychological state. Our overall health […]