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- Take Time Out To Rejuvenate - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Elizabeth Savino~A woman must come of age herself. She must find her true center alone. She must become whole.” ~Anne Morrow Lindbergh As a middle aged woman and single mother of two teenage daughters, I am keenly aware of the hectic pace life can place before us on many days. Between work, activity ...
Views: 1455 - Stalking - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Su EricksenInterestingly enough, the majority of stalkers (unless you’re a public figure) are men we have known, who are stalking for romantic purposes. It could be someone we just met or someone we were in a relationship with. When we wish to end the relationship or not start one, we learn that he can’t ...
Views: 1630 - Governor Sarah Palin And The Feminists: What's Up? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.This year's Presidential and Vice-Presidential election spotlights the important contributions made by women in our society - be they single or married, mothers or not, young or old, rich or poor, from big cities or small towns, in high-powered careers or down-to-earth jobs. The women in this ...
Views: 1003 - Female Beauty Is A God-like Quality - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Paul RodgersBeauty is not in the eye of the beholder, it's in the values of the beholder. It turns out that female beauty is simply the representation of our values. The fact that female beauty is the representation of our values also made it possible to finally illuminate what the source of beauty's ...
Views: 839 - Body Image And Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Jennifer YatesHow do you see yourself when you look in the mirror? What do you believe about your own appearance? Are you constantly comparing your body to people you see in the media, or even at work, school, etc.? How do you feel about your body, including your height, weight and shape? Can you name parts ...
Views: 1399 - Pheromones And Marketing Products For Women - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Zack FairPheromones are beginning to be in high demand for selling products whether it is perfume or cologne. Many companies are showing how their products can make you more appealing to the opposite sex through their advertisements. They stress that their product contains pheromones that are hard to ...
Views: 1136 - FEAR OF AGING: It Hits Us All - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Hattie RetroAgeFEAR OF AGING: It Hits Us All There comes a point in our lives that we become obsessed with aging. For some of us, it happens when we see those first tiny wrinkles in the corners of our eyes, or when we just can't shed those extra pounds we packed on over the holidays. With the passage of ...
Views: 3003 - WRINKLES: CAN YOU MAKE THEM GO AWAY? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Hattie RetroAgeWRINKLES: CAN YOU MAKE THEM GO AWAY? These days everyone seems to be complaining about wrinkles and aging. Both men and women are worried about what they look like, and they are filled with questions as to what to do about their concerns. Naturally, this makes for a very fertile field for ...
Views: 6485(1 vote) - WHAT CAUSES AGING...AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Hattie RetroAgeWHAT CAUSES AGING…AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT There’s no denying that aging is a fact. There’s no point in fighting time, because it’s not under our control. Now that definitely doesn’t mean that aging isn’t under our control. To a great degree, our ...
Views: 1526 - MAKING MENOPAUSE MARVELOUS... - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Hattie RetroAgeMAKING MENOPAUSE MARVELOUS… ARE YOU KIDDING? Rarely will you hear any woman say that she is happy about the arrival of menopause. Now, I’m not about to attempt to convince you that this time in life is fabulous. That wouldn’t be a fair promise. Menopause does confront us with ...
Views: 1531 - LONGEVITY: What does it mean to you? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Hattie RetroAgeLONGEVITY: What does it mean to you? Do you remember the lyrics from the old song titled “It Aint Necessarily So”? There’s one verse that tells it all: Methuselah lived nine hundred years Methuselah lived nine hundred years But who calls that livin” If no gal would give ...
Views: 2323 - ANTI-AGING: Fact or Fiction - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Hattie RetroAgeANTI-AGING: Fact or Fiction These days, with the growing population of older Americans, the buzzword is, Anti-Aging. It seems that no one wants to age. Ever since Superman rolled back the Wheel of Time and Ponce de Leon sought the Fountain of Youth, we have been fighting to stop the aging ...
