Why Does the Weight Come Back? by Kim Beardsmore Before many Australians recently, a devastating story unfolded on a popular current affairs program. We watched with compassion as the fattest man in Australia told of his most recent, serious attempt to lose weight. Approximately 12 months earlier and weighing close to 300 kilos, he under went surgery and had his stomach stapled. I doubt there would have been one person watching not moved by this man's depression and plight. Despite undergoing the surgery, today he could barely get through ea ... Preventing Osteoporosis by Kim Beardsmore Last month my 74-year-old mother while walking, tripped on a small tuft of grass, fell - and broke her rib! Her recovery has been painful, debilitating and at times depressing. It also affected my elderly father who relies heavily on her day to day. Surprisingly, this instance of fracture was not due to osteoporosis. However my mom's experience caused me stop and think deeply. As a 40-something woman, am I doing everything possible to keep my skeletal system in tip-top condition? Once we get p ... Custom Jewelry, Informationa and Buying Tips by www.kaisilver.com Custom Jewelry, Information And Buying Tips. Custom jewelry includes any jewelry that is made according to design details provided by the buyer. There are various reasons why jewelry buyers opt for custom jewelry instead of buying standard ready made jewelry. The main reasons for ordering custom made jewelry would include the following: (1) Requirement of a very specific design that is not common and popular: A family ring would be a good example of custom jewelry. A buyer who loves cats and do ... Is your Authentic Designer Handbag really Authentic? by Deanna Key So, you have just bought a new designer handbag. Maybe you have had your eye on a Christian Dior Saddle Handbag, or Gucci Jackie-O that you know your friends will drool over . You got a huge discount off of the hefty retail price and you’re feeling pretty good about yourself. But know you are wondering- is my designer handbag authentic. Determining the authenticity on any product can be a little tricky, but if you know the basics, you will be able to spot a fake in just a few seconds. One of th ... He Still Hasn't Popped the Question. Should You Give Him an Ultimatum? by Terry Hernon MacDonald You’ve been dating the man forever, and he has yet to cough up a ring. You spend every single weekend with him. You endure his flatulent buddies from college. You put up with his lunatic mother. You alternate spending holidays with his family and yours, spending handsome sums on gifts for his nieces and nephews. You cook for him. You’ve baked him birthday cakes. Occasionally you even do his laundry. Should you give him an ultimatum? Doesn’t he owe it to you to marry you after all you’ve done fo ... Don't Let Your Skin Go Dry by Natalie Katsman Water makes up 60% of the human body. Not only blood and other body fluids have water as their main ingredient, water is stored in all body tissues. Cytoplasm, cells and cell walls contain lots of water. Skin is a large water storage, yet it gets dry, itchy and flaky. Why? Every day 4-8 oz. of water evaporates through the skin, and we don't even notice how it happens. Replenishing water by drinking more fluids is helpful, but does not guarantee smooth and resilient skin. Moisture balance is reg ... Natural Remedies For Perimenopause And Menopause Symptoms by LynnDonn More and more women are seeking natural alternative treatments for symptoms of menopause, for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the most compelling reason for many is the association between conventional hormone replacement therapy and a number of serious health risks, including an increased risk of breast cancer and blood clots, although the link has by no means been proven, and the issue is currently the subject of serious debate among women’s health experts. Many women have experienced unpleasant ... Shopping is Great … Just Don’t be Bait … by Michelle Annese It’s dark out. It’s late. You’ve closed down the mall with your bags and packages in hand. You did so good finding the terrific deals and gifts for your family and friends. And with the kids not around, you were able to accomplish so much. As your running the mental gift list in your head, you’re not aware that you didn’t park under any lights … Or who parked next to you. Fumbling with the shopping bags, half-way through the lot, you start searching for your keys, you hear your cell phone go off ... The Many Faces Of Mascara by Natalie Katsman After finding the right foundation shade, choosing mascara is probably the next most challenging beauty task. Sure, there are less color options, but quality of the product is what will make the difference in the way you look. Volume building, lengthening, clump-free, hypoallergenic… Will your eyelashes look longer, become curlier or fuller? Will the mascara go on smoothly without clumps and stay on without flaking for many hours to come? In other words, will it live up to the promise, or all t ... Online Dating For Dummies by HM Hovis Whether you have been dating for years, getting back in the game, or just starting out, you could always use a bit of dating advice. Not the kind you get from your mother, but rather the kind that actually might get you past the first date, on to the 2nd and perhaps on to a happily ever after. So you have decided to date and you are thinking about the online dating thing? Well, why not. To be cliche' everyone is doing it! In today's action packed, hustle, bustle world, who had time or energy to ... A Cardio Snob's Workout by Valerie McDermott As I peruse the pages of various holiday issues of my favorite fitness/womens magazines I notice many articles about the benefits of practicing yoga at this stressful time of year. At the risk of sounding like a cardio snob, if I have 30 minutes a day (if I’m lucky) and i have to get into a special outfit in about a month and a half. I am not spending that 30 minutes taking cleansing breaths and stretching. Don’t get me wrong, if you exercise regulary year round you can absolutely benefit from a ... A Beauty Salon Will Help You Look Your Best! by Mike Yeager A beauty salon will help you look your very best with a price that will fit in almost any budget. A beauty salon will be able to make your hair, skin, toes, and fingernails look marvelous. In addition, most beauty salons offer their services for a fairly reasonable price. However, sometimes it may be difficult to choose what service you want. If that is the case, simply be on the lookout for any fashion style that you like. Look through magazines and cut out photos of styles and colors that you ... For The Very Best, Use Mac Cosmetics by Mike Yeager Mac cosmetics are just the type of cosmetics women are looking for. Mac cosmetics can change you, in a matter of minutes, from the average looking, ordinary, girl-next-door into a stunning beauty. Mac cosmetics have a whole range of makeup, haircare, and skincare products for you. For that special evening out, all you need is your set of Mac cosmetics and some time in front of the mirror. However, Mac cosmetics are, after all, only cosmetics. As soon as you remove your makeup, the beautiful old ... Fun Dating Ideas to Spice Up Your Marriage by Alli Ross One of the best benefits of marriage is that you have a permanent dating partner. Don't let the fun end after the honeymoon. Here are some ideas for fun dates. 