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The Connection Between Exercise & Mental Health – Let’s Get Moving!

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Better Health For Women

Did you know – your mind and body are intimately connected. Although your brain does control your body’s movements, the way you move can also affect the way you think and feel. The majority of us are aware that our feelings can influence our movements. What’s equally important (and often forgotten) is how movement can […] Read More

Good Carbs Vs. Bad Carbs & The Glycemic Index

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Better Health For Women

Not all carbs are created equal. There are many different types of carbohydrate foods, and they vary greatly in their effects on our health. If you have diabetes, you know well that when you eat too many carbohydrates, your blood sugar levels increase. The total amount of carbs you consume during snacks and meals determine […] Read More

Health Tips for Better Vision

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Better Health For Women

A recent study published in JAMA Ophthalmology Jan. 14, 2016, has concluded that eating more leafy green vegetables can prevent a major cause of blindness known as glaucoma. Two studies performed by Harvard scientists (each longer than 25 years) reviewed the diets of more than 100,000 men and women. Those who ate the most leafy greens had a 20-30 […] Read More

Digital Solutions for Full Figured Fashion

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Better Health For Women

While many retailers are waking up to the reality that women come in all shapes and sizes, the online world has been two steps ahead for quite some time. Read on for my current list of online shops that I’m loving – some for all sizes, some strictly for fuller figures, all for great style! […] Read More

March 8 is International Women’s Day!

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Better Health For Women

Better Health for Women wants to celebrate with you on International Women’s Day. Today is the day which was founded almost 100 years ago to celebrate the battles of gender equality. It was originally called International Working Women’s Day, and is celebrated on March 8 every year. According to Wikipedia one of the earliest […] Read More

Health Tips For Women – Motivate Yourself to be the Best You

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Better Health For Women

Health Tips- Motivate Yourself to be the Best You The winter months can be a challenge at times when it comes to motivation. Whether you are lacking the motivation to exercise, eat well, or simply have a case of the winter blues, it is important to take small steps to move forward and feel your best. […] Read More

Plus Size Fashion you will Love to Wear

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Better Health For Women

Fashion designers are slowly waking up to the fact that women truly do come in all shapes and sizes. Once relegated to the back corner of shops, near the maternity section, plus sized fashion is (finally!) being given the recognition it deserves. We have a long way to go, but I would be remiss in […] Read More

Daily Health Tip 2016 – What Causes Fatigue? Part 2

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Better Health For Women

Everyone has their peak periods and understanding when you are at your best or worst will help you maximize your energy levels and what you can accomplish throughout the day. Circadian rhythm describes your body’s natural daily sleep wake cycle. This is controlled by a part of the brain that is in the hypothalamus, the […] Read More

Building your Personal Brand Part 4

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Better Health For Women

You made it! The hard part is over. After doing some soul searching and consulting a few trusted allies, you now have a good sense of what your personal brand is as well as the possible gap(s) between who you authentically are and what you are presenting to the world. By clarifying your unique strengths, […] Read More

Daily Health Tip 2016 – What Causes Fatigue? Part 1

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Better Health For Women

Have you ever noticed how different you feel when you are in the “flow”. Whatever you are doing at the time seems effortless and you feel like you have endless energy to complete the task. On the other hand if you are doing something you don’t enjoy and “have” to do it, then that task […] Read More