Views: 1590 - AGING SKIN: Can We Do Anything About It? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Hattie RetroAgeAGING SKIN: Can We Do Anything About It? Hardly a day goes by in which we are not faced with the dangers of sun exposure. How many of us can recall our youthful years of slathering ourselves with baby oil, and lying out in the midday sun to catch those precious tanning rays? Yes, that’s ...
Views: 1678 - Common Mistakes While Parenting Children - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Mark MerissaYou have made it through 40 weeks of anxiety studded waiting. Your baby has finally arrived and you are itching to try out your newly acquired parenting skills. But before you tumble into the glory and pain of parenting, it would help if you knew more about some of the most common mistakes ...
Views: 823 - Natural Weight Loss For New Mothers - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2008 from Paul RodgersThe transition to motherhood is a profound step in a woman's life. Becoming a mother is a life-changing experience and motherhood is a lifelong role. Although motherhood is universal in many aspects, the transition into it is very individualized. Our past childhood relationships with our ...
Views: 912 - Prologue - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from FSB AuthorsWalter Martineck hardly knows Drew Peterson, a retired police sergeant in the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook, but he's a good friend of Peterson's stepbrother, Tom Morphey. So it was that Martineck found himself unwittingly drawn into the events of October 28, 2007, the day Peterson's young wife, ...
Views: 833 - What You Need To Know About Breast Implants - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Jacques HabraOne of the first things you will need to do when you are thinking about getting breast implants is research the procedure and the plastic surgeons in your area that will be able to perform the surgery for you. Make sure that each plastic surgeon is board certified, and go to a few consultations ...
Views: 886 - The Skinny On Silicone Breast Implants - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Jacques HabraSilicone breast implants began to gain in popularity in the late 1950’s, and since then more than two million women have opted for this plastic surgery option. However, when news reports began disseminating information in the mid-1980’s about potential dangers of silicone breast ...
Views: 1171 - The Goddess Connection - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Colleen Hoffman SmithAt 55 years of age I put on my turquoise bikini and walk out to the end of our dock at the lake where my husband Bruce is working for the morning. Even though he is buried in his legal papers he is aware of my presence as I arrive by his side. He then became present with me for a beautiful ...
Views: 2082 - What women diseases are suitable to see a Chinese medicine doctor? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2008 from Jiaying HeIrregular Menstruation Irregular Menstruation means that period cycle, bleeding volume, bleeding color are beyond normal and some kind of symptoms occur, such as period advanced or delayed or not predictable; period volume too much or too little etc. Irregular Menstruation could be an ...
Views: 1171 - Skin Care Beauty Throughout History - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2008 from George PrugarSkin care has always been an important part of the beauty regimen for women, and some men throughout history. The secret formula or tonic (ancient skin care products) for smooth and fare skin was as much sought after many times as riches and glory. Ancient peoples did not need dermatologists, ...
Views: 995 - Attain Bigger Breasts Without Subsequently Losing Your Mind - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf there is one thing that majority of women all over the world want, it is to have plump and perky breasts. Many believe that having full and ample boobs will give them the confidence they need to find partners in life or even get ahead in their chosen profession. Others think that the essence ...
Views: 1335 - Whine And You Lose, But Ask And You Shall Receive - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from Cookie Tuminello“The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives.” - Anthony Robbins “Speaking your feelings is definitely a good thing, but if you really want to make an impact, you have to take it to the next level.” - Cookie Tuminello There are those of ...
Views: 864 - Christian Dior Karenina Framed Tote For Elegant Women - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2008 from Tina JeanIn the post, I want to share the new style Christian Dior Karenina which I actually like. Dior clothes in early Autumn 2008 mainy aim to build a gorgeous barroque style according to the background of Romanticism in Russia at 19 century. While, accessories of this season will extend the style of ...
Views: 1035 - Finding Integrity As A Woman - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2008 from Allison FrederickAchieving integrity, made up of public and private acts in sync with a woman's true self, is life's journey. How do we present to others who we truly are? How to we make decisions reinforcing what we believe in? And sometimes we ask: How do we discover who we truly are? Integrity is a ...
