How To Get Your Sex Drive Back
Shawna PageFor many women, it may take more than roses and candlelight to get their engines started. Kelli Young, an occupational therapist, sex therapist, and group psychotherapist answers some questions surrounding the causes and solutions for low libido. Q: Is low libido a common concern with women? A: Most definitely. Approximately 40% of women experience low sexual desire at some point. In fa...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Optimal Health | Women's HealthDr. Daniel Amen: Brain SPECT Scans
Andrea DonskyMy mother recently told me about a webinar she participated in with a psychiatrist whose main focus is brain science. She was very excited to discover his work because she is a world-renowned therapist and pioneer in the development of social services for survivors of mass atrocity crimesspecifically Holocaust survivors. The doctor she was referring to is Dr. Daniel Amen, a physician, ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Mindful Living | Mind and Mental Health | Naturally SpeakingBeach Safety For Dogs
Eric AbbeyThis summer, a day at the beach can be an enjoyable experience for the entire family, including Fido! Ensure your trip is fun and safe with some extra planning and preparation for your pet. Before heading out, be sure to check the ordinances for the beach you plan to visit, as many do not allow dogs during high season or specify certain dog-friendly times of day. Take note of rules regarding on...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Family Life | Pet CareMorbid Obesity
Dr. Joe Leonardi, D.C.I am honored to be contributing to NaturallySavvy.com. Since many of you may not know me, I would like to share with you how and why I came to write and speak motivationally about weight loss and fitness. To paraphrase a very famous author; August of 2005 was the best of times. My wife and I were overcoming what had been a rocky start to our marriage, my practice was doing quite well and I ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | Weight Loss5 Key Nutrients For Cardiovascular Health
Vitalah, Creators of OxylentCardiovascular function is essential to all other organs and systems of the bodywithout it blood cannot be oxygenated, nutrients cannot be transported throughout the body, and waste products cannot be filtered by the liver and kidneys. Unfortunately, however, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and it is also estimated that by 2020 it will be the leadi...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Health ConcernsHow To Become A Fitness Instructor
RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsSpring marks a time for new beginnings, and new life. Just like a baby chick hatching from its egg, we come out of the cold of winter ready for some fresh new perspective. This year, why not give life to a new fitness instructor certification? Youll cement your sweat with a fitness credential that will forever remind you of exactly what you achieved over Spring Break 2012. You dont need to be l...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Fitness and MovementLiving With Age Spots
Madeline SharplesIve always admitted to being vain. I got that way from my mom. Its embarrassing. I remember a time very close to the end of her life when she was well into her 90s. She was in the hospital and I was sitting by her bedside. And she kept looking at me and finally said, Youre so beautiful. Look at me, how old and wrinkled I look. It was a nice compliment to me, but it showed how she still cared ab...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | Natural Beauty | Savvy Over 60Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Caroline FarquharA close relative of mine has recently been diagnosed with Crohns disease. I sympathize with her because I know it can be a miserable experience. As I started to write this article on Crohns I was amazed at some of the statistics. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a division of the US Department of Health and Human Services, one in 500 peopl...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Health ConcernsMyths And Truths About Colon Hydrotherapy
Carla RoterThere are a lot of myths and truths and a lot of controversy about safety and hygiene. Colon hydrotherapy is still relatively misunderstood. Here, we debunk some myths about getting a colonic. Myths and Truths Myth: There is hardened fecal matter in the bowel that is removed by colonics. Truth: From years of experience and seeing first hand the results of colonoscopy procedures, we ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Holistic TherapiesHow To Get Rid Of Cellulite
Naturally SavvySummers Coming. Got Cellulite? Try skin brushing. Skin brushing every morning and evening helps to move the trapped fat towards lymph nodes. Check out this article to learn the proper technique. For faster results, increase your water intake, decrease caffeine, and start each day with a glass of water plus the juice of half a lemon. Cardiovascular exercise, saunas, and lymphatic drainage also h...
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Is Stress Making You Fat?
Tara HantskeSo many clients come to me because they just cant lose those last 5-10 pounds. As I work with clients in my 6-month program, we dive deeper into their lifest...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Mindful Living | Stress and BalanceLoving Your Senior Pet
Eric AbbeyAs a dog owner, you are conscientious about your pets healthy diet and exercise routine. As he ages, it is important to be aware of his day-to-day demeanor a...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Family Life | Pet CareHow To Create More Luck
RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsNow that March is upon us, there is no doubt that runners and non-runners alike are lacing on their shoes because its the time of year for chasing leprechaun...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Fitness and Movement | Fitness and ExerciseMy Tragedy Survival Tool Kit
Madeline SharplesI think its safe to say that when weve reached age sixty and beyond weve already gone through our fair share of hard times, illnesses, and tragedy. I know I ...
Read more...CategoriesMindful Living | Inspiration and Motivation | Savvy Over 60 | Health & WellnessWhat Is Colon Hydrotherapy?
