The start of every New Year for me usually seems to mean yet another attempt to be more decisive in life. Unfortunately, what prompts my indecision is the fear of making a mistake, which is a much ...
January 18, 2010 - 7:39am
Chances are that at some point in your life you went on a diet. You may even be on one now. Or, you may be making a New Year’s resolution to diet in 2010. Let me stop you there. If you are ...
January 11, 2010 - 8:35am
As beautiful and magical as the holiday season ought to be, it is often tainted with, none other than, stress. We are shopping, wrapping, entertaining, getting entertained, dealing with increased ...
December 28, 2009 - 7:44am
I’m the first to admit that there are certain times of the year when I care more about working out—say, before a vacation that requires my extended exposure in a bikini, or during holidays that ...
December 21, 2009 - 9:29am
When it comes to germs, looks are deceiving. A surface can seem clean and yet still be covered with the nasty little micro-organisms that spread infections. Eighty percent of all infections are ...
December 14, 2009 - 9:23am
This is the time of year when days begin to feel shorter and shorter. We see the sun much less, and when we do, it’s often fighting a battle of gloominess with an impending cold front.
This ...
December 7, 2009 - 7:19am
Sometimes it’s hard to find something to be thankful for. It’s always so easy to see the things that are going wrong in our lives, and much more difficult to stop and take account of what’s going ...
November 23, 2009 - 8:53am
Do you ever wonder why you overeat after coming home from work, after a fun outing with girlfriends, or at night?
You’re not alone. Millions of smart, accomplished, dynamic women do the same ...
November 16, 2009 - 7:32am
You’ve come a long way from where you were at this time last year. You’ve traded cheeseburgers and fries for lean protein and veggies, you’ve been lifting weights instead of lifting the TV remote, ...
November 9, 2009 - 7:15am
Our personality affects everything about us—the people we’re attracted to, the friends we choose, the clothes we love. What’s less well known is that our personality also determines why some diet ...
November 2, 2009 - 7:30am
I had always held the rather cavalier belief that eating right when expecting would come instinctively. I’m a nutritionist, after all. I’ve had numerous pregnant clients over the years, and I’ve ...
October 26, 2009 - 7:24am
In the sixth grade, we spent a large portion of health class talking about nutrition. We learned about the food pyramid, cholesterol, and the mechanics of the digestive system. We also spent an ...
October 19, 2009 - 7:40am
Every year, an estimated 5 to 20 percent of the population gets the flu, and for those that do, it’s never a fun ride. Fever, aches, and debilitating fatigue are the norm, at least for the lucky ...
October 12, 2009 - 7:43am
It’s 3 p.m. Do you know where your Doritos are?
You probably do. Actually, they’re probably smeared all over your fingers and keyboard now that you’ve frantically wolfed them down in between ...
October 5, 2009 - 7:48am
From bottles and microwaves to phones and McNuggets, it seems everything is giving us cancer. While I refuse to run from my car when pumping gas or stop using my cell, there is one allegedly ...
September 28, 2009 - 7:35am
When Arthur Pollakoff, 83, of Glenview, Illinois, retired as a salesman six years ago, he made a pledge. “I promised myself that I would not sit down, dry up, and blow away,” says Pollakoff, a ...
September 21, 2009 - 7:29am
We all remember the kid in elementary school who used to lord over the playground like a pint-sized fascist dictator. Perhaps he was an early bloomer who ruled by sheer size, or she had an older ...
September 14, 2009 - 7:18am
Chewing gum can make our breath feel minty clean, but do we get any other benefits from chomping on that stick of spearmint? Some research claims that chewing gum can improve recall, memory, and ...
August 31, 2009 - 8:27am
By: Domestic Debacle / www.divinecaroline.com
Dear Doctor Quack,
It’s hard to say this, but it’s not me, it’s you. You see, this simply isn’t working out anymore.
When I first came to see ...
August 17, 2009 - 11:23am
It is estimated that over $40 billion is spent on weight loss annually and that figure keeps rising. There have been countless pills, diet and exercise fads, and even natural remedies such as ...
August 3, 2009 - 7:54am
There are lots of foods that bring a smile to my face: cookies, veggie burritos and peanut butter oatmeal (trust me, it’s delicious) are just a few. But it turns out some foods don’t just please ...
July 27, 2009 - 7:37am
Did you ever notice how the anxiety about doing something is always worse than the actual event? We spend so much time worrying about things, most of which are completely beyond our control. ...
July 20, 2009 - 7:52am
It’s rare that I have an exciting or fun dream. Two-headed monsters or the ability to breathe underwater rarely come up when I’m sleeping. The most interesting dream I’ve had recently involved me ...
July 13, 2009 - 7:54am
I’ve learned some valuable things about life, love and being female over the past half century. Here is the advice I try to pass on to younger women in my life (family and friends) in the hope ...
July 6, 2009 - 8:57am
By National Skin Care Institute and www.divinecaroline.com
Millions of eczema sufferers go from one medication to another looking for relief they’ll never find. Why? Because many of the most ...
