Marie-Claire

I have a tattoo I'd like removed - it's very colorful which means that it will take longer to remove. I have heard that tattoo fading creams don't work well but that laser options can take up ...

Some girlfriends and I was talking about the breast cancer gene test available for women but several mentioned they were put off by the stories they have read about not being able to get a job or ...

Sounds like a silly question but magic potions are a part of many cultures, even today, and are used for medicinal purposes, as well as spiritual or emotional needs. With Halloween just past, ...

A lot of people are a bit sceptical about compulsive shopping/shopping addiction being legitimate. People say it's an addiction but most couldn't do it if they didn't have credit cards and didn't ...

Our two children of pre-school age now get a 'paycheck' every Friday. Too soon? I don't think so, personally. We call it a 'paycheck' because it is earned. They have to tidy their rooms daily ...

I'm not an over-eater but go through periods during the day when I crave sweets or salty snacks. It's not hunger, just a craving. I find that brushing my teeth helps, and having a piece of ...

In some ways we've gone a bit overboard at Hallowe'en, dissecting our children's candy as if it all contained poisons or needles or drugs. While we do need to monitor the candy and make sure ...

I have braces so am prone to canker sores but am wondering what I can do to avoid them as much as possible. They can be quite painful and take a few days to heal, and having braces obviously slows ...

For legitimate (medical) reasons, I had to stop working out 3 weeks ago. Normally I work out at least 4 days per week, usually 5. It is said it takes 14 days to create a habit and maybe it's ...

I know a lot of people who workout on a treadmill which is great. However, I have also heard that an elliptical machine is better because it works the body harder and is better as a cardio ...

Whether you are caring for babies and children, or you are caring for your parents or older relatives, many caregivers suffer from caregiver stress. The stress can be financial, emotional, ...

Feng Shui (pronounced "Fung Schway") is a Chinese art that is over 3,000 years old. The words Feng Shui literally translates into "wind water" but the concept is difficult to explain in a brief ...

I was wondering how any of you parents out there find child care if you don't have relatives around to help? Do you put an ad on the paper, or in church or online? Do you pick students or ...

Ohio State Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones died this week in Cleveland from a brain aneurtsm that ruptured while she was driving. She was taken to the Cleveland Clinic and was unable to ...

With all the talk about cell phones being bad (potentially) with radiation fears and the like. Does anyone know anything about the dangers of laptops? Especially with them being literally on ...

I am wondering if an electric or battery operated toothbrush is better than a regular one. I have used both and don't seem to notice much difference except I tend to brush longer when using the ...

Once or twice a year, my 4 year old comes down with itchy hives - all over his body. They go within 3-5 days. I took him to his pediatrician and she pretty much thinks it's a skin condition that ...

For the past couple of months I have had daily dizziness, especially when I get up and move around. So I went to the doctor and had my thyroid and iron levels checked and they are fine. So now ...

A older (70s) relative of mine suffered acute glaucoma recently and got treated immediately. She then got another attack a week later and had to go to the hospital. This is a definition I got ...

I know this question sounds really odd but I have read and heard several times that all of us actually carry around cancerous cells (or the potential of it) in our bodies. And due to stress, a ...

I suffer from dark circles under my eyes. Some days are worse than others - ie; days I haven't had much sleep. But even when I sleep well and eat well and am drinking plenty of water, I still ...