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Exercises to Prepare for an Exotic Trip

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Traveling to exotic places and experiencing the land has become more popular over the years. Seeing the wildlife and scenery in a new country requires one to be physically fit and ready for the demands. Most travel companies now require a health check to ensure travelers will not run into trouble when they are hiking, […] Read More

MR Guided Focused Ultrasound

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Better Health For Women

I just returned from another conference out west and had the oppurtunity to hear an excellent talk on MR Guided Focused Ultrasound. The lecture was given by Dr. Kim Butts Pauly, a brilliant scientist at Stanford Medical Center. This is a non-invasive, outpatient procedure which uses high doses of focused utlrasound waves to treat uterine […] Read More

Great Outlet Shopping Right in Your Backyard

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Thinking of taking a cross border trip to do some shopping? Before making plans, make sure that the retailers that you are heading out to visit haven’t already set up shop in your own neighbourhood. Here are a few recent additions to the Canadian retail landscape that you may want to check out on your […] Read More

Getting Ready to Travel? Tips to Avoid Digestive Problems

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Better Health For Women

I have the amazing opportunity to travel to South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and Antarctica for 3 weeks. Like many travelers long plane rides, time changes and an array of strange food and lack of exercise can leave one feeling lethargic and not fit to enjoy the travels. Here are some simple tips to make […] Read More

How to Have a Good Night Sleep

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Better Health For Women

One of the greatest feelings is waking up after a good night sleep without any interruptions! 7-8 hours of sleep has been said to be optimal, and new research shows that getting less than 6 hours of sleep per night can lead to weight gain. Here are a few tips to help you optimize your […] Read More

Leather Looks for Fall

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Leather accented clothing was everywhere on this season’s runways. Below are a few of my tips for incorporating leather into your wardrobe this season. Jacket Usually your first foray in to leather clothing, the leather jacket is the ultimate symbol of cool. Think the Fonz (whose jacket is now housed in the Smithsonian), Michael Jackson […] Read More

So What Are Dense Breasts?

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Better Health For Women

There has been recent discussion around a new law that has been passed in certain states (Conneticut, New York, California, Texas and Virginia) requiring imaging centers that perform mammograms to inform their patient’s if they have dense breast tissue on mammograms. The reason for this is that breast cancers can be covered up in dense […] Read More

Gear up for Halloween – Eat Pumpkins

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Halloween is only a few days away and people are flocking to their local market to find the perfect pumpkin to carve. Pumpkins are much more than a decoration, because when eaten they contribute to good heart health, improved vision and a trim waistline. Here are some essential reasons you should choose to add pumpkins […] Read More

Enjoy Halloween Without Breaking Your Diet

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Enjoy Halloween Without Breaking Your Diet Halloween is upon us. The ghosts, goblins and trick and treaters will soon overrun your home and tempt you with sugary treats to break your diet. It’s a terrifying time of year for dieters who are confronted with the beginning of the holiday season and all its delicious wonders. […] Read More

Trick or Treat

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Better Health For Women

It’s that time of year when we pull out the costumes and candy. If you are not in the mood for dressing up in costume this year, or even if you are, here are a few of my favourite fashion tricks and treats for this week. Trick Not just for starlets on the red carpet […] Read More