balanced living made simple with Brett Blumenthal
What causes a relationship to deteriorate to the point of a separation or divorce?
The things that draw people together in a relationship are the same ones that drive them apart. People typically fall in love with partners who have the qualities they lack in themselves—their opposite—in an unconscious quest to feel complete. While they’re initially [...]
In 1991, British medical journal the Lancet published a paper that gave wine lovers everywhere a reason to rejoice. In searching for the cause of the so-called “French paradox” (French people were thought to experience a far lower incidence of heart disease, though their diet was rich in butter and fat), researchers theorized that a [...]
With obesity rates surging not only in North America but the UK, nearly everyone is on the lookout for an easy way to cut calories without giving up sugary foods and drinks.
Too many sweets can increase your chances of gaining weight which in turn can lead to type 2 diabetes. An acceptable sugar substitute in [...]
Stress is a common thing. We all experience it from time to time but unfortunately some of us have stress as an every day, every minute occurrence. Given how technology never allows us to truly shut down, the economy having most of us worried about our futures (or at least our kids’ futures), and having [...]
“I’ll give you two peanut cracker bites for one of your Oreos…”
“Anyone want my Peach cup?…anyone?…I’ll give it away for free!…Please someone just take it so my mom doesn’t yell at me!”
We had a lunch monitor at my school that guarded the trashcan at lunch like a rhino guards a watering hole. She would make [...]
Halloween means Trick-or-Treating, but it doesn’t have to be pure junk food. And it’s never too soon to instill good eating habits with your adorable kids. There are some great organic, fair-trade, vegan, and more natural alternative candy options.
Be warned! The options you want may not be at your grocery store. You can always look [...]
Osteoporosis is a big deal for women. But there’s more involved in keeping your bones strong and healthy than just eating plenty of calcium. Weight-bearing activity (exercise on your feet that works your bones and muscles against gravity) is crucial to building and maintaining optimal bone mass.
Bone density refers to your reserve of stored calcium. [...]
A large study of postmenopausal women revealed that when women increased their intake of fiber they could guard against certain type of breast cancer.
Here’s what the experts learned:
A diet rich in fiber affected only hormone receptor-negative tumors.
The kind of fiber women consumed made a difference.
Types of Breast Cancer Tumors
Breast cancer tumors are either hormone [...]
Rather not sport an Olympic-size heating bill this winter? Put a few of these energy-saving tricks in play (and look for our Guide to Getting Cozy in October), and you’ll cut costs while staying as warm as that runner with the torch.
1. Have HER Do It
Most of these jobs are dummy-proof, but if your idea [...]
Let’s assume we’re talking about a Pilates mat class and not a session involving all of the equipment. People are generally more familiar with the class environment because it is more common and much cheaper than having a one-on-one session. Plus, classes are usually complimentary at many gyms with a membership. Now, assuming you are [...]