Carla RoterColon hydrotherapyis a gentle mechanical process of infusing warm filtered water into the rectum with the goal of cleansing and balancing the entire large in...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Holistic TherapiesWhy Calorie Restriction Doesn't Work
Lisa TsakosYear after year, on New Years Day, millions of people around the world resolve to improve their diet, weight, or both. Now that January has come and gone, ma...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | Weight LossThings To Do Before You Get Pregnant
Samantha PerisYour life is going to change when you get pregnant, that is a fact. So being of the preventative mindset, I believe it is best to be as prepared as you can b...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Family Life | Natural Prenatal & Pregnancy | Natural PrenatalPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Claude GallantAs women, our lives revolve around our monthly cycles and their associated issues. When we were younger, we could not wait for our hormones to kick in so we ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Health ConcernsHow To Cleanse Your Body
Caroline FarquharA new year and a new you... this is the year that you are going to put yourself first and that means taking care of your health. Cleaning out all of those to...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | General Wellness | Weight LossValentine's Day Ideas
RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsValentines Day is coming, which means love is in the air! And there is nothing we love more than fitness, besides fitness with your honey! Walks on the beach...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Fitness and MovementLove & Shadow
Trish OttoneThere is a reason that February is the shortest month of the year (in the northern parts of the world we like to think that this is because it makes the hars...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Mindful LivingHow To Stay Motivated
RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsThe New Year has begun, you have made your resolutions, and by now you may be wondering, How do I stay motivated? When forming new, healthier habits, th...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Fitness and MovementPrenatal Vitamins Before Pregnancy?
Dr. Audra Foster N.D.Many women know the importance of taking prenatal vitamins while they are pregnant. But did you know that studies show it may be just as important to start t...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Natural Prenatal & Pregnancy | Natural PrenatalEating Disorders In Children
Marci Warhaft-NadlerBelieve it or not, recent studies show that boys and girls as young as 7 years old are suffering from body image and eating disorder issues. More and mo...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | Healthy Mind | Family Life | Parenting | Concious ParentingThe Power Of Letting Go
Toni Silveira-GillieSometimes the scariest thing for a child to do when theyre getting off the swing set at the park is to just let go of the ropes. Their feet might only b...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Mindful LivingTips For Pet Grooming In The Winter
Eric AbbeyWhen the weather outside is frightful, your canine companions are most likely spending a lot more time indoors. It might seem that pet grooming is not n...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Family Life | Pet CareChildren's Nutrition: Colorful Plates
Joanne CapanoParents of picky eaters ask themselves the same question every day: how do I ensure my children are getting the nutrition they need? When a childs palat...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Family Life | Parenting | Pediatric NutritionGoal Setting vs. Resolution Setting
Tara HantskeNew Year, New You.Im not a big fan of setting New Years Resolutions. Resolutions tend to fade all too quickly. I am a big fan of setting real, actionabl...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | Healthy MindThe Dawning Of A New Age
Trish OttoneAs I sit here at the beginning of winter looking out on to a gray sky and teaming rain, I am wondering if it is an oxymoron of sorts that I am thinking ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Mindful Living | Inspiration and MotivationWhat Is Spirit?
Trish OttoneI can feel the winds of change coming in strong. For some, this ushers in a time of excitement and for others a time of uncertainty, upheaval and strugg...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Mindful LivingHeavy Metals and Kids Health
Lilian PrestiAluminum, copper, mercury and lead are words we are familiar with and associate with things like piping and industry. Today however these heavy metals a...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Family Life | Parenting | Pediatric NutritionWhat Is Amniocentesis?
Lilian PrestiIf you are close to or on the other side of 35 years old and pregnant, you have probably been offered the option of doing an amniocentesis. An amniocent...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Family Life | Natural Prenatal & Pregnancy | Natural PregnancyHealthy New Year's Resolutions
Caroline FarquharIts here the holiday season; full of tempting treats and colder weather. Perhaps youre overindulging on sweets, overeating at holiday gatherings and exe...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | Healthy Family | General WellnessFemale Hair Loss: Causes and Treatment
Dr. Linda MundorffThe scalp contains approximately 100,000 strands of hair and on average we lose about 50 to100 strands per day. Aging and medication use, among others c...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Health Concerns | Optimal Health | Women's HealthWinter Workout Trends
RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsWhen we think of winter, we think of gingerbread-flavored drinks, cinnamon-scented candles and plushy blankets on the couch. Our activities of choice mi...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Fitness and MovementHoliday Pet Safety
Eric AbbeyTis the season of shopping, decorating, hosting holiday guests, as well as plenty of hustle and bustle. However, the changes in your home and schedule c...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | Healthy PetsImmune Boosters For Kids (And Adults)
Tara HantskeYour immune system is your bodys natural defense against illness and disease. Keeping your immune system healthy will ensure that your body will know ex...
Read more...CategoriesNatural and Organic | Eating Well | Nutrition | Healthy Eating | Health & Wellness | Health Concerns | Parenting | Pediatric NutritionBudget Your Time Through The Holidays
Toni Silveira-GillieHonouring yourself and your time during the busy holiday season can be incredibly challenging. Our thoughts are filled with buying the perfect gifts for...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | Healthy Mind | Mindful LivingHow To Prevent High Blood Pressure
Claude GallantFor many people who work full time, healthy living requires effort. Sitting at a desk all day is not conducive to a healthy lifestyle and when your workday i...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | Health Concerns | Optimal Health | General HealthGratitude: The Beauty Elixir
Shannon 'Shakaya' LeoneThere are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.Albert Einstein Gra...
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