Category: Healthy LivingDid you know that, according to the Mayo Clinic, women are twice as likely as men to experience depression at some point in their lives? Women even have different symptoms of depression than men and can end up self-medicating or trying to cope with it in different ways. You might find it hard to concentrate [...]
Surely by now you know how the stretchmarks came to be on your abdomen, but just in case you’ve forgotten – they showed up because your stomach stretched past the capacity of your skin. This may be because you gained a lot of weight quickly, but most likely you got your stretch marks the same [...]
It’s time to think outside the box when it comes to your bathroom, in particular the shower. One hundred years ago, you might have had your bathtub in the kitchen, or even outdoors in the shed! Regular baths became more popular once they were relocated inside the house, (and inside the bathroom!). In truth, the [...]
Thread veins are a common and irritating problem for lots of ladies because they create a lot of embarrassment about the appearance of the legs particularly when the sun comes out and everyone starts wearing shorts and skirts. Fortunately thread veins can be treated quite successfully by a technique called injection sclerotherapy. Sadly the word [...]
There has been a lot of recent buzz about the benefits of adding maca, a Peruvian root, to your diet. Those who have eaten maca report a variety of benefits, but the jury is still out regarding its exact uses for health and medicinal purposes. This plant is still being studied, although the residents of [...]
One of the facts of life you will probably have to face as you age is declining vision. It’s rare that anyone gets to keep the perfect vision they once had in their younger years as they age into their senior years. Some forms of vision impairment due to aging are more common, while others [...]
Olive oil. It’s been a while since this native Mediterranean cooking oil has risen to popularity; and with good reason. Olive is well known for being high in heart protective monounsaturates; containing a range of antioxidant plant compounds and vitamin E. The main type of fat in olive oil is monounsaturated, which has been proven [...]
Most of the time we take our backs for granted. Many people don’t realize how vital a healthy back is for their overall well being. Women typically don’t start experiencing back problems as a result of aging or deterioration until their 50′s or 60′s, but it can happen a lot sooner if preventative measures aren’t [...]
Although the life of a stay-at-home mom can be a very active one with taking care of the children and various other duties, many women are still concerned about getting enough exercise. It’s generally not as convenient for women with small children to get to the gym every day, so being able to work out [...]
Having a yeast infection can be irritating and sometimes even embarrassing for the person experiencing it. Typically, a yeast infection is not something to worry about, however it needs to be taken care of quickly before it has a chance to grow and turn into something more severe. A yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth [...]
The Benefits of Brazilian Hair Straightening
Gone are the days of frizzy, dry, unmanageable hair, now you can flaunt your long, straight luminous mane with the help of Brazilian hair straightening. During this hair smoothing procedure, the hair is sealed to preserve the keratin that is added to the hair during the straightening process. Several well-known examples of Brazilian hair straightening [...]
Brazilian Blowout vs. Keratin Treatment
Brazilian Blowout and Keratin treatments are two popular smoothening treatments that straighten the hair without damaging the hair follicles. Smoothening treatments concentrate on removing frizz, repairing damage, and improving the overall appearance of the hair. Depending on the treatment you choose you can remove up to 95% of the frizz giving your hair added shine [...]
Homemade Deep Hair Conditioner
For the benefit of your hair, everyone should use deep hair conditioner at least once a month. As many of you know there are many hair products that you can buy over the counter. Products ranging from low end brands to fancy in salon brands. If you decide to go with a cheaper brand, you [...]