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Monday, Aug 20th 2012
Infection Detection: Yeast Beast or Something More Serious?
If it's itchy down there, it must be a yeast infection, right? Wrong.
Before you run to the drugstore for an over-the-counter (OTC) anti-fungal treatment, you might want to re-evaluate your symptoms. An estimated 44 percent of women with a vaginal infection initially treat themselves with an OTC yeast infection medication when they actually have bacterial vaginosis (BV), a much more serious infection caused by an overgrowth of the bacteria that occur naturally in the vagina.
Wednesday, Aug 01st 2012
Why 15 Million People Are Having Online Affairs
How's your cheater radar? You just know that your partner is not the type of person who would have an affair … or do you? It's not just your best friend's arrogant boyfriend who fits the bill. It's the 15,060,000 members (and growing) of Ashley Madison, the notorious website geared toward online connections between married people. Its motto? "Life is short. Have an affair."
Thursday, Jun 21st 2012
Feeling Lousy? If the Heat's Got You Down, You May Be Dehydrated
Exhausted? Have a headache? Dizzy? Muscle cramps? Nausea? You may be dehydrated. As the weather gets warmer in many parts of the country, it's not uncommon for many people to experience these symptoms. As the temperature rises, so does our need for increased water intake. But how much is enough?
Saturday, Apr 21st 2012
5 Reasons to Eat Local this Earth Day
What are you doing to celebrate Earth Day? Why not pay a visit to a farmer's market and prepare a meal worth savoring. We've all heard that it's good to eat local, but why is that? Here are my top five reasons...
1. Less mileage. In the U.S. much of the food found in the supermarket travels an average of 1500 miles before making it to your kitchen table. Without the voyage, our food stays fresher and more nutrient-rich, while by eliminating the transportation reduces the release of carbon emissions into the air we breathe.
Wednesday, Mar 21st 2012
5 Unhealthiest Junk Foods and Some Healthy Alternatives
by Marcia Mangum Cronin
Tuesday, Mar 06th 2012
Exercise: 10 Ways to Stay Motivated
If you're like me, then you go through phases where one day you're super motivated to go to the gym and the next, the idea seems more than daunting. But it's almost spring, the perfect time to get into a new routine. Getting motivated to exercise on a regular basis can be a challenge though. That's why I came up with these 10 tips for getting and staying motivated, as a reminder for myself and to share with you.
Friday, Feb 24th 2012
5 Healthy Snacks You Can Find at Most Gas Stations
Here's the scenario: You're driving to your in-laws when you unexpectedly run into a backup on the highway. You've made it 10 miles in two hours and your stomach is growling. Your options: fast food or the mini-mart at the gas station. I say opt for the
latter.
If you can look past the candy bars and greasy chips, you might just find a healthy snack option. Here are five you can usually count on:
Tuesday, Feb 07th 2012
Which Kind of Yoga Class Is Right for Me?
The beauty of yoga is, like brands of shampoo, there are different kinds for each taste preference and desire. Depending on what's available in your community, options can range from "power yoga," which often includes a fast-paced flow of sequences (sometimes called vinyasa) with intermittent challenging holds to Kundalini yoga, which focuses more on breath work and mantras.
What are you looking to achieve from your yoga class?
by Marcia Mangum CroninMonday, Jan 30th 2012
What's My Goal? Happiness!
by Marcia Mangum Cronin
If you're feeling down about not keeping your New Year's resolutions, it may be time to reassess. You may just need to refocus your resolve and take some baby steps toward your goals. Or you may want to rewrite or reprioritize your goals to better reflect what you're trying to accomplish.
