If you’re wondering which solution can help curb sweating in the summer, you’ll find your answer here. If you (or your teen!) struggle with sweating—especially in the summer—you’re not alone. We’ve gathered tons of tips from readers and experts, and we’re putting them all here in one place. From clinical solutions to natural alternatives, here’s…
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10 Mindfulness Practices for Busy Women (That Actually Work)
You don’t even have time to think? These are the moments of your day where you actually can connect to the life you’re living with mindfulness. Mindfulness can sound like just another one of those things you’re “supposed” to do, but who has time to sit on a mountaintop breathing for 45 minutes a day?…
Which Water Bottle Is the Best? (Hint: It’s Not a Stanley)
We drank and drank. We brought them along while running errands, left them in the car, and let our children take them to camp. Now we can tell you all about the best water bottles on the market. * Updated for 2025! Make sure to check out the new winner!* We’re very sorry to all…
How to Prevent Stress from Disrupting Your Sleep
Life is full of surprises, challenges, and, let’s face it—stress. And sometimes, it can keep you up at night. Whether it’s deadlines, family dynamics, world events, or just the chaos of everyday life, stress is a natural part of the human experience. And while we can’t escape it, we don’t have to let it control…
6 Big Sister Messages a Nutritionist Wants You to Know
These six tips from a dietician can help drown out the noise and make food a positive, beneficial part of your life. How often are we bombarded with nutrition information? There are messages all around us, and perhaps even within our more intimate circles, there is chatter related to food and what to eat. There…
5 Health Secrets to Boost Your Energy
Even one or two small changes can result in a big energy boost. Tired? I’m sure you are at this time of year. When we’re caring for kids, running a household, and maybe even balancing a job or two, exhaustion just seems inevitable. In my clinic, I see many women who feel tired, and who…
What Is Body Image?
It might not even be reality. Body image is a very personal and intimate construct, made up of our thoughts and feelings about our body. It’s how we see ourselves when we look in the mirror. Body image is not about how our bodies actually look; rather it is about how we think our bodies…
A MRSA Journey: A Mother Shares Tips That Bring Relief
There is more a mother can do to help ease her child’s MRSA symptoms. I hope many of you can read this article and say you’ve never had to deal with your children having the pesky, painful, and persistent MRSA infection. You can tuck this away in case you or a loved one have to…
Menopause…Yikes!
What should you expect? And how can you alleviate your symptoms so you can still feel your best self? My body was slowly experiencing a hostile takeover. I did not understand why this was happening. I had gained some weight that I couldn’t lose as easily as I used to. I wasn’t sleeping well anymore,…
What to Stock in Your Medicine Cabinet
Child not feeling well? When your medicine cabinet is well stocked, the cure is just a moment away. It’s 11:05 p.m. The pharmacy just closed. The kids are all sleeping. Except for the one who’s coughing and coughing and just can’t stop. He could really use some cough medicine, but there’s just no practical way…
