Should You Tell Your Kids to Drink Responsibly?

Prom season used to make me think limos and dresses and fun. Now, it makes me think kids and booze and sex. It isn’t my age doing this to me, it is the age of my oldest daughters. They are 15 and 16. Year by year, I am losing my let-the-kids-be rock anthem-type attitude. It is alright for other people’s […]

Sun Safety for Skin Cancer Awareness Month

6 Quick Tips to prevent skin cancer!

1 in 3 Moms Have This Issue

If you're a mother, there is a high probability you have this common condition that most are too uncomfortable to discuss.

How Much Ibuprofen Can You Take?

Is too much ibuprofen, a.k.a. Motrin, Advil, bad for you? The short answer is that it can be. The longer answer is: In recommended doses, for limited periods of time, ibuprofen (and other NSAIDs) should be safe. Ibuprofen can irritate the lining of your gastrointestinal system, and therefore can cause ulcers and intestinal bleeding. It […]

The Cure for Being “Overserved.”

We all have those nights where we are, well, “overserved.” For me, it seems to happen when I am having a such good time that I completely forget to pair my wine with some food and water. In case you find yourself “overserved,” here are a few tips for what to do the next morning. Also Read: […]

The Sure-Fire Way to Get Rid of Hiccups

What to do when holding your breath doesn't work.

7 Signs You May be Gluten-Intolerant

More about Going Gluten-Free Gluten free is trendy, but not everyone should adopt a GF diet. If you consistently have any of the following symptoms, you might want to try GF for a couple of weeks and see how you feel. If you feel better, perhaps limiting your wheat products is a good idea, and […]

Why You Can Feel Good About Eating Artichokes.

Here’s why you can feel good about eating artichokes: • Fiber One medium artichoke has a whopping 6 grams of dietary fiber – that’s a quarter of the recommended daily amount – and more fiber than in one whole cup of prunes! Yet an artichoke has only 60 calories. • Protein Artichokes contain 4 grams of protein – a significant amount […]