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New York fashion expert Bridgette Raes, author of "StyleRx", helped Debbie, the winner of our Out with the Old, in with the You contest, rediscover her beauty and dress for her body. Debbie greeted Bridgette with gifts, coffee and excitement. A wonderful day of spirit and fashion unfolded from there.
Every holiday season brings excitement, but also a little panic, especially if you are the one who has to prepare the dreaded bird. Well, fear no more, chef extraordinaire Amy Simpson has a few ideas to make an inexpensive, easy-to-prepare Thanksgiving feast.
The first thing to give in our busy holiday schedules is exercise. But fitness expert Kelli Calabrese says that exercising regularly and making nutritious food choices actually helps us manage the demands - and the stress - of this busy season.
With the holidays come family and traditions and expectations and planning and preparation and cleaning and ... oh dear, it does get overwhelming, doesn't it? Therapist Angela Mohan explains how to handle the emortional highs and lows of the season.
Let's face it, very few of us are going to make it to the new year without accumulating some pounds. Fitness experts Bonnie Stoll and Diana Nyad share 10 tips to make sure the pounds you may gain at this time are not too overwhelming to fight back from.
Let's just be honest. We all eat too much on Thanksgiving, whether it's little nibbles stolen while cooking or at the main feast itself. Dietitian Derek Johnson offers a few quick tips that will help you enjoy your Thanksgiving meal, eat the foods you want and enjoy yourself.
Sooner or later you'll have to go to the doctor, whether you want to or not. Dr. Jan C. Garavaglia of Discovery Health's "Dr. G: Medical Examiner", says if you're afraid of doctors, one of the best ways to get over your fear is to be under the care of one you like and trust. Here's how find that doctor.
Low thyroid is a worldwide epidemic affecting about one out of every 10 Americans and up to one out of five mature women. It is one of the easiest and least expensive health problems to treat but many women suffer with it for years because it frequently goes undiagnosed. You don't need to suffer any longer, says thyroid specialist Dr. Richard Shames.
Many women over 30 with hormone imbalances will experience symptoms that from a conventional medical perspective are difficult to diagnose and treat. Fatigue, lack of mental clarity, weight gain, hair loss, joint pain, hot flashes or feeling cold constantly, waking at night, etc., may indicate hormone levels have gone awry and the patient suffers a lack of equilibrium. Acupuncturist Georjana Shames uses her practice to assist the patient in recovering quickly and naturally.
Every woman would love to have a firm and lifted rear end, however it's one of our greatest trouble spots. Since the gluteus muscle group is so large, the great news is that we can train the muscles so that they are strong, firm and have a beautiful and lifted shape.
How the face ages is now well understood. It's all about drooping and volume. So what can you do if you want to defy gravity and aging and get back that youthful look? Plastic surgeon Dr. Brunno Ristow explains the options.
Vitiligo, or depigmented patches of skin,is a disease that can have a big impact on psychological well being. For women of color this is especially true because of the sharp contrast of the depigmented skin and their natural, darkly pigmented skin. Dr. Dara Spearmans explains the number of treatments and cosmetics solutions available.
Bad posture and wearing shoes with high heels and pointy toes can result in aching feet and sore toes, but what can you do about it? Yoga and Pilates expert Amanda Musker has some solutions,
We all have the mid-afternoon slump, the driver's drowse, and the low-energy blah, but we don't have to let it slow our day, or send us to the fridge for a snack. Joanie Greggains gives you two fast and simple ways to boost your energy and focus.]
A user asks: "I love having a glass of wine in the evening; is that OK? How many glasses and how often can I do so?" Nutrition expert Derek Johnson has the answers.
You know that six-pack abs require exercise, but what you put in your mouth - and the frequency with which you eat - is just as important as your workout. Fitness expert Joanie Greggains eats six times a day to keep her metabolism revved up. She shares her schedule, snack and meal ideas.
You don't have to muscle through dieting alone. Diet Buddies will compute how much weight you want to lose and then match you with a group of women who want to lose the same amount of weight. We have an expert coach who will keep you on track, you can share and get advice from others, and we will send you reminders of check-in times to track your progress. Monday is weigh-in day, so sign up now. It's free!
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