1. Spend an afternoon at the opera. These aren't as expensive as you might think. Check out a local college for possible discounts on campus performances. If you go, be sure to check out the plot of the story beforehand. 2. Sample a variety of cafe's. Instead of just staying at one restaurant, have dinner at one place and dessert ... Mindfulness and Sex: Right There, Right Now by Maya Talisman Frost Mindfulness is downright sexy. After all, what's hotter than a partner who is paying attention? Being Right There, fully in the moment, is about as perfect as it gets. So, it comes as a bit of a surprise to me that we don't really use the term Author's Biography: ... Reflections by Rita Ballard The older I get the more obvious it becomes to me how much I've changed. Sometimes I wonder if those who've known me for a while can see it too. I believe that we are different people at different stages of our lives. We carry around the same basic 'shell', that's true, but even that changes. I look at myself in the mirror and there is almost nothing recognizable left of that 20 or 30 year old young woman that I used to be. And on the inside, I have definitely become a very different person. ... The Power Of Being A Woman! by Allie Ochs The American Poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: Author's Biography: Allie Ochs, Relationship Expert, Coach, Speaker and the Author of “Are You Fit To Love?” ISBN 0-9720227-9-1. Her articles are published in numerous magazines and newsletters. She has appeared on radio and TV. To order her book or to take the Fit 2 Love! Test visit her website at www.fit2love.com. For FREE relationship/dating advice e-mail: askallie@fit2love.com ... The Rape complex by Tushar Jain The rape complex: In the legacy of anti-feminism, Stones unturned T.Jain The primary rule of being an intellectual is appreciating the opposite sex, and the secondary rule is to be wary of those whom you are likely to appreciate. Everyday, as I sieve a newspaper to gauge the circumstantial world, somehow one page has the brandished opinions of a volatile feminist’s ire over the umpteen of rape cases that garner up every other day. A particularly intriguing one was endorsed with the follo ... How to Give the Perfect Massage! by Alli Ross Let's face it, sometimes we could all use a good back rub. Massages have been proven to reduce stress, improve sleep, relieve certain types of muscle pain, improve posture , and relieve soreness (especially from sports and other related fitness activities). A massage also improves circulation and flexibility. Increased circulation of the blood helps you to eliminate toxins, feel great, and promote healthy bodily functions. Massage therapy has also been known to provide a more comfortable pregna ... Financial Security For Women 101: Know Where You Are by Karen Walker Financial Security for Women 101: Know Where You Are Although the intent of this series is to help the average woman develop the basic financial skills, there are people of both sexes, from all walks of life, that opt to allow others (or no one) to manage their finances. It may be 'easier' on the surface to be disconnected from the stress of financial management, but ignorance is not bliss when it comes to your money and your future. It is our sincere wish that everyone have a happy, wond ... Are You Trying too Hard to Be Happy? by Carna Zacharias-Miller We all want to be happy. However, if a woman pushes herself to emotional and mental exhaustion in order to reach “perfect” happiness, she could suffer from a condition she probably has never heard of: Missing Mother Syndrome. When Megan Meadows (not her real name) came to me, she just wanted to lose weight. “Look at me!” she shouted, pinching her thighs. “I am fat! I am ugly! I hate my body!” Well, there was some middle-age spread, but she certainly was a very nice looking woman. Where did ... Zen And Romance by Dr Brenda Shoshanna The art of romance and the art of Zen are actually very similar. By romance we mean the feeling of love, happiness, joy and delight in just waking up in the morning. We mean being able to be excited about our day, our lives and the people we meet along the way. This is usually the way we feel when we are with or have met someone we particularly care for who cares for us that way as well. When we are with someone we care for and who cares for us there is a heightened sense of being beautifu ... For Women: Why Ice Is Nice by Louise Roach Ice therapy is a women’s best friend. Really! I’m not kidding. When it comes to alternative medicine, using ice is an easy, drug-free and inexpensive therapy right out of your freezer. The simple technique of ‘icing’ is used to lessen pain and decrease inflammation, but it has many more uses, particularly for women. Injury treatment - For sports and overuse injuries. R.I.C.E. therapy (rest-ice-compression-elevation) is the recommended method to treat muscle and joint pain, strains and spr ... Shearling Coat Care by Dan Shearling coats and jackets are easy to take care of, although you do have to keep in mind a few things to avoid accidental damage to them. Click images to see our selection of Shearling coats. Here's our care guide. If your shearling coat or jacket gets wet, let them coat dry naturally. Don't place by a fire or other high heat source. Heat can dry out the natural oils in the hides. Do not wash your coat or jacket in a washing machine or put in a dryer. Most shearling coats are meant ... Dating Advice: Don't Worry So Much About Your Looks by Terry Hernon MacDonald If you think you have to lose 20 pounds, go blonde, or get a nose job before you attract the man of your dreams, you're dead wrong. Here's an assignment. Check out the wedding pages of your newspaper this weekend. Do any of the brides look like cover girls? Look closely. Sure, there may be a couple of model types among them, but most of the women are average looking. Some of them resemble Phil Spector, for Pete's sake. What do they have that you don't? Nothing. Please do not ... | ||||||
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