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Death of king sized candy bars

Death of king sized candy bars

February 17, 2012 0 Comments General mlp

I am sure that you have heard the news by now – The Mars Corporation will no longer make king-sized versions of their candy bars and the company has decided to reduce the size of their standard candy bar . There are two interesting aspects about this move: This decision subtly closes theRead more
Detoxing for Kids?

Detoxing for Kids?

July 08, 2011 0 Comments Blog Dominique

Apple Juice. Fruit snacks.  Cereal. Turkey sandwich. Chicken Fingers. Fries – and a popsicle. All items a four-year old will consume on any given day. Detoxing may not be a bad idea for the younguns, do you agree? Many adults engage in some form of detoxing these days in one form or anotherRead more
Editor’s note: Dieting Fads, Myths and Tips

Editor’s note: Dieting Fads, Myths and Tips

April 28, 2011 3 Comments Blog Jalil

I have several labels I approve calling myself.  One is, quasi health nut. With my alpha female personality my passion can be misconstrued as a bit dictatorial or pompous. So, you have been forewarned about the voice With that said, I am going to give you my professional/personal opinion aboutRead more
Information overload: The high cost of distraction

Information overload: The high cost of distraction

April 28, 2011 0 Comments Blog Dominique

This is the debut blog of Dominque, lead blogger over at the Lipstick Manual.   Nowadays you can’t walk five feet without noticing someone texting, chatting on the phone, facebooking, uploading twitter pictures, and ‘liking’ someone’s status updates. These are just a fewRead more
A quasi-vegetarian recipe for your inner fat girl

A quasi-vegetarian recipe for your inner fat girl

March 30, 2011 0 Comments Blog Jalil

As a self proclaimed “fat girl” (not really fat , just battled with “fat” tendencies) I have always had to work at keeping my weight under control. I’ve tried pills, shakes, creams, fads, clinics…..you get the picture – anything to stay slim. In someRead more
Gut-proof grocery shopping for dummies

Gut-proof grocery shopping for dummies

March 19, 2011 0 Comments Blog Jalil

Part 1. Do you dread going to grocery store? For some, anxiety overtakes you at the thought of grocery shopping. Throw in the task of trying to make smart food choices and a having your family actually enjoy them and we an easily  throw in the towel and sling hot pockets and Lucky charms in [...]Read more
4 keys to successful eating habits

4 keys to successful eating habits

March 07, 2011 2 Comments Blog Jalil

Whether it’s losing weight, becoming more active, eating better, getting fit or just improving your quality of life, the idea of a lifestyle change can be overwhelming. Been there, done that. I’d like to break it down and make the challenge more digestible. There are four core elementsRead more
Fast Food Nation: McDonald’s oatmeal is not so healthy

Fast Food Nation: McDonald’s oatmeal is not so healthy

February 28, 2011 2 Comments Blog, General mlp

McDonald’s sells its oatmeal as a healthy breakfast alternative, but according to one food critic, it includes too many not-so-healthy ingredients. Its new oatmeal, which McDonald’s released nationwide last month as a “bowl full of wholesome,” is actually a crock full ofRead more

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Sebelius At Georgetown Calls For ‘Conversation and Compromise’

Sebelius At Georgetown Calls For ‘Conversation and Compromise’

May 19, 2012 0 Comments News

Reuters/Chicago Tribune: Health Secretary Urges Contraception Compromise U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, in a speech at Georgetown University a few miles from the
Medical success or boondoggle?

Medical success or boondoggle?

May 19, 2012 0 Comments News

For more of CNN correspondent Drew Griffin’s investigation of India’s experimental embryonic stem cell therapy, watch “CNN Presents: Selling a
Fitness: Exercise apps for your smartphone

Fitness: Exercise apps for your smartphone

May 19, 2012 0 Comments News

Forget Angry Birds. Your smartphone can be a powerful tool for improving your overall fitness if you give it half a chance. Whether you’re a couch potato looking to