May 9, 2009 - 7:14am
By Sarah Delaney/ www.divinecaroline.com
I often receive questions from clients, walkers, or readers about nutrition. “What’s with the whole no carb thing?” “Should I stop drinking milk?” “What ...
May 9, 2009 - 7:11am
By Susan Beausang / Divine Caroline
At no other point in history has medical science included the tools, technology, and pharmaceutical medicines that today not only prolong our lives but allow ...
April 28, 2009 - 11:32am
By Brie Cadman / www.divinecaroline.com
It used to be that the mere mention of the word fat sent health conscious eaters into retreat mode. Fat was to be avoided at all costs, and the lower the ...
April 21, 2009 - 11:30am
By Tooth Fairy / www.divinecaroline.com
What to Expect After the Referral
Well, the specialist will take a look and most likely will do a biopsy. There are a couple different types of ...
March 27, 2009 - 2:14pm
By Tooth Fairy / www.divinecaroline.com
Who Gets Oral Cancer?
The answer is anyone.
Of course, we know that smoking, and chewing tobacco increases the risk for cancer. But did you know so ...
March 27, 2009 - 2:08pm
By Tooth Fairy / www.divinecaroline.com
Oral cancer is a topic that, unfortunately, does not get a lot of press. As I am educating my patients, I tend to get a variety of responses on ...
March 27, 2009 - 1:57pm
By Laura Roe Stevens / www.divinecaroline.com
You’re on top of things. Responsibly, you take folic acid every day and have been since you started trying to have a baby. You happily avoid ...
March 23, 2009 - 12:51pm
By Nay's Way / www.divinecaroline.com
I knew it was coming. The day would come when my mother’s words would come back to haunt me.
I was an athlete. I played at least three sports (not sure ...
March 23, 2009 - 12:38pm
By Sarah Krupp / www.divinecaroline.com
Getting sick always seems to happen at the absolute worst time possible—there’s a big project at work, your in-laws are coming to town, or you’re leaving ...
March 20, 2009 - 2:32pm
By Fat Fighter TV / www.divinecaroline.com
From an astonishing amount of calories, to several days worth of fat in one meal, to over the top levels of sodium, this is one place you don’t want ...
March 20, 2009 - 2:27pm
By Christa / www.divinecaroline.com
As I begin this journey I hope I will be “around” to complete it, although on any given day, I will have to confess that I have no intention and/or desire ...
March 14, 2009 - 7:57am
By Sheer Balance / www.divinecaroline.com
Running is hard. But it can also be a great way to de-stress and get fit.
Maybe you’ve never been a runner, but would like to try it out. Maybe you ...
March 14, 2009 - 7:50am
By JH/ www.divinecaroline.com
Stinging nettles, much like its equally misunderstood friend the dandelion, is a wonder herb hiding behind a prickly reputation.
Found throughout the country, ...
March 13, 2009 - 3:49pm
By Daisy / www.divinecaroline.com
In sex education, they taught us about the reproductive organs of the human body. As part of the female anatomy section, we learned the names for all the parts ...
March 10, 2009 - 12:29pm
By Sheer Balance / Divine Caroline
Let’s face it, none of us are the same. And when it comes to nutrition, what may work for your best friend may very well pack on ten extra pounds for you. ...
March 10, 2009 - 12:24pm
By JH / www.divinecaroline.com
There are so many diets out there claiming to be the one that really helps melt the pounds and we’ve tried them all, right? Low-fat vegetarian, low-fat ...
March 6, 2009 - 2:39pm
By: VibeReview / www.divinecaroline.com
Did women suddenly awake with sexual superhero-like powers? What is all this talk about women having the ability for liquid expulsion during climax? Why ...
February 27, 2009 - 12:42pm
By Jamie Reeves / www.divinecaroline.com
Would you believe it if I told you my daughter has already started with that self-bashing all women are guilty of—”I don’t like my hair. I wish it was ...
February 26, 2009 - 1:58pm
By Sheer Balance / www.divinecaroline.com
When I travel, whether for business or pleasure, I do almost everything possible to maintain my fitness regimen. Granted, it isn’t always easy and I’m ...
February 26, 2009 - 1:53pm
By Vicki Santillano / www.divinecaroline.com
I spend at least eight hours a day in front of the computer. As a result, more often than not, my days end with a dull, throbbing pain behind my ...
February 23, 2009 - 12:27pm
By Chere Lucett / www.divinecaroline.com
You are down to those last few pounds to lose and your scale refuses to budge! Sometimes what your body needs is a no-holds, barred shake-up, or a ...
February 18, 2009 - 11:03am
By Jennifer Hastings / Divine Caroline
When it comes to our brains, it’s use ’em or lose ’em. No matter how clever we are, or how many degrees or fancy titles we have, none of that can prevent ...
February 17, 2009 - 2:08pm
By Jen H. / Divine Caroline
When fitting exercise into a weight loss regimen, one of the biggest pitfalls is usually soreness or injury from doing too much too fast. This leads many of us to ...
February 12, 2009 - 3:17pm
Life has taught me that expectations are guaranteed assurance for disappointment. I have spent countless hours of my life predicting and preparing for situations, many of which never arrive. I ...
February 12, 2009 - 3:12pm