Being diagnosed with PCOS can be confusing and even overwhelming at times. It can help to talk with trusted friends but sometimes they don’t understand because unlike you, they don’t have to deal with PCOS 24/7.What if there was a place where you could go…
Photoshopping, digital alteration, photo enhancement, and digital manipulation are all tools used in the fashion industry to portray the ideal woman. Many believe that these tools are used to “perfect” an image with the help of technology. As consumers, we don’t necessarily realize how much…
Happy Nutrition Month! This year’s theme for national nutrition month is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right”. There are many ways to spice up your dishes, and that’s exactly what I am going to tell you how to do. Dealing with spices can get overwhelming….
Many teens don’t get a sufficient amount of sleep due to busy schedules, but scientists are now looking at the role that technology plays with sleep. Sleep plays an extremely important role in overall health and well–being, and the way you feel throughout the day…
Your mood can change from day to, day but in some cases it can change from season to season. Do you experience feelings of sadness, tiredness, low energy, trouble concentrating, and or changes with your appetite or sleep for 2 weeks or more during the…
Here are a few tips to make sure your skin stays healthy during the coldest months of the year. Avoid alcohol based skin products such as toners and face masks. These products dry out your skin. Keep your skin covered! When outside, wear gloves/mittens and…
For those of you who have never heard of almond milk, you may be wondering how milk is made from something other than a cow. Almond milk is made by blending pre-soaked almonds with water. This mixture is put into a mesh bag to filter…
The other day I was shopping for a cereal to make crunchy fruit and yogurt parfaits with a group of kids I’d never met before. I wasn’t sure if any of them had any food allergies, so I tried to find a cereal with the…
With the culmination of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi (and spring break just around the corner), I find myself more motivated and inspired to hit the gym and work on my fitness routine. We can all learn something about ourselves while watching the Olympics,…
When talking with young women about PCOS, I often get asked the question, “Is PCOS rare?” or “How many women actually get PCOS?” PCOS is a lot more common than what you might think. According to the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services,…