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Valley fever

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:26:00 -0800

Valley fever is caused by a fungus that thrives in the soils of the desert areas of southern Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Nevada, California's San Joaquin Valley, northern Mexico, and parts of Central and South America. In the soil, this fungus, coccidioidomycosis, grows as mold with long filaments that become airborne when the soil is disturbed. When inhaled, these spores reproduce rapidly in the lungs, leading to flu-like symptoms.

Lyme disease

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:21:00 -0800

Lyme disease, an inflammatory condition spread through a tick bite, is caused by a bacterium that ticks pick up after biting mice or deer that are infected with Lyme disease. Lyme disease is most common in the late spring, summer and early fall, with most cases occurring in the Northeast, upper Midwest and Pacific coast area in the US.

Make an outdoor roaming range for your bunny

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 31 May 2013 04:00:00 -0700

When spring arrives with its sunny warm weather, it's only natural to want to spend more time outdoors. This is true for you, and it is especially true for pets. Even though experts recommend that rabbits be kept primarily indoors where they are safe, here's how you can make an outdoor roaming range for your bunny to get some fresh air and exercise

Couch potato blues: 6 Ways to get your dog moving

Michele Borboa, MS — Sat, 25 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Is Fido sporting a canine spare tire? Does Fluffy get out of breath simply walking up the stairs? Sad but true, pet obesity is the No. 1 health threat to our furry friends and can be largely blamed on lack of physical activity. If you've got a couch potato pup, we've got six fun ways to get him into shape.

10 Healthy tricks for your dog's body and mind

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 29 May 2013 04:00:00 -0700

Mind-body workouts are all the rage for us two-legged creatures, and they should be a priority for your pawed-pal, too. To keep your dog happy, healthy, and in the zen, Fanna Easter, National Dog Training Education Specialist at Petco, recommends the following mind-body tricks for your dog.

Does your pet have cancer?

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Charlene Melson suspected something was wrong with her 17-year-old cat Kayleigh but wasn't prepared for her veterinarian to give the family pet a cancer diagnosis. She was devastated, but Melson's commitment to caring for her cat saved Kayleigh's life.

Camouflage cupcakes

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:30:00 -0700

Whether you've got a little boy whose favorite color is camo or a husband who can't get enough camouflage attire in the closet, these camo cupcakes will hit the mark when it comes to pleasing hungry dessert hunters.

Moksha: A new kind of hot yoga

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:08:00 -0700

If your favorite Bikram yoga class isn't meeting your mind-body needs, head over to a Moksha yoga studio. We talked with Moksha Yoga co-founder Jessica Robertson to learn more about this form of cardiovascular hot yoga practice.

The wedding-day workout

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:42:00 -0700

Are you newly engaged and ready to get that perfect bridal body for your big day? We're here to help! We talked to beautifully buff fitness expert Christine Bullock to get her top tips for slimming down and shaping up. Get ready for her "Say I Do" workout that will make you a wedding-day dynamo.

Make like Maria Menounos and pamper yourself at home

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Even the busiest women can fit “me time” into their lifestyle. Maria Menounos, the beautiful host of Extra and our Girl Crush for February, is a big fan of spa getaways to pamper herself and help her recover from the rigors of her jam-packed schedule. Though many of us can’t afford the luxury vacay to a resort, we can take Menounos’ lead and be inspired to have a spa getaway at home. This roundup of our favorite home spa essentials will discuss everything you need for your well-deserved “me time.”

Red-carpet results: Denise Austin's celebrity diet and fitness tips

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:20:00 -0800

America's favorite fitness expert Denise Austin, author of Side Effect: Skinny http://www.thebooknook.com/side-effect-skinny.html, knows how easy it is to envy those gorgeous celebs walking the red carpet in their silhouette-skimming designer gowns. But you don't have to be rich and famous to look red-carpet ready. She tells SheKnows how to look like a celebrity without spending a fortune on personal trainers, personal chefs and tummy tucks.

10 Wacky health tips that work

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:46:00 -0800

Did you know that tea tree oil can help treat acne or that making a paste out of baking soda can help bug bites? Though unconventional, many natural remedies can help heal everyday ailments many of us experience. We talked with holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos about the wackiest health tips that actually work.

Jenny McCarthy's favorite room in the house

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Have you ever wondered how your favorite celebs spend their days? We caught up with Jenny McCarthy in our Girl Crush feature to get the inside scoop on her life, including her favorite room in the house.

Self defense moves that could save your life

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:22:00 -0800

You’re on your morning run when a man grabs you and starts dragging you into an alley. Worse, your boyfriend or spouse goes into a rage and threatens to do you harm. Are you prepared to fight back? If not, you could lose your life — but you can learn to effectively defend yourself. SheKnows talked with Dale Fricke, founder of Alpha and Omega Tactical Training Concepts in Bozeman, Montana, to find out the best self defense tactics for women.

Kick-butt kettlebell workout for women

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:49:00 -0800

Just when you thought you knew all the kettlebell moves in the book, fitness icon Gin Miller http://ginmillerfitness.com/ is here to shake up your exercise routine. She shares one of her favorite kettlebell workouts that will not only get you fit from head to toe, it also shreds hundreds of calories and beautifully sculpts your body.

Vaccine-free flu prevention tips

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:38:00 -0800

Winter is upon us, and along with it comes the debate on whether to get a flu shot. Dr. Martha Howard of Wellness Associates of Chicago offers advice to protect yourself from the flu, vaccine free.

Gifts for the fit foodie

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:00:00 -0800

If there's a health and fitness fanatic on your holiday gift list, we've got you covered with this fit foodie gift guide to kitchen gadgets, cookbooks and health foods.

Do you have lupus?

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:45:00 -0800

Are you so chronically exhausted that pouring a bowl of cereal in the morning can send you back to bed? Do you have unexplained fevers, hair loss or tender joints? These symptoms could be a sign you are suffering from lupus, an autoimmune disorder that recently took the life of 23-year-old Alexandra "Sasha" McHale, daughter of Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale. We talked with Dr. Dixie Swanson, who was diagnosed with the disease 20 years ago. Here's what you need to know about the disease.

The gluten-free holiday gift guide

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:45:00 -0800

Just because you have a few loved ones following a gluten-free diet doesn't mean you can't delight them with a gourmet gift. Check out our scrumptious gluten-free gift guide, including gluten-free foods, cookbooks and more.

The ultimate gift guide for chocolate lovers

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:30:00 -0800

Fine chocolates to pair with wine, coffee and tea, and other sweet-tooth goodies that will make you swoon top our list of gourmet gifts for chocolate lovers.