Month: August 2016

How To Be A Confident Bride Even When You Don’t Feel Like One

My goal and intention in writing blogs for brides and my on-line program, 12 Weeks To A Fit Bride, is to provide you with resources to: Get in the best shape of your life Walk down the aisle glowing with confidence Secrets and keys to healthily & happily ever after with your fiancé

Mental Health Reform Act of 2016

Mental health issues affect so many Americans. You many know someone who has a mental illness or you may be struggling with a mental illness yourself. The Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 is geared to expand mental health services to also include treatment for eating disorders. This bill includes provisions from the Anna Westin […]

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Understanding Hair Loss – The American Hair Loss Council

Hair loss is unsettling but not unusual. There are several causes of hair loss including: Male and female pattern baldness, alopecia, stress, diet and nutrition, medications, Trichotill-omania, over processed hair, certain scalp conditions and thyroid and hormone imbalances are to name a few. There are several forms of alopecia, traction alopecia which is caused by […]

Could Metformin Actually Make Insulin Resistance Worse?

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, and Insulin Resistance (IR) often occur simultaneously. While the connection between these two conditions is, as of yet, not entirely clear, researchers have determined that IR can lead to PCOS and diabetes.1 Metformin, or Glucophage, is commonly prescribed for both of these disorders, as it is assumed to reduce IR […]

Have a Heart: Can Too Much Exercise Be Bad?

After the rather large boom of runners and endurance athletes appears, new studies indicate that too much exercise may actually be bad for you. The exact cases vary based on various factors, but this study goes into detail on how current extreme cardiovascular exercises may actually be detrimental to certain individuals. Furthermore, individuals who have […]

How Pregnancy Can Trip You Up

A recent study from Hiroshima university has found that pregnant women are as likely to fall as 70 year old women. By tracking eight women who were pregnant (as well as 7 who were not) with a 3d motion capture system, researchers were able to discover that even as early as the first trimester, women […]

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Chair Yoga: 5 min Yoga exercises at your desk

Yoga is an excellent method of reducing stress and tension through out your day. This video shows that you don’t even have to get out of your chair. Chair yoga is particularly helpful at work as we all know stress can be high in the workplace. Sitting at a desk all day can also create […]

Alopecia Areata

The medical term for hair loss is alopecia. Alopecia takes place when the immune system attacks the hair follicles. This causes hair loss. Alopecia is not contagious. There are different types of alopecia. Alopecia areata is a condition in which the hair falls out in round patches, which can happen on the scalp and anywhere […]

6 Ways to Say Goodbye to Scars

Scars are unwanted results from injury or surgery. Often they cause undesirable symptoms as well as insecurity with their appearance. Taking good care of a wound can minimize the symptoms and unwanted appearance, but there are also treatments possible after the healing is final. One major way to take care of a wound is to […]

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Vitamins and Supplements for Hair Loss

Health experts agree that you need to eat a well-balanced diet to support the health of your hair. This diet includes 13 essential vitamins. They are vitamins A, D, E, K, C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotic, vitamin B-6, B-12, and folate. In this article, you will learn about the benefits of some of […]