Views: 1250 - Women's Retreats In Sedona, AZ - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Katherine LashWould you like to eliminate stress, fear and anxiety from your life? Do you need the tools to develop harmonious relationships and live from a foundation of peace? SpiritQuest Sedona Retreats has a private, customized journey for women who are seeking empowerment. Do you need to identify your ...
Views: 1767 - Mothers Capture Precious Medals At The Beijing Olympics - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.The full range of female athletes on the 2008 Olympic teams makes it clear that age and family responsibilities are not the barriers to participation in the Games they used to be. Stories from Beijing highlight the courage and resolve of the mothers of the world - as they demonstrate their ...
Views: 985 - Breakdown, Breakthrough: Overcoming The Twelve Common Crises Working Women Face - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Kathy CaprinoThousands of professional women today are discovering a startling and deeply disturbing truth – that their professional lives are no longer working. Often this realization hits a woman smack between the eyes in midlife, and is experienced as a full-blown crisis. In fact, there are twelve common ...
Views: 1160 - How To Relieve Breast Pains Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, loss of sexual appetite and even weight gain are some of the symptoms that are associated with menopause. However, there is a lot more to menopause than these physical and emotional changes. One menopause-related problem that is not getting enough ...
Views: 1717 - The Bright Side Of The Midlife Muffin Top - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Gregory Anne CoxDern, I wish I'd invented that term "muffin top." Alas some other smart woman got there first--kudos and thanks for the hysterical yet accurate descriptor. Just in case the subject of this article is not perfectly clear let me say it to you plain. A muffin top, outside of Dunkin' Donuts, can be ...
Views: 1352 - Women of Brilliance & Grace - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Sharon WalkerWOMEN OF BRILLIANCE & GRACE I am woman, Goddess of love, passion, emblazoned light Crown of beauty and mischievous delight. I am ecstasy in the flesh Wherever I walk, my feet and essence reveal heaven on earth with juiciness, wetness and light All energies are deliciously, delightfully at my ...
Views: 1017 - PMS: Another Viewpoint - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettPMS or pre menstrual syndrome, is not a condition to be taken lightly, as any woman experiencing the symptoms knows only too well. It seems to be the lot of some women to experience significant levels of discomfort from PMS, but perhaps more than is necessary. First up, this article is not ...
Views: 1395 - Menopause: Crisis or Gift? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettMenopause has only recently become a subject open to free discussion. In the past, it was hidden under the sacred taboo of secret women's business, possibly by men who were not in the least bit interested anyway! And why would they be? Menopause is secret women's business, something we women ...
Views: 1527 - Learn How To Attract Guys - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from jizmack baracerosLearn how to attract guys with these proven techniques and tips. These tips will give you a head start and have men all over you in no time. A positive, open-minded way of thinking will consequently attract an equally positive response from others. So, simply teach ourselves to become aware and ...
Views: 826 - Mindset IIs The Key To Success - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Cookie Tuminello“Come to the edge,' He said. They said, 'We are afraid.' 'Come to the edge,' He said. They came. He pushed them...and they flew." - Guillaume Apollinaire Success is a mindset. Your thoughts, feelings, and actions must be in sync to create the results you want in your life. If your ‘inside’ ...
Views: 1014 - Breast Enhancement Has Become A Billion Dollar Industry - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Monika ThompsonBreast enhancement has become a billion dollar industry. Many women are choosing to get breast enlargement surgery, breast reduction surgery, breast lift surgery, natural breast enhancement, among other things. More and more medical students are going into the cosmetic surgery field because of ...
Views: 862 - Prenuptial Agreements Save A Lot Of Pain - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Elizabeth KuzmasI’ve helped many women through the highly emotional experience of marital breakdown. I’ve seen how their hard-earned money becomes the subject of a tug-of-war between the divorcing parties. I’ve had female clients tearfully say they wish they had planned better before getting ...
Views: 670 - Are You Courageous In Your Own Life? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Cookie Tuminello“I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker.” - Helen ...
