Tag: women’s health

Top Signs of a Body Image, Self-Esteem or Disordered Eating Problem… and How to Help

In the age of high-def images and the celebrated attainment of physical perfection, we all can find things about our own bodies that we don't like. How do you know, though, when you, your friend or loved one has veered into a danger zone, one...

The Importance of Positive Body Image and 10 Strategies to Develop One.

by Rebecca Glavin, therapist For many of us, the time for New Years Resolutions is both exciting and anxiety provoking. Year after year, it seems that many of our New Years resolutions focus on our bodies. We want to get into better shape. We want...

Here are some ways you can fight the flu with food.

According to Andy Williams, the legendary singer of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year", this is the "hap-happiest season of all".  While I will certainly not disagree, Mr. Williams did fail to mention that this is also the dreaded cold and flu...

A busy woman's guide to healthy eating

I'm probably a little biased, but I think that women are amazing.  We juggle school, family, work, friends, volunteer service, and so much more. It's probably safe to say that we run the world. Since ruling the world is kind of a big job, it's often...

Load Up on These Foods That Fight Sun Damage

Even though some time spent in the sun each day is great for our health,  the sun's strong rays can have damaging effects on the skin and possibly even lead to skin cancer. Did you know that you can protect your skin from the potentially...

Why and How You Should Be Using Coconut Oil

Over the course of the past few years, I’ve become a bit of a coconut oil maniac, and I’ve been using it like crazy. If you’re not using coconut oil, maybe you've seen it in the store or heard something about it. This post will...