March 2012 - Better Health For Women

Face Forward Makeup trends for Spring 2012

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Better Health For Women

As in fashion, there are a ton of makeup trends for Spring 2012. Instead of trying to incorporate them all into a look, I recommend zeroing in on your favourite feature and playing it up. 1. Eyes Winged eyeliner was spotted all over the runways for Spring 2012, namely on those of Giorgio Armani and […] Read More

Top 5 Fitness Apps For your Smart Phone

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Admit it, you wish there was a simple fix to weight and exercise problems, just like every other busy woman. Whether you’re stuck for 12 hours at a job in the city, or preoccupied corralling the children, how do you find time for exercise? The easiest way is to download an app on your smartphone […] Read More

SPRING INTO Fashion

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Instead of jumping on the bandwagon of the latest trends, I prefer to ease myself into a new season and let my look evolve organically. There are tons of fun trends for spring that I will be detailing in upcoming posts. Today, I’ll be sharing with you a few ideas to ease yourself into the […] Read More

Want to Lose Weight? Avoid Potentially Harmful Exercises

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Five Potentially Harmful Exercises As we get older, losing weight becomes more difficult. Incorporating exercise in to our daily routine has become a priority. Everyone is searching for the best workout for their gender, age, body type, weight, hair color……ok maybe not hair color, but people are on the lookout for that perfect workout routine, […] Read More

TEN FACTS You Should Know About Osteoporosis

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Many women think they don’t need to worry about frail bones until they get older; however, it’s important for women of all ages to understand the importance of keeping their bones strong. Millions of women are at risk for osteoporosis or currently suffer from symptoms. Osteoporosis is a disease 4 times more common in women […] Read More

PROJECT RUNWAY

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Project Runway is a reality television show hosted by supermodel Heidi Klum. The show pits fashion designers against each other as they race to complete stylish clothing by a deadline. The show just completed its ninth season and its most recent winner is Anya Ayoung Chee. Anya is a native of Trinidad and Tobago, a […] Read More

10 TIPS For Eating On A Budget

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Better Health For Women

10 Tips to Eating On a Budget Let’s admit it…………. Eating well on a budget is no easy task. Especially in today’s hard economic times. Buying a week’s worth of groceries used to be a breeze, and now you pinch every penny you can. For a singleton or a family, eating a balanced and nutritional […] Read More

Manolo Blahnik joins forces with J. Crew

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Last month popular retailer J. Crew was joined by Manolo Blahnik for their Fall 2012 fashion show in New York. For the show, J. Crew redesigned Blahnik’s BB style to match their fall fashions. The single-sole pointy-toe pump was presented in 41 different ways, with glitter, suede and a variety of colorful fabrications. While he […] Read More

HEALTHY LOW CARB TIPS: WHICH PROTEINS SHOULD YOU EAT?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Have you ever noticed how some people just glow with healthy skin, hair and eyes? So much of how we appear depends on what we consume on a daily basis. Healthy skin, muscles and bones need an adequate intake of the right proteins. Harvard Health Review published an excellent article about low carb diets. Their […] Read More

SMOOTH SAILING

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Better Health For Women

As you watched your favourite celeb sashay down the Oscars red carpet you were probably mesmerized by their hair, makeup and jewels. No matter which designer gown they wore, odds are many startlets had one thing in common – shapewear. Until now, it has been a well-kept secret by celebrity stylists but an increasing number […] Read More