Views: 953 - Retire Rich With Multiple Sources Of Income - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Elizabeth KuzmasHow many checks do you want to receive in your retirement? One, two, three….as many as you can, of course!! Well-off retirees receive income from about five different traditional and non-traditional sources. By taking action, you can, too. How many of these checks can you expect to ...
Views: 685 - Femininity's Liberation Through Language - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Robin HoffmanLanguage is powerful. Word is law. In our culture, the association of femaleness with weakness and other undesirable traits is so pervasive, we don’t even notice it. It is in the media, it is in our language, it is even in Roget’s Thesaurus. And I quote: Femininity: syn. ...
Views: 1872 - Every Woman Is A Goddess - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Maria KuroshchepovaI am writing this to the goddesses (also known as women) in my life and to those I haven't met yet AND to the gentlemen who sometimes need to reminded that women are also known as goddesses. I want to reach out to women who are gripped with self-doubt and stuck in a rut of constant worry and ...
Views: 1977 - Prepare For The Difficulties Of Menopause By Knowing Its Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe mere mention of menopause can bring images of hot flashes or mood changes in a lot of women. Most women, even men, think that menopause is just that – the manifestation of several irritating symptoms. However, menopause is actually a process in which the ovaries start to lessen the ...
Views: 1132 - Look Like You Are Rich, Even If You Are Not - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Charli PickettHow we look greatly affects people's perception and acceptance of us. The first and greatest piece you can add to your wardrobe is a smile and it is free. It is a well-known fact that people are more attracted to people who smile than people who frown, so wearing a smile is the first way to look ...
Views: 2804 - 5 Things You Should Know About Choosing A Natural Remedy For Yeast Infection - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Betty RobertsMake sure that you have a yeast infection A study has shown that 67% of women incorrectly diagnosed themselves as having a yeast infection. Many conditions may mimic a yeast infection, such a bacterial vaginosis, Trichomonas vaginalis or atropic vaginitis. Just as in women with a yeast ...
Views: 714 - 6 Home Remedies To Treat Vaginal Yeast Infections In Women - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Betty RobertsThere are some surprising home remedies that are used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Among them are dietary changes, stress relief, garlic, yogurt douching, and microwaving. There is not sufficient evidence to encourage or support the use of these treatments as a cure for yeast infection. ...
Views: 880 - Honey, You Need Help! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Jamee TenzerI looked in the mirror this morning and this is what I saw; a very tired woman. Not unhappy, not yelling at the kids, but just plain tired. It’s not that I cannot do everything that needs to be done. I can, as long as I don’t sleep. But not sleeping leads to a very cranky version of myself ...
Views: 907 - A Little Dabble...Do Ya? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Jamee TenzerHow many times have I started something, only to give it up 3 to 6 months later? And, to make things worse, like an amnesia survivor, I have absolutely no memory of why I stopped. I am only left with regret and a lingering annoyance with my seeming inability to “stick with something.” Does ...
Views: 1306 - The New Miracle Treatment For Women In Midlife and Beyond: A True Magic Bullet for Staying Healthy And Feeling Good - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from FSB AuthorsWhen you first saw the title of this article, you immediately thought it was hogwash, right? You were a bit disappointed, too, because doctors are supposed to be honest, and discuss only the treatments that have been scientifically proven to work; and everyone knows that there is no such thing ...
Views: 603 - Top 3 Physiological Problems That Set Women Apart From Men - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinGender is not really a social issue nowadays. It is not surprising to see world leaders, chief executives, and even presidents who are wearing skirt. However, you must admit, that there are still a lot of issues that concern women more than men, and those are mainly due to the biological ...
Views: 677 - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCO or PCOS): Definition, Diagnosis & Management - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Robyn PriebeDo you have irregular menstrual periods, sometimes missing cycles and/or experiencing excessive bleeding? If so, you might be one of the estimated 70% of women with irregular menstrual cycles who have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCO or PCOS). A hereditary disorder that creates a hormonal ...
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