What is YOUR Healthy Weight?

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Ok, lets end this once and for all…Bone thin is not healthy! The obsession to be thin is an epidemic. Despite the skyrocketing rates of obesity in our society, thin, not healthy, is the image that is constantly shoved down our throats. While it is unhealthy to carry around a lot of extra weight, a [...]

Pros and Cons of Menopausal Hormones

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If you’re struggling with menopausal symptoms, you may be grasping for anything that will help you get your mojo back. And chances are, you’ll at least consider taking hormones if your menopausal symptoms are severe enough. I outlined my natural recommendations for treatment of menopausal symptoms here. But what about hormones? What’s the real skinny? [...]

Pelvic Pain Causes That Your Doctor Might Miss

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Written by Lissa Rankin for Owning Pink As an OB/GYN, I have examined and treated thousands of women who complain of pelvic pain. Sometimes the diagnosis is easy — it’s pelvic inflammatory disease, a ruptured ovarian cyst, a twisted ovary, or an ectopic pregnancy. But more often than not, the cause doesn’t jump out and [...]

Breastfeeding and Diet

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Written by Dr. Lisa K. Goodman We have all heard the saying “You Are What You Eat.”  Well, if you are breastfeeding there is another spin on it.  “Your Baby is What YOU Eat too!”  If you are a nursing mom you know all to well that it takes some getting used to.  Once you [...]

Birthing: Back to Basics with Hypnobirthing

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Written by Dr. Lisa Goodman, DC Every day more women are taking control of their births.  This goes beyond just having a skilled provider, a birth plan and a solid support system.  If a woman plans on having a successful, enjoyable and natural birth, there is one other thing she must do: Train.  The phrase [...]

Introducing Healthy Voyager Wellness Coaching

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Ok. so while I’ve spent years showing folks how to live happier, healthier and greener lives via healthy travel, recipes, articles and more, it’s time  I take it to the one-on-one level. I’m launching my Healthy Voyager Wellness Coaching just in time for summer! Looking to shed pounds that will have lasting results? Looking to [...]

Fight Flabby Arms With Food

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It’s spring and that means we begin to peel off layers. Tank tops, sundresses and other arm showing garments or on their way in and for those arm conscious fashionistas, it’s a dreaded time of year. But you can fend off fat arms before summer time if you just learn to control your mouth. Well, [...]

How to Have Red Carpet Ready Feet

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RENOWNED HIGH-HEEL FOOT DOCTOR, SUZANNE LEVINE, REVEALS HER TRIED AND TRUE TIPS FOR MASTERING THE HIGH STYLE WALK OF STARS…AND ACHIEVING BETTER HEALTH IN THE PROCESS With entertainment awards season in full swing, celebrity fashion, hair styles and makeup are being analyzed everywhere in the media and social circles. But what do the stars do [...]

How to be an Empowered Patient

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by Lissa Rankin, M.D. of Owning Pink Do you feel powerless at the doctor’s office? Do you wait for hours in waiting rooms, only to have 7 ½ minutes with a doctor who doesn’t answer your questions? Do you pay way too much for pharmaceuticals, receive letters from your insurance company refusing coverage, and wind [...]

The Diva Cup – Men This Review is NOT for You ; )

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I repeat! Men – this review is not for you – ladies only ; ) So ladies, now that the men have left the page, let’s talk. We can all agree that pads are nasty, right? And somewhere in our heart of hearts, we know that tampons can’t be good for us. It’s supposed to [...]