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DIY Natural Skin Remedies

Allow yourself to indulge in these simple and sweet at-home spa treatments. These quick, natural DIY-remedies only require a few home ingredients and can easily be modified to suit your preferences. Almond Honey Mask 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp almond oil Mix both ingredients together and dab around eyes to treat dark circles and puffiness. Continue Reading

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February–Heart Health Month

As startling as it is, heart disease is the number one killer of women, and with February being American Heart Month, it is important to be aware of its causes as well as to take the necessary precautions to be in your best health. Below are a few statistics from the Center for Disease Control Continue Reading

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The Facts about Osteoporosis

The word can sometimes make people cringe, and many may think that they may never have to deal with it. But arthritis is something that could affect any one of us so it’s important that we be aware of the symptoms and causes of in order to prevent it or deal with its onset. According Continue Reading

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Savory Soup Recipes

Butternut Squash Soup Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 3½ lb butternut squash (4 cups roasted) 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup onions, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup half-and-half ½ teaspoon black pepper ½-1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon sage ¼ cup butter READ MORE IN THE PREMIERE ISSUE

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5 Reasons to Show Affection

5 Reasons to Show More Affection Life can sometimes get in the way of us expressing our loving emotions to those who mean the most to us. We can all agree that this lack may not be good for our emotional health, but did you know that it can hurt us physically? Studies have proven Continue Reading

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Goal-Setting for Fitness

Goal-setting—at times it can seem like a double-edged sword. The anticipation of embarking on a new journey for yourself can be wonderfully fulfilling. At the same time, you are faced with the reality of having to make (some big) changes and honest commitments to yourself regarding future life choices. The fact of the matter is, Continue Reading

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Eat Well. Spend Less

Healthy Eating on a Budget Many of us have dealt with the issue of having to choose between paying more to eat healthy or saving money by choosing the less nutritious route. Unfortunately, this battle between our pockets and our health tends to happens more often than it should. Making the effort to eat a Continue Reading

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Essential Supplements for Women

Without a doubt, it is ideal to receive all of our key nutrients through our diet, but for most of us, it doesn’t always happen that way. As women, there are certain changes our bodies go through which require that we pay special attention to what our diet is providing us. This way we can Continue Reading

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Health, the Media and Our Girls

Teaching Our Girls to Love Their True Selves  The media can be a dangerous animal. Whether it is magazines, movies, music or television, we are constantly bombarded with images of what is and isn’t considered to be beautiful and how we can fit the standard. As adults, we are able to logically decipher these messages Continue Reading

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The Notion of Self-Worth

  By Felicia S.W. Thomas The ticket price of a brand new 2014 luxury vehicle starts somewhere around $38,200.00. One year later, its worth is less than half. A high-end designer blouse might fetch 20% of its value a year later, at a consignment shop or a single dollar bill at a garage sale. Today, Continue Reading

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