October 2012 - Page 2 of 2 - Better Health For Women

Fashion for those Feeling Fat Days

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Better Health For Women

We all have those days when we feel as though we’ve somehow gained ten pounds over night. As tempting as it is, heading into the office in baggy sweats or your pyjamas might not be the best solution for your confidence or your career. Check out my suggestions for keeping your style in check when […] Read More

10 Best Fall Foods For Dieters

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Better Health For Women

10 Best Fall Foods For Dieters Most people looking to diet, view the Fall and Winter holidays as an unavoidable road bump where they will gain weight from the never ending family gatherings and special dinners. And so, they look forward to the New Year to renew their dieting commitment. But why not start now? […] Read More

Reap the Benefits of Thanksgiving Dinner

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Reap the Benefits of Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for everything we have, spend time with family and friends and enjoy good food. All too often we forget the meaning and focus on over-eating and feeling unmotivated afterwards when it comes to health. Here are some benefits of foods served at […] Read More

Myths about Weight Loss

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Myths About Weight Loss There’s a lot of rumors and myths floating around about weight loss. How to do it. How it’s easy. How to do it fast. How to avoid fattening foods. A lot of these are not true and could end up hurting your diet or fitness regiment if you believe the grapevine. […] Read More

Thanksgiving Fashion

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Better Health For Women

I hope that all of our Canadian readers had an enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend. This week I’m reviewing a few of the fashion trends that I’m most thankful for. Did any of your favourites make my list? Leggings Who can resist the allure of stretchy cotton comfort? The ease of leggings is one reason why this […] Read More

Take Your Foot Off Both Pedals!

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Better Health For Women

This week I have the privilege to be at the Stanford Medical Center working with some of the brightest and best Radiologists in the world! On my way to the hospital this morning, I decided to take a cab instead of the usual shuttle bus from the Stanford Guest House. As I stepped in to […] Read More

What Can Cause Memory Loss

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Transient Ischemic attacks or Silent Strokes Some strokes can occur without being unnoticed. But even these can have a significant and lasting effect on memory, reports the June 2012 issue of the Harvard Women’s Health Watch. Silent strokes can create dead cells in the brain. The damaged areas are much smaller and harder to see […] Read More

Motivate Yourself during the Thanksgiving Holidays

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Motivate Yourself during the Thanksgiving Holidays Staying motivated to maintain a healthy lifestyle is very challenging around the holidays. With Thanksgiving approaching it is important to have strategies to keep you on target. Thanksgiving often sets off a domino affect of over-eating, which can lead into Halloween and eventually the Christmas holidays. Use the strategies […] Read More

Award Winning Style

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Better Health For Women

The Primetime Emmys took place on September 23 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Almost as anticipated as the actual show is the red carpet and this year’s did not disappoint. Many starlets chose to be on trend in terms of colour choice, here are a few of the popular colour stories I spotted: […] Read More