Traditionally, buying an engagement ring has always been the job of the male partner in a relationship. But recently, more and more women are taking to selecting their own engagement rings, with some even going so far as to pay half towards the cost of this milestone jewelry piece. Whilst being surprised with an engagement ring by your partner can certainly be a lovely moment, more and more women are realizing that selecting their own engagement ring can definitely be an easier and more … [Read more...]
Time Management Tips For The Working Woman
Do you ever feel like there are not enough hours in a day? Most of us feel that way from time to time. Generally speaking, if we minimize the time that we waste daily, we find we have more time for the more important things in life. There are proven techniques that allow us to organize our time, to get things done more effectively, leaving us more time for our families and friends. Make A List The first thing you can do is make lists. Make a ton of them, go crazy, and make a list for … [Read more...]
Woman breaks silence among Fukushima thyroid cancer patients
KORIYAMA, Japan (AP) — She's 21, has thyroid cancer, and wants people in her prefecture in northeastern Japan to get screened for it. That statement might not seem provocative, but her prefecture is Fukushima, and of the 173 young people with confirmed or suspected cases since the 2011 nuclear meltdowns there, she is the first to speak out. That near-silence highlights the fear Fukushima thyroid-cancer patients have about being the "nail that sticks out," and thus gets hammered. The … [Read more...]
Benzos: A Whole New Generation of Dangerous ‘Mother’s Little Helpers’
Way back in the 1960s, the Rolling Stones did a song about an already epidemic problem, addiction to tranquilizers. The song is entitled Mother’s Little Helper. While many people thought it was about all kinds of tranquilizers, in reality they were referring to a specific pharmaceutical that gained prominence among physicians during the 1950s. The name of the drug was Miltown and it was used for everything from anxiety to detox from alcohol. Unfortunately, Miltown also led to addiction of … [Read more...]
Three Reasons Not to Ignore a Toothache
When your tooth or teeth hurt, it can be enough to make you wince in pain and check your teeth straight away to make sure that nothing’s wrong – or, it can be dull and minor enough to ignore, brush your teeth, and class it as nothing urgent. Either way, the best response to getting a toothache is to schedule an appointment with your dentist to ensure that it’s nothing too serious and get any subsequent dental treatment that you may need. Although you might be tempted to simply let a minor … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Why You Need a Massage
An impromptu shoulder rub from a partner can feel really good, especially if you are stiff after a long day at the office. However, there are plenty more compelling reasons why you should book a massage regularly – and here are some of them. Stress Relief Being under stress is a common reason to book a massage. When we are stressed, our bodies tense up, our heart rate goes through the roof and increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol flood through our system. Massage therapy can … [Read more...]
Tips for Moms Facing the Consequences of Addiction
Addictions come in all shapes and sizes but there is one thing that is always for sure, there are going to be consequences for addiction to mind or mood altering substances. Whether you are impaired because of the addiction may be up to dispute but if that addiction can potentially lead to mishaps and injuries, there is a real problem. Mothers in the 21st Century are still becoming addicted to legally prescribed medications and as a result, are facing consequences that they never foresaw. If you … [Read more...]
Dental Problems Faced by Pregnant Women
Dental Problems Faced by Pregnant Women and How to Prevent Them It hardly seems fair but you can add dental problems to your growing list of things you should be concerned about during pregnancy. Your body is changing as it moves to accommodate the growing life inside of you. This inevitably affects the health of your mouth and teeth. It is especially important, now more than ever, that you continue to see your dentist after you have become pregnant. This way you can stave off any … [Read more...]
3 Ways Technology Is Improving Healthcare
We live in an age where technology has infiltrated literally every aspect of our lives from the way we shop to the way we eat and even to the types of entertainment we enjoy. It is no longer the exception to the rule that technology will have a direct impact on almost everything we do. But, have you ever stopped to think about just how technology benefits what you are doing and what it would be like if technology suddenly came to a grinding halt? Some aspects of life would go on pretty much … [Read more...]
“The 4 Pillars of Awakening: Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual”, NOV 21: WORKSHOP
"A Celebration of Women™ is elated to host this amazing workshop ...teaching you the Ancient Energy Techniques of balance & healing from the 'Inside - Out'." YES! ...YOU want to find out how DNA affects Your Current Life YES! ...YOU desire a deeper understanding of Your Emotional Reactions YES!...YOU want to know how Your Ancestors can affect Your Present. YES! YES! YES! NOV 21st will teach YOU heart-opening Techniques that are easy and successful! WORKSHOP … [Read more...]