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Must-try health products for the New Year

Sarah Kelsey — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:19:00 -0800

A brand-new year is around the corner, which inevitably means you’ll be looking for ways to overhaul your health with a few resolutions. To get you on your healthy way, we’ve rounded up some of the top new products to help you boost your health just in time for 2011.

Winter woes? Yoga will boost your mood

Sarah Kelsey — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:30:00 -0700

As the days darken and the barometer drops, it can be hard to keep your mood upbeat. So we turned to YuMee Chung, a certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher and founder of Passport to Prana, for her tips on using yoga to stay positive and healthy through even the darkest days of winter.

How to sterilize the house after the chickenpox or strep

Sarah Kelsey — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:33:00 -0700

‘Tis the season for nasty colds, viruses, and flus, including such hard-to-get-rid-of bacteria as chickenpox and strep. Once you—or your family member—is completely over whatever bug bit them, try a few of these how-to tips to get your home spic and span and back to sterile condition:

How to quickly get rid of sticky countertop stains

Sarah Kelsey — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:30:00 -0700

Everything from spilled pop to sweet and sugary foods can leave an icky, gooey mess on your countertops and there’s nothing worse than a sticky, stained surface. The next time your kitchen’s surfaces feel a bit off, try a few of these quick and easy how-to tricks:

How to make a weekly cleaning schedule

Sarah Kelsey — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:27:00 -0700

No one wants to get stuck with all of the cleaning duties around the house, which is why creating a weekly cleaning schedule is so important. Here are a few how-to tips to use the next time you’d like to divvy up chores between family members:

How to install a vanity

Sarah Kelsey — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:25:00 -0700

One of the easiest ways to redo your bathroom is to install a vanity . Here are a few how-to tips on remodeling your shower space:

How to hang decorations on cement or adobe walls

Sarah Kelsey — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:20:00 -0700

Cement or adobe walls add an industrial-chic feel to homes. The only problem? It’s hard to hang anything—from pictures to art—from them. But fear not, there is a way to spare these kinds of walls from being bare. Just follow a few of these how-to steps:

Soccer for kickin’ fitness

Sarah Kelsey — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:14:00 -0700

The evidence is everywhere: Soccer has quickly become one of America’s favorite pastimes. From the fancy footwork to its cardio kick, there are dozens of reasons to join one of the recreational leagues in your city.

Healthy lunchbox tips for moms

Sarah Kelsey — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:01:00 -0700

As you head into fall -- and with back-to-school excitement all but gone -- it can be tough to find the motivation to prepare innovative meals for lunch. You pack your kids' lunch, you pack your own, it can become a boring ordeal. However, the next time you feel lunchbox letdown, turn to this list of fun and healthy meal-preparation tricks and you’ll learn to love lunch again.

Best new eco-health products

Sarah Kelsey — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:24:00 -0700

Looking for some ways to green all of your daily routines? Look no further than this eco-friendly guide to living a healthy life.

Starting solids: Healthiest way to feed your toddlers

Sarah Kelsey — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:08:00 -0700

The healthier your eating habits are as a kid, the stronger and more resilient you’ll be down the road. Which is why it’s so important to start your kids on the road to healthy eating as soon as possible. SheKnows.com talked to celebrity chef Annabel Karmel about her latest book Starting Solids, a guide to getting children on a healthy nutritional path.

Breast cancer awareness: 12 more ways to think pink!

Sarah Kelsey — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:57:00 -0700

Do your part to support Women’s Cancer Awareness Month by investing or participating in one of these fundraising products or events. Proceeds go toward research and awareness efforts to fight breast and ovarian cancer.

Abdominal aortic aneurysms: Women at risk

Sarah Kelsey — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:28:00 -0700

Never heard of an abdominal aortic aneurysm? Then listen up! The often fatal condition is on the rise across North America . To learn more, SheKnows.com chatted with Dr Tom Maldonado, a vascular surgeon at New York University’s Langone Medical Center, where he studies women and vascular disease.

Confused about exercise?

Sarah Kelsey — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:36:00 -0700

With all of the information available online, it can be easy to feel confused about the best ways to get fit. A plethora of misinformation exists about working out, which can lead to injury and frustration. To help, Margot McKinnon, founder of Body Harmonics Pilates in Toronto, helps us debunk five common misconceptions about exercise.

Freaky Eaters and a preview of fall’s healthy-living TV shows

Sarah Kelsey — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:17:00 -0700

Fall 2010 is finally here, which means it’s also time for a whole new slate of must-watch TV shows. From following freaky eaters to watching people lose weight, we’ve got a rundown of some of the hottest healthy-living TV shows this season. Check them out!

How to make over your laundry room

Sarah Kelsey — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:41:00 -0700

The laundry room is one of the least decorated spaces of a home, yet it’s one we all use. To freshen the look of yours, follow a few of these laundry room decorating tips and tricks.

10 Decorative accents for boring rooms

Sarah Kelsey — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:35:00 -0700

Maybe the living room hasn’t been painted in years, perhaps the art on your bedroom walls is drab and passé, or maybe you’re just in the mood for something fresh. Whatever the case may be, we have 10 amazing tips to decorate and update even the most boring rooms in your home.

How to conceal a mouth sore

Sarah Kelsey — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:44:00 -0700

Canker sores are not only uncomfortable, they also can make the wearer feel embarrassed about their appearance. Here are a few tips on how to conceal a mouth sore whenever one develops.

8 Ways to motivate yourself to eat healthy

Sarah Kelsey — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:51:00 -0700

It can be hard to work up the effort to eat healthfully, and this is especially true if you hang out with people who are more apt to reach for a nacho platter than a salad. The key is to find reasons why eating healthy is important to you. Here are eight ways to motivate yourself.

Eat right when eating out: 5 Healthy girl tricks

Sarah Kelsey — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:58:00 -0700

Statistics show that meals and snacks from restaurants account for one out of 10 meal occasions for most people. And, while eating out is a nice treat, many of the foods offered are laden with fat and calories. Here are a few tips to help you make smart, healthy choices the next time you eat on the run.