This popular summer highlighting trick causes more harm than good. Dr. Day dispels this myth and more. Myth: Squeezing lemon and lime juice on your hair is a safe and natural way to create highlights. Fact: It is natural but, it is definitely not safe! It can create blistering burns in the skin on…
Health & Fitness
4 Tips on Staying Energized Throughout Your Day
Do you hit a midday lull? Lose energy midday when there’s still do much to do? We all have super busy schedules and we don’t get to take a nap when we’re feeling like we’re out of energy. But you can stay in tune with what’s going on with your body and what’s going on…
7 Surprising Summer Skin Care Tips
It’s not only about sunscreen. Here’s a top dermatologist’s in-the-know advice on how to really keep your skin looking radiant and young and free from the sun’s harmful effects. Wear a hat and sunglasses! Sun protective clothing helps! Avoid midday sun and seek when possible. Sunscreen doesn’t work for you? Try one of these products,…
What to Wear When You Workout
The right clothing is super important for a great workout. Here’s the clothes that will get you there. Working out is not easy. But “getting there” is the hardest part. Once you are at the gym, on your treadmill, outdoors, on your bike, in the pool, at the class…you somehow get into the zone. It’s…
Ten Unique Toys that Encourage Movement
Kids can have fun while moving around, even in the middle of winter. With the cold weather upon us, many parents are looking for indoor activities and toys for their children that will not only burn off some of their pent-up energy, but also help them succeed. As a physical therapist, I use and…
The Problem? Teeth Sometimes Return to Their Original Places After Braces. Here’s the Solution.
Have you had braces as a child, and then watched your teeth begin to shift back to their original position over time? By Sara Fleischer, MA, CCC-SLP, Has your teen completed his or her years of braces only to have some of the same issues reoccur? If you’ve ever experienced any of these…
The Journey I Took to Heal My Son’s Eczema
The doctors were stumped. And every remedy I tried didn’t work. But I wouldn’t stop until I found the solution. By Shaindy Niederman When my son turned 18 months, I realized he had some minor spots on his face. At first I brushed it off as a temporary rash. But that rash never…
3 Things I Learned When I Had My Miscarriage
The topic almost never comes up. Miscarriage is almost always a secret. But even if we don’t discuss it, there’s a few things all women need to know. By Devorah L. A couple of months ago, I found out that I miscarried. I can’t say I was shocked. More so, I knew it….
Expecting? Here’s How to Combat Nausea & Morning Sickness
Do you suffer from morning sickness during pregnancy? Here’s lots of ideas to help you out and get you functioning normally. Help Me BCP! I love BCP! I have a suggestion – an article about dealing with morning sickness. I don’t have any ideas but awareness is so important! I suffer terribly and most…
Why I’m Taking Control of My Family’s Health Care by Joining a Health Share
Now, there’s finally an answer for the health insurance frustration we all endure. United Refuah HealthShare is the exciting alternative for Jewish families. In my house, like in any other, there are certain things my husband takes care of, and certain things I take care of. The bills, thank G-d, are in his court….