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  1. 7 Tips to prevent cold and flu
    By Jennifer Newton Reents on Sep 3, 2009
    It can be hard to stay healthy when everyone around you seems to be getting sick. Here are some tips to prevent you from becoming a...
  2. Preparing for cold and flu season
    By Jennifer Newton Reents on Sep 3, 2009
    Kids are back in school and that means we get busier than ever. Unfortunately when we get busy, we get run down and susceptible to...
  3. Are you taking care of yourself?
    By Jennifer Newton Reents on Sep 3, 2009
    The truth is you can’t take care of others if you aren’t taking care of yourself. Busy moms know they always seem to put...
  4. All about the IUD process
    By Katherine Pennington on Sep 1, 2009
    If you are considering getting an IUD, you should learn as much as you can about the device. Here, you will find out how an IUD is...
  5. Understanding hormones' role in IUDs
    By Katherine Pennington on Sep 1, 2009
    So what is a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system? The name conjures up something very complicated and intimidating but...
  6. What are IUDs and are they right for you?
    By Katherine Pennington on Sep 1, 2009
    Being a working woman with two children, I have little or no time to think of birth control and I am a complete mess when it comes...
  7. Vinotherapy: Wine not just for drinking
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 30, 2009
    The word vinotherapy conjures up images of sipping a fine glass of wine with your legs kicked up on the table listening to...
  8. Medication safety: What you need to know
    By Jennifer Newton Reents on Aug 26, 2009
    Medications serve a distinct purpose but there are things that we do -- or don’t do -- that can cause them to not be safe. Here...
  9. Wholistic fitness trend: Integrated Therapy and Training
    By Karen Hawthorne on Aug 25, 2009
    Reaching your health goals takes more than cardio and weight-training, fitness experts say. Here's why an "integrated approach" to...
  10. High-tech help for your periods
    By Karen Hawthorne on Aug 25, 2009
    Feeling cranky and bloated, but not sure if it's menstrual? If you have trouble tracking your periods, there’s high-tech help to...
  11. Five things your dentist isn’t telling you
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 21, 2009
    When you sit down in the dentist chair, you expect your dentist to tell you about proper brushing and flossing techniques and ways...
  12. Birth control pills: Facts you need to know
    By Sarah Kelsey on Aug 19, 2009
    After almost 50 years on the market, the “Pill” continues to be one of the most popular and effective forms of birth control....
  13. Acupuncture: Needles don't hurt, after all
    By Karen Hawthorne on Aug 18, 2009
    Acupuncture, once regarded as a mystical form of Eastern medicine, has grown in popularity as a potent cure for so many ailments....
  14. How to physically and mentally prepare for surgery
    By Michele Howe on Aug 18, 2009
    Having already endured three surgeries to repair my loose right shoulder, I grew increasingly more curious about what actually...
  15. Back to school tips to avoid swine flu
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 17, 2009
    If your kids have been free of colds and flu all summer, the thought of the H1N1 swine flu virus has probably not crossed your mind....
  16. 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,...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...

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