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How To Beat Holiday Stress – And Enjoy Yourself!

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Better Health For Women

You may be feeling the pressure to do it all, to buy it all, and to be it all. How can you survive the holiday frenzy? The holidays can be extremely stressful, as schedules are jam-packed with parties, shopping, cooking, and activities, expectations are sky high and even family members and loved ones can get […] Read More

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? Symptoms Of Vitamin D Deficiency

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Better Health For Women

drfranklipman.com You may be getting enough sleep, exercising several times a week, eating a healthy, balanced diet, applying sunscreen regularly and making healthy decisions in many aspects of your life. But are you neglecting one important health issue? According to the Harvard School of Public Health, one billion people across the globe are deficient in […] Read More

The Latest Trend In Leggings – 2017 Leggings Fashion

Posted on December 16, 2016March 10, 2017 by Better Health For Women

For anyone who has ever lounged, yoga-d or run to the grocery store in a pair of leggings, you know that it can be hard to negotiate your way back into regular pants. While leggings are decidedly not pants – many women have been looking for ways to incorporate these stretchy pants into more of […] Read More

Holiday Hostess Fashion – What Will You Wear?

Posted on December 16, 2016March 10, 2017 by Better Health For Women

So you have planned the menu and sent out the invitations….but what will you wear? Tis the season for holiday gatherings. If you have decided to host a soiree this month, I have compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you, the happy hostess, look your very best. Get Dressed First While it […] Read More

Strategies For Coping With Chronic Illness (Part 1)

Posted on December 6, 2016December 6, 2016 by Better Health For Women

According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, 133 Million Americans, or 45% of the population, suffer from at least one chronic illness. Of those with autoimmune diseases, nearly 80% are women. On a global scale, according to the World Health Organization, more than half of those who die annually from a chronic illness are […] Read More

Which Superfoods Are Really Good For You & Which Are Just Hype? (Part 1)

Posted on December 2, 2016December 2, 2016 by Better Health For Women

SuperNutrition.com Part 1 Forget the coconut oil & gluten-free snacks… go for the blueberries and don’t feel bad about enjoying your glass of red wine! (In moderation, of course.) These days, you may find many foods in your grocery labeled “superfoods”, promising extra health benefits. Food marketers know that products with a “super” label are […] Read More

Forget The Elliptical… Lift Weights To Lose Weight!

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Better Health For Women

109.gizmodo.com According to Women’s Health Magazine, only one fifth of women lift weights two or more times a week. Why is this number so low? When many of us are looking to lose weight, burn calories and shed the pounds, our first instinct is to put in some serious hours on the treadmill or the […] Read More

5 Easy Ways To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain (& Still Enjoy Yourself!)

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Better Health For Women

Parade.com Even if your willpower is inhumanly strong, the holiday season can be a challenge as delicious food is plentiful and easily available at parties and get festivities! Is it possible to celebrate this holiday season and indulge in all your favorite dishes, but avoid the holiday weight gain? Here are 5 great tips to […] Read More

Which Superfoods Are Really Good For You & Which Are Just Hype? (Part 2)

Posted on December 1, 2016December 2, 2016 by Better Health For Women

GreenBlender.com Part 2 If you haven’t read Part 1, please check it out here. Which popular foods are actually scientifically proven superfoods, with added health benefits, and which are mostly hype? While no one food in particular can counteract an unhealthy diet, many offer great support for our bodies and minds. Don’t overlook these remarkable […] Read More

Benefits of Over The Knee Boots

Posted on November 16, 2016March 10, 2017 by Better Health For Women

Well – it has finally happened! The boots that were, at first ,deemed cheeky or risqué are now very much a part of everyday fashion. While over-the-knee boots can be challenging, they absolutely can work on every body type. So, whether you are curvy, petite or tall, if you are wondering how to incorporate this […] Read More