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Note from Kathleen: This piece has become an annual favorite. Please seek help if you feel like your depression is out of control. The new National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number is 988. I love you all! Once upon a time when I was working for a newspaper, my editor had a brilliant idea: I … Read more
In the holiday rush, it’s hard to step back and take a moment to smell the roses. I love finding the time to sit back with a cup of tea and feel grateful for friends, family and all of the abundance in my life. I’ve been doing a spiritual exercise centered on gratitude for many … Read more
Note from Kathleen: April is stress awareness month, so I’m excerpting chapters from my book, Ten Best Ways to Manage Stress. Maybe you’ll find some inspiration here. It might seem like looking out for Number 1 means being selfish. That notion couldn’t be farther from the truth. I was recently on a plane trip and … Read more
The holidays are here and it seems they are inevitably accompanied by packing on a few pounds. This doesn’t have to be the case if you follow a few very simple rules. Food should be pleasurable, but for many of us, the “stop” mechanism is broken. What’s wrong with a little cream puff or Swedish … Read more
What if there was a simple natural remedy for Type 2 diabetes, with no side effects? Wouldn’t that be wonderful? It’s not a fantasy. The herb Hintonia latiflora is study-proven to help control and even reverses Type 2 diabetes. Read more from my friend, Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., author of my most recently published book. The … Read more
Coenzyme Q10 is also known as CoQ10, but my favorite name for it is ubiquinone, meaning it is ubiquitous: it’s everywhere. It’s found in every one of the trillion cells in your body. CoQ10 is needed for energy production, cell growth and maintenance. It’s a powerful antioxidant, protecting cells from damage from environmental toxins and … Read more
From Kathleen’s book Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Eeek! You’re Putting What? Where?? While we’re on the subject of what’s touching your body, and especially your sensitive parts, consider feminine hygiene products, my sisters. Skin is the body’s biggest organ. We have 16 to 21 square feet of skin. And it’s very absorbent. Consider the … Read more
All of us experience hormone swings as we age. Women’s hormonal fluctuations maybe be more noticeable than those that men experiences. In this ongoing series, we look for some explanations of what’s happening as women approach what our mothers called “The Change,” and how to embrace this important stage of life – and menopause that … Read more
Vitamin B12 is your basic foundation vitamin. It’s not sexy or miraculous, but this workhorse nutrient is responsible for a host of essential health functions. Everyone needs it! Most important among B12’s functions, is the task of perfect cell duplication to stave off the ravages of aging, since it is needed to form DNA. It … Read more
Oh, my aching back! Ninety percent of all Americans suffer backaches at some time in their lives – and doctors say women are at high risk since periods, pregnancy, carrying groceries and kids, housework and high heels can all cause pain-triggering muscle and joint injuries. Two out of five women have suffered back pain in … Read more