We all need extra light during this day-shortened time of year. And lighting candles—for religious ceremonies, holiday parties or just cozy-atmosphere-setting—can actually be a refreshing, mind-awakening exercise, according to Corinne Peterson, a certified yoga therapist at the Heartwood Center for Body Mind Spirit in Evanston. And this little trick from Peterson will take you from […]
A death grip hold on the sidebar with your toes elevated as high as you can. Tuck your hips forward and squeeze your buns. Bend your knees and go as low as you go. Hold that pose until your legs begin to quiver.
Focusing on fitness, the Move of the Month seeks to help you get more oompf in less time. This move focuses on getting those arms in shape for the “Holiday-I’m-going-sleeveless-tonight!” season. A little dip’ll do ya Move: Tricep dips (a.k.a. reverse push-ups) Muscles worked: Triceps (which are responsible for a shapely, toned-looking arm) Equipment: None […]
I know, another drug causing a commotion. Here we are with Gardasil, a vaccine for 4 types of the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, minimally studied and introduced to the public in June 2006 and still forward in the news as reports of serious side effects are continually reported. As an individual at […]
In the early stages of COPD, there may be no noticeable symptoms, but COPD worsens over time. What are the signs and symptoms of COPD? Shortness of breath Chronic cough with or without mucus Wheezing and chest tightness If you think you may have COPD, see your health care provider so a diagnosis can be […]
The swine flu vaccine has started arriving in Chicagoland and will be available to some people in area clinics, as well as some doctors offices, pharmacies and schools in the coming weeks.
Think of 8 women in your life. A best friend. Your mother. Your daughter. Got them all lined up in your mind? Well, current statistics show that 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer sometime during her life. Think about that for a moment.
Focusing on fitness, the Move of the Month seeks to help you get more oompf in less time. This first move, featured in our November magazine, is a modified plank that works virtually every muscle in your body with a few added techniques.
When the Silken Tent closed its doors in August, building owners Mike and Kathy Duncan had a choice~ Mike and Kathy could let a beautiful facility be stripped down and sold piece by piece, or reinvent the spa experience and open its doors once again. Thank goodness they chose the latter. The Duncans are welcoming […]
Time to put on your bathing suits, girls, summer has officially arrived!
