A person’s reputation is a very complex topic, because it varies from person to person and culture to culture. Some things that are acceptable in one culture may not be acceptable in another, so there’s a difference in how someone’s reputation is determined. Although your…
Did you know that over 60% of all households in the United States have a pet? Pets are hugely important to us, and we spend billions of dollars a year on grooming, food, and health care for our furry little friends. Pets are a big…
Getting a diagnosis of PCOS can be a big relief, as you finally have a name for what’s been going on with your body. Knowing the cause of the physical problems you have and understanding that treatment is available can feel like a load has been lifted…
Any kind of name-calling (especially weight-related teasing) is really hurtful. Unfortunately, name-calling and teasing about weight is very common. Some people may think that this type of teasing is okay because if someone really wanted to, they could lose or gain weight. What people may…
Journaling has been one of the most helpful things I’ve ever done. Journals give you a place to write down your honest thoughts and emotions without being afraid of how people will react or think of you. Through journaling I’ve not only learned a lot…
Has anyone seen this month’s Seventeen magazine? As I flipped through the magazine, our society’s obsession with appearance and changing the way we look was everywhere. There was advice on how to attract a guy by applying new summer makeup and a guide on how…
We all know that it’s important to eat healthy, but is there such a thing as eating too healthy? When healthy eating becomes so extreme that it becomes unhealthy, it’s called orthorexia. Some doctors are calling it the “new eating disorder”, because orthorexia means someone…
Is it just me, or does it seem like there are more and more products in stores and restaurants that have the words skinny or thin in their name? The last time I checked, there was no drink that could make you skinny, or a…
You’ve probably seen ads for toning shoes that promise to make you healthier, leaner, and happier, but have you heard the latest in the toning shoe craze? Skechers Shape-ups for Girls… pink and glittery toning shoes designed for girls as young as 7 or 8. I…
What exactly is “good” hair? I wish I knew. People often tell me that I have “good” hair. I beg to differ. It’s thick, curly, and extremely hard to manage. For a period of time, I hated my hair. I begged and begged my parents…