May 2016 - Better Health For Women

Todays Health Tip: Period Tracker APPS from Women’s Health Day

Posted on May 31, 2016May 31, 2016 by Better Health For Women

From Women’s Health Wednesday: Five Cool Apps To Help Track Ovulation And Menstrual Cycles Keeping up with your menstruation and ovulation timing can be pretty hard especially if you’re on a busy schedule. Thank heavens for the advancement of technology, app developers have now created a means for every woman to manage her best/worst days […] Read More

Health Tip of the Day- Can plastic cause obesity in your children?

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Better Health For Women

Here is an article I came across today which I thought was worth reading and thinking about. Although the studies don’t prove causation, perhaps there is an association. More BPA exposure as a fetus leaves kids fatter at age 7 – NYC study ShareThis Children whose mothers had higher BPA exposure in their third trimester […] Read More

Update Your Wardrobe For Spring 2016!

Posted on May 25, 2016May 25, 2016 by Better Health For Women

Looking to add a few fresh pieces to your wardrobe this season but not sure where to start? Before you go out and pick up the same shapes, fabrics and colours as – lets’s face it – you probably have at home, check out my list below of items I’m currently coveting for Spring. Denim […] Read More

New Ways, Old Clothes!

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Better Health For Women

While its easy to lust after new fashions each season, creating a new wardrobe from scratch year after year really isn’t feasible for most of us. A great way to get a fresh wardrobe this season without breaking the bank is to style the clothing you already own in new and fresh ways. Read on […] Read More

Health Tips for your Feet

Posted on May 23, 2016May 24, 2016 by Better Health For Women

As I was returning home from my office and wandering by the shoe stores, I was shocked and amazed to see High Heels elevated to an even higher level than last season. The heels resemble spikes used on the railway lines of days gone by and the platforms appear to be another 2 inches thicker than in previous years. This latest […] Read More

Style Tips From Anna Wintour

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Better Health For Women

At the age of 66, Anna Wintour is the ultimate arbiter of style. The Editor-in-Chief of Vogue is easily recognized by her signature style. While her industry celebrates the latest trends and innovations, over the years Ms .Wintour has stuck to a feminine classic style. So timeless is her style that , when looking at […] Read More

Fashion Tips From Iris Apfel

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Better Health For Women

At the age of 94, Iris Apfel is an endless source of inspiration. With her eclectic sense of style the interior designer, who did design work at the White House for nine presidents, is a role model of creativity. In 2005, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City premiered an exhibition about Apfel […] Read More

Healthy Eating Tips – Super Salads For A Healthier You!

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Better Health For Women

The time of year has sprung where gardens are beginning to bloom and we can eat plenty of fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables. My favourite meal of the day is lunch, and that is mainly because I love to experiment with different types of salads. Almost every day at work I come in with […] Read More

7 Foods That Fight Disease & Get You Healthy!

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Better Health For Women

The majority of us eat three or more times a day, and many of us try to make healthy choices in our diet, but rarely do we consider how our meals and snacks can keep us healthy! Not only do the foods we eat hold the power to help achieve better health, but consuming the […] Read More

6 Foods That Do NOT Belong In A Healthy Diet!

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Better Health For Women

What exactly is a healthy diet? It seems simple enough in theory—a mix of good macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) along with micronutrients (minerals and vitamins) should be consumed for optimal health. Recent studies show that some foods within these categories are more beneficial for us than others. But are there really foods you should […] Read More