By Deb Gaisford
Acupuncture has gained traction in recent years among Westerners, especially for its use in attenuating pain. According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, about 3.1 million Americans said they ha...
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By Deb Gaisford
I've always been suspicious of aspartame and other artificial sweeteners, whose flavor is so bitter to me that I taste it in minuscule quantities undetected by the normal palate. I argue regularly with my family about whether they should drink diet soda and eat "Light" yogurt.
Far be it from me to...
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By debraferrie
Pretty much every Mom puts (some of) their personal needs aside to do more for their kids. But doing things that make US happy, and breaking out of BORING routines, can set a great example for the family. It also can  make us better, happier Moms. Sometimes it's just a matter of remembering to stay...
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By Deb Gaisford
I live above an organic grocery store. (Before you pass out from envy, I must confess I also live literally* across the street from a major highway. You win some, you lose some.) I’ve noticed a curious trend. Gluten free options are taking over the store: muffins, crackers, pasta, you name it.
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By Deb Gaisford
If you think the elliptical machine is enough to keep you in shape, think again. Cardiovascular exercise is an important component to fitness, but strength training is key to getting -- and staying -- in shape.
Strength training, also known as resistance training, builds muscle tone, increases yo...
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By Deb Gaisford
When Gineen Finch had her son, Bodhin, in April 2012, she planned to take a brief maternity leave from her job as Digital Director for BBC America. She loved her career and was sure she would go back to work full-time. She told her boss she'd be checking work e-mails while she was breastfeeding.
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By Deb Gaisford
After four-time marathoner Helena Scott gave birth to her son in the summer of 2011, she was looking for a way to get back in shape. The Senior Campaign Director at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), an organization that raises funds to fight blood cancers, missed being active. At a friendâ€...
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By debraferrie
The yogurt section at the grocery store is stretching wider by the day! Have you noticed?  With all the selections -- greek yogurt, low fat, fat free, plain, flavored, fruit on the bottom, fruit on the top, with granola, for kids, for babies, organic, and yogurt pops (not to mention frozen yogu...
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By debraferrie
The winter weather is in full swing here in New York and most states. For some of us, like me, it's a season of dreaded dull, dry and even itchy skin, especially on our faces. Skin that just doesn't glow anymore. And it can be depressing to look in the mirror and feel so drab. I look 10 years o...
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By debraferrie
For better or for worse, most of us indulged these last few weeks of 2012, didn't we? Cake, wine, cookies, appetizers, extra meals, restaurant food ... and of course, unless you are fully committed to exercising, it's easy to let that slide by too.  And then where do we end up? Yep, 5 pounds heavi...
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