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  1. Is hypnosis good for health?
    By Judie Hurtado on Aug 14, 2009
    When you hear the word “hypnosis”, do you immediately think of someone barking like a dog or doing some other silly,...
  2. 4 Diet tricks to beat the afternoon slump
    By Karen Hawthorne on Aug 12, 2009
    Do you dread when your energy plummets in the middle of the afternoon? You know the feeling: You'd rather curl up and take a nap...
  3. What you need to know about brain fog
    On Aug 6, 2009
    The occurrence of brain fog is a common health concern among thousands of people. Unfortunately, brain fog is one of those loosely...
  4. How snacking fits into your weight loss plan
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 6, 2009
    Whether you’re striving to lose a substantial amount of weight or those last five pounds, cutting calories -- or exercising them...
  5. Snacks that won’t wreck your diet
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 5, 2009
    Do you ignore those mid-morning and -afternoon hunger pangs for fear that eating will add unneccesary calories to your diet? Do you...
  6. Snacking around workouts: Do's and don’ts
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 5, 2009
    The timing of meals before and after exercise is crucial in giving you the fuel you need to work out as well as facilitate...
  7. 7 Stress-busting snacks
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 4, 2009
    When stress strikes, do you reach for the first semblance of comfort food in sight, even if you know it’s not the healthiest...
  8. 15 Snack ideas less than 100 calories
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 4, 2009
    When the mid-morning or -afternoon tummy grumblings strike, choosing a healthy snack doesn’t have to be a challenge. Sure,...
  9. Get rid of eye redness and puffiness
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 2, 2009
    You expect to wake up with swollen, red eyes after a night out with the girls or a particularly heart-wrenching evening with lots of...
  10. How stress is damaging your skin
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jul 31, 2009
    If you think the current economic situation has taken a toll on your wallet, you might be surprised to learn that your financial...
  11. How to put yourself first
    By Karen Hawthorne on Jul 30, 2009
    Women are notorious for putting the needs of others ahead of their own. But bringing yourself into the spotlight will give you the...
  12. 5 Beauty tips to conceal rosacea
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jul 28, 2009
    Rosacea is an chronic inflammatory skin disease chracterized by facial redness, bumps and pimple-like blemishes that affects about...
  13. Gardening that's good for you
    By Karen Hawthorne on Jul 24, 2009
    When you weed and water your garden this summer, you’ll be beautifying your body as well as your yard. Here are some tips to get...
  14. What you need to know about psoriasis
    By Sarah Kelsey on Jul 24, 2009
    According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 7.5 million Americans suffer from the chronic skin condition called...
  15. Tips to avoid chiggers
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jul 24, 2009
    Summertime is high season for bug bites and itchy rashes. Chiggers, also called harvest mites and red bugs, are particularly small...
  16. SYTYCD Get Fit exclusive interview
    By Joel D Amos on Jul 21, 2009
    So You Think You Can Dance and get fit? Of course you can and with the So You Think You Can Dance Get Fit home video series, the...
  17. Summer skin care products that protect and heal
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jul 21, 2009
    Has your skin been taking a beating from the summer sun? With July being National UV Month, there is no better time to keep skin...
  18. From funnel cakes to corn dogs: How does fair food fare?
    By SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors on Jul 21, 2009
    Going to the fair is a once-a-year experience for many, and eating the food there -- from funnel cakes to cotton candy, corn dogs to...
  19. Relax, recharge, and stress less
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jul 20, 2009
    If being overwhelmed with family responsibilities isn’t enough, has the current economy and continued layoffs pushed your stress...
  20. Powerful plyometric fitness moves
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jul 17, 2009
    Are you bored with your current workout? Have you hit the dreaded fitness plateau? Give your fitness a jumpstart with plyometrics,...

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