Month: May 2016

Popular Detox Diets and How to Make Them Work for You

Everywhere you look, it seems as though someone is announcing another detox diet that will give you the extraordinary results you need to make your diet successful. There are juice cleanses, general detox diets, and fasts from grains and sugar, all of which are designed to purge your body of toxins and other buildup and […]

Too Much Folic Acid in Pregnancy Tied to Raised Autism Risk in Study

The article states that women are encouraged to get more folic acid in their diet to protect against defects. Author David Thompson says that study found that folic acid now is linked to autism. Luckily, that’s only if you take in too much of the acids. The article says research found that mothers with too […]

PCOS and Acne: Is DHT Causing Your Breakouts?

Research studies show that women with PCOS are likely to have acne. Acne is an inflammatory skin disorder that interacts with hormones, hair, sebaceous (oil secreting) glands and bacteria. This is due to excess levels of androgens (male sex hormones) in the skin. Androgen is a metabolite of testosterone called DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is one of […]

Beauty For Brides On A Budget

It’s every brides desire to look their absolute best on their wedding day.   A radiant and glowing complexion, luxurious and shiny hair, strong and healthy-looking nails, sexy and firm arms, and of course a radiant smile with gorgeous white teeth.   Sounds expensive!   There are some amazing non-surgical procedures from laser hair removal, […]

12 Free Apps To Track Your Spending And How To Pick The Best One For You

In order to maintain your spending and keep it down to reasonable rate that fits your budget, you may wish to download a free app to track your spending. Apps such as Dollarbird permit you to input your daily expenditures on a calendar and easily monitor your day by day spending. Other apps such as […]

Having a Baby After 35: Information and Associated Risks

As women age, it can become more of a challenge to conceive and maintain a healthy pregnancy. Fertility begins to decrease during the ages of 32 and 37, with a more rapid decline after 37. Women are born with a certain amount of eggs. As they age, the quantity and quality of eggs begin to […]

Pregnancy Guidelines for Harmful Acne Drug NOT Adhered to by Many Women

Isotretinoin, better known as Accutane, can cause severe harm to a developing fetus. Isotretinoin belongs to a class of drugs known as retinoids and works by reducing the production of certain compounds known to contribute to acne. There are pregnancy prevention guidelines, but a study in Canada suggests that many women are not adhering to […]

Couples are Spending More than Ever to get Hitched

Modern couples getting married are spending more per guest than ever before. While the amount a couple spends varies according to where they live, the overall amount has increased. Even though the entire amount spent has risen, couples are choosing to invite fewer people to their weddings, creating more lavish affairs for more a select […]

7 Financial Goals Every GenXer Should Have

‘Generation X’ composes the individuals born between the end of the ‘Baby-Boom’ and the year of 1980. The majority of these individuals are now progressing through their middle ages, and it is becoming increasingly important that they establish clear financial goals in order to ensure their future, and the future of their families, is secure. […]

Why Women Pay More than Men for the Same Stuff

A concern as of late has been what is dubbed, “the pink tax.” There has been attention paid to the fact that women are being taxed more for their products than men. While not true in all cases, one study found that women’s products cost more than men’s in 42% of cases (The New York […]