Monthly Archive: February 2012

Brew Up Some Comfort

Brew Up Some Comfort

The weather outside may be frightful, but the easiest way to make it more delightful is home–brewing a hot, soothing beverage. And with these ideas, you can indulge without piling on the pounds: Herbal...

Your Health Checklist 2012

Your Health Checklist 2012

There’s a perfect time for everything in life – including improving your health. Winter (December – March) Brew a pot of liquorice tea It might raise your energy, January is the windiest month and...

Finding the Right Gift: Priceless

Finding the Right Gift: Priceless

Finding the perfect gift can be difficult — and pricey. But it doesn’t have to be. A gift that comes from the heart can be even more precious than one specially selected off the...

The road to recovery

The road to recovery

Tips on the best way to tackle sports injuries Avoiding Injury Pre-hap is better than rehab. By recognizing your weaknesses you can train away red flags before they become problems. Dramatic increases in the...

Spotlight on Diabesity

Spotlight on Diabesity

The Lowdown There are 2.8 million people in the UK diagnosed with diabetes and an estimated 850,000 people who have the condition but don’t know it. What’s worrying experts most is that Type 2...

Out of the Goodness of Your Heart

Out of the Goodness of Your Heart

What better way to express your love to those close to your heart than celebrating with ruby–hued foods that benefit body and soul: Red apples. They contain quercetin, an antioxidant that may help reduce...

Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy

Hysterectomies are among the most common surgical procedures give to women: 600,000 a year are performed in the USA alone. But, are these operations necessary, or simply the easiest option to offer? A hysterectomy...

Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer

Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer

Think twice about HRT Although hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was once considered a cure-all for a woman in menopause, we now know better. Research has concluded that this supposed “anti-aging” treatment can increase your...

Toxins and Pollutants

Toxins and Pollutants

Toxicity surrounds us – it’s the air, the water, and the soil. I urge you to take responsibility for reducing the toxic load on your body by following a few simple lifestyle rules. EAT...

Get to Know Your Breasts

Get to Know Your Breasts

“Knowing” your breasts is essential if you’re to spot when something changes. Examine them at least monthly, ideally seven to ten days after our period begins. This will allow the breast tissue to “settle”...

A World of Whole Grains

A World of Whole Grains

Freekeh Origin: Middle East. Health Benefit: Kernels are harvested while young, so freekeh has a higher concentration of vitamins and minerals than brown rice – and up to four times the fiber. Use: As...

Couple Up

Couple Up

Research by the University of Denver found that couples who spend time together — free of financial, family, or other stresses — are more likely to survive any marital or partnership crisis. One way...

Lean for Life

Lean for Life

No need to obsess over every calorie! We found little doable moves that keep pounds away for good. Sip on. Forget the vending machine and take care of afternoon munchies with a mug of...

A Massage for Your PMS

A Massage for Your PMS

… and other surprising down-there cures from around the world. From Japan – SHIATSU Good for Cramps How it works Shiatsu, Japanese for “finger pressure’, is an acupressure massage aimed at stimulating the meridians...

Take It Outside

Take It Outside

Even if the temperature has dipped and frozen powder covers the landscape, the great outdoors can still be your playground. A little preparation will let you stay active and have fun in the winter...

Food for Thought

Food for Thought

Can what you eat make you smarter? Research shows that some food may directly affect brain performance. By feeding your body the right nutrients, you may improve memory, stabilize emotions, and boost IQ. Protein:...

Carrot Pecan Cake

Carrot Pecan Cake

STREUSEL ¼ cup unsalted butter ½ cup finely chopped pecans ¼ cup butterscotch chips 1/3 cup miniature marshmallows 1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed CAKE 1 cup unsalted butter 2½ cups sugar 5 eggs...

Double Chocolate Red Beet Cake

Double Chocolate Red Beet Cake

This cake is a whole new ball game: a decadently, deeply chocolate cake, made extra moist with sour cream and the natural red goodness of beets. 2 large beets ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened...

Salted Peanut and Caramel Banana Bread

Salted Peanut and Caramel Banana Bread

Marrying banana bread with the upbeat flavor duo of salty and sweet (peanuts and caramel) demonstrates how classic baking can become cutting edge with a few twists and tweaks. ½ cup unsalted butter, room...

Eat your veggies and have your cake too

Eat your veggies and have your cake too

FOR MANY PEOPLE, quick breads and rustic muffins with grated or puréed fruit or vegetables are defined by either classic banana bread or the wunderkind of the first wave of ’70s California cuisine, carrot...

Foods to protect your immune system

Foods to protect your immune system

AT THE MOST basic level, the function of the immune system is to protect us from the harmful effects of noxious agents, including bacteria, viruses, environmental contaminants and a whole host of toxic products,...

Reduce Energy and Your Budget

Reduce Energy and Your Budget

Despite high heating costs, you can keep your electric bills down — while maintaining a warm and cozy home. Try some of these energy–saving, cost–effective tips: Install a digital thermostat. Preprogram it to a...

Smart Ways to Stay Well

Smart Ways to Stay Well

Medical Test O’s Ovarian cancer is scary, but for women with no special risk factors, screening may do more harm than good. In a recent study, those who had annual transvaginal ultrasounds and testing...

Show Your Toes

Show Your Toes

Although your feet may spend more time under wraps during the winter chill, that doesn’t mean you can’t give them a little TLC. Pamper your digits with a simple, at–home pedicure. All you need...

Winter Road Safety

Winter Road Safety

Slippery roads and snow can make driving a challenge. But with a few potentially lifesaving tips, you can maneuver to work, drop the kids off at school, or go on a winter vacation… without...