Healing Hormones

Healing Hormones Hormone replacement therapy safely relieves menopausal symptoms for many women. Q: What is hormone replacement therapy used for? A: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a type of treatment where the body is given hormones to prevent or treat certain medical conditions (such as treating symptoms of menopause in women and preventing osteoporosis). The hormones used in HRT are synthetic hormones, which means they are created in...

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How I Met... Myself

How I Met... Myself On the road to womanhood, you hit a few speed bumps. Actress Cobie Smulders, 30, Shares the hilarious and heart warming things she’s learned so far, and the risks she still plans to take. It all adds up to a ballsy life list you just might want to steal a page from. To crib Barney Stinson’s signature word, Cobie Smulders is pretty “awesome.” Awesome on TV’s How I Met Your Mother as Robin Scherbatsky.  And awesome on...

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Mindful Eating

Linda sat at a table with a piece of rich, dark chocolate in front of her. After breathing in its sweet aroma, she took a small bite and let the chocolate slowly dissolve in her mouth. Her taste buds savored the mixture of creaminess and sweetness. “Wow, that’s the best piece of chocolate I’ve ever eaten!” Linda said to her dietitian. What’s interesting is that this exchange was part of a nutri­tion counseling session that focused on mindfulness,...

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THE CANCER, DIABETES, AND HEART DISEASE LINK

THE CANCER, DIABETES, AND HEART DISEASE LINK Research shows these diseases are interrelated as well as the strategies to prevent and manage them. It’s common knowledge that clients and patients with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular dis­ease (CVD). But did you know that heart disease can be associ­ated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and that diabetes can raise the risk of various cancers? Research has...

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taste makers

Break out of your dinner rut with the seriously tasty yet straightforward dishes in Susanna Hoffman and Victoria wise’s new globetrotting primer, Bold: A Cookbook of Big Flavors. Peanut-Crusted Chicken With southeast Asian dipping sauce Makes 16 Pie...

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Milk Proteins

For many years, nutrition professionals didn’t consider protein a priority for most Americans. The thought was that most people consume more than enough to prevent protein deficiency. But now a new perspective is gaining momentum. A growing body of research shows that a greater intake of protein may increase muscle synthesis, decrease muscle breakdown, boost satiety, and improve glycemic control, thereby enhancing muscle func­tion and mobility,...

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I Want Her Hair Color !!!

I Want Her Hair Color !!! Three Degrees of Blonde No dumb blondes here. These smart shades take you from platinum to “bronde.” Light: Beach-Goddess Blonde Celeb inspiration: Reese Witherspoon (A) “This peachy shade is usually a summery look, so part of its appeal in fall is that it’s unexpected,” says colorist Lorri Goddard of L.A.’s Privé Salon, who created the Oscar winner’s pretty tone. Colorist crib sheet: This look is...

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