4 in 10 cases of cancer can be prevented, say researchers. ↓ Cancer is scary stuff, especially because it sometimes feels like you read that every single thing in modern life can cause it. Research just published in the British Journal of Cancer gave some hope and needed perspective,...
Read MoreWhat surrounds your home is important to wellbeing. ↓ Having a big, fancy house, filled with accessories like a poufy duvet and matching towels must lead to happiness. At least it feels that way sometimes looking at magazines and social media, where every pillow is in perfect...
Read MoreEat quality protein. Eat lots of vegetables. Use spices rather than sugary sauces. Try this approach and see how it works for you! ↓ People talk a lot about inflammation these days: What it is, where it begins, what consequences it produces, and of course, how you...
Read More↓ If you're concerned about your baby's weight, consult your baby's doctor. Growth, development and weight are great topics to discuss during routine well-baby exams. During infancy, the doctor will plot your baby's growth on charts that show weight for length. Later, your baby's doctor will calculate...
Read More↓ Wonder how to do a baby bath? Here's a step-by-step guide to help you master the basics. ↓ Bathing a slippery newborn can be a nerve-wracking experience. Your baby might not like it much, either. With a little practice, however, you'll both start to feel more comfortable...
Read More↓ Aging can affect the quality of your sleep. You may wake up more often and have a less consistent sleep pattern than you did when you were younger. You can take steps to overcome these issues. As you age, you may find yourself waking up throughout...
Read MoreStages we unconsciously engage in to try to repair a relationship. ↓ We are all pretty much trying to improve a relationship, maintain one, get into one or get out of one. As I work with people on their love lives, I am inclined to think that just...
Read MoreBy engaging children’s imagination and natural compassion we can help them live a simpler, more mindful life. Despite giving up so much when becoming parents, we ironically enter a whole new world of stuff—some necessary, but most not so much. With each child, the average household...
Read More↓ It's Just a Number: We've all been there. Stepping on the scale and holding our breath. Closing our eyes to delay, just for a moment, the number that awaits us. If you're like me, you've tried every trick to make that dastardly old scale behave a...
Read More↓ We need to feel safe in order to heal. ↓ I recently took a vacation to a little town in Mexico called Puebla. I’d never been there before, and as we walked the streets looking for a cafe con leche, I kept tripping on the uneven sidewalks, unable...
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