Monthly Archives: August 2011

What’s in that Skin Care Lotion?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Karen

By Cathi DeThomas, CME Can a moisturizer really change your skin, make it look younger, smoother, softer?  We are bombarded with so much advertising hype in regards to skin care products that it is amazing we can make any choices … Continue reading →

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EATING FOR HEALTH

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Karen

By Cathi DeThomas, CME Just found a new (to me!) app for my smart phone – a handy little program that allows me to set a goal in terms of weight loss or maintenance, record my consumption of food during … Continue reading →

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Improve Your Mood – The “Good Food” Diet

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Elizabeth

You are what you eat, but did you know that your mood might also be a reflection of the foods you consume? New research is showing that particular foods can impact your mood. Dr. Richard Wurtman, distinguished professor of Neuroscience … Continue reading →

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Shine the Light on Acne

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Karen

By Shelly Kramer, ARNP Any successful acne treatment with a goal of clearing and controlling, needs to address causative factors. When skin cells develop abnormally in the presence of P.acnes (bacteria that causes acne) and the overproduction of hormones, an … Continue reading →

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Sleep is More Important than Food

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Elizabeth

Why is sleep one of the first things we’re willing to sacrifice as the demands in our lives increase? Out of our fundamental physical needs — food, sleep and exercise — sleep is the most important. If you nearly starved … Continue reading →

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YOGA + VEGGIES = GOOD BONES!

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Cathi

By Cathi DeThomas, CME I am often asked why I took up yoga at this point in my life.  It would be safe to say I had something of an epiphany when I observed my (then) 79 year old mother … Continue reading →

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What is Beauty?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Elizabeth

It is often said, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” What does this mean? While physical traits often play a role in beauty, what makes a woman truly attractive is based largely on confidence, personality, charisma, a healthy … Continue reading →

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