Reduce Menopausal Anxiety Naturally
Anxiety throughout menopause can be fairly common, for several potential reasons. Read how to manage this problem naturally, and have better mental health overall during menopause.
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“Age Appropriate” Doesn’t Mean Matronly
Times have changed. Women, now in their 40’s, 50’s and even 60’s and 70’s can find fashionable outfits that are age-appropriate.
Dating Tips for Boomers
Despite the emphasis that our culture places on youth, life experience is a real asset when it comes to dating. Remember, this is your time. You’ve gained perspective and that will make you a great partner!
Charla Krupp: Beloved Style Maven & Trusted Advisor
Thanks to Charla Krupp, I now am more conscious of wearing lighter lipstick shades, I have gotten rid of all my longer skirts, and I cut bangs a couple of years ago. When I dress for an event, i think of her “three bling rule,” and I’ve accepted Spanx® as a necessary part of my wardrobe.
Menopause and the Double “M”: Mood & Memory
Most of us usually think of menopause as hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia fostered by changes in the ovaries and uterus. During perimenopause, a variable time 2 to 10 years or more before the final menstrual period, the ovaries lose their rhythmic pattern of estrogen and progesterone release. It is the time of fluctuating more »
Spring 2012 Fashion Colors: Lively & Upbeat
The Spring 2012 palette is brilliantly diverse, including vivid and playful tones, those more soft and breezy, and contemporary takes on classics.
A Toast to Sleep
The relaxing effect of wine, for the most part, is normally attributed to the alcohol content. However, there is now evidence that the calming and sleep-inducing effect of wine may be due to something more than just the alcohol.
Choosing the Right Bracelet for You
Women have varying wrist lengths. Most are 7 ¼”. Some are smaller, some larger. If you are purchasing a new bracelet or refurbishing a loved piece, here’s how to determine your bracelet size.
Do Vitamin Supplements Cause Cancer?
There recently was a media blast stating that vitamins and minerals may be bad for your health. I have seen similar reporting many times in my 30 years in the nutritional field. Here, I would like to clear up the controversy over supplements, and give my own recommendations.
Make This the Year to Embrace Your Age
Isn’t it time to change how we view aging? Have we created a society of “haves” and “have nots” based not so much on how much we have, but on how much we can spend on looking younger? Have we completely removed any opportunity for a level playing field?
6 Tips for Choosing the Right Investment Guidance
Avoid paralysis by analysis. I am extremely particular about whom I choose to listen to, and I suggest you do the same. Here are 6 tips to help you find good financial guidance.
Winter Skin Care for Women Over 50
Happy New Year! In the dermatology world, the winter months are the time when our thoughts turn to moisturizers, especially for women over 50. Cold air, low humidity, and indoor heating combine to pull moisture from our skin, making us dry and itchy. In fact, there is a highly technical name for that seasonal dry more »
Introducing Austrian wines
Vibrant, fun-loving, interesting, and great to eat with—this is a great description of the wonderful people I met in Austria last January. But it also describes their wines. Austria might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of fine wine, but it could be. The combination of Austria’s long history more »
Selecting Earrings to Flatter
What do you think is the most important part of your jewelry wardrobe? Earrings, of course! Earrings do more than just adorn your ears. Well chosen earrings can dangle seductively. They can communicate playfulness. Or they can convey authority, as do these coin shaped onyx stones paired with natural freshwater pearl earrings. They can complete more »
Filler up!
In my practice, I have many patients who come in for cosmetic consultation because they would like to look younger or less tired. They have heard about Botox and collagen and lasers, but can’t exactly put their finger on what it is that bothers them or what they really want. In many cases, the problem more »
10 Tips for Looking Great in Photos
A while back, I attended a workshop called “Ten Ways to Look Good in Photos: How to put your best face forward and pose like a model,” presented by Jean LeFebvre of Panache Color and Image Consulting. I don’t know about you, but I rarely think I look good in pictures. The few simple things more »
Life After 50: Do You Feel Pretty?
There have been quite a few articles published recently about how people, especially women, “deal with” getting older. I thought some of the articles, and some comments, were a tad too critical of women who want to look attractive as they age. News flash: there’s nothing wrong with wanting to feel pretty. Nothing, no matter more »
Wine Decanting: What’s the Deal?
There are two main reasons to decant wine. One is to remove the sediment, which is more often found in wines with ten or more years of bottle age and vintage ports. The other is to soften young tannic wines through aeration.
Menopause Weight Gain is a Big Deal!
Perhaps in the past, gaining 20 pounds near menopause was considered strictly a cosmetic problem. It’s not. Sure, everyone would like to look great in a swimsuit, but let’s get real; weight gain has serious negative health consequences, both physical and psychological. Women over fifty need to pay attention! Top Ten Menopause Weight Gain Myths: more »
Foods that Keep Your Spirits Up
If you’ve ever wolfed down a pint of ice cream after an argument or munched through a bag of M&Ms on the eve of a major deadline, then you know the soothing power of food. “Candy, ice cream and other carbohydrates have a profound effect on brain chemistry,” explains Elizabeth Somer, R.D., author of The more »
5 Infuriating Fibs About Women Over 50
Almost five years ago I turned 50. I wasn’t shocked… just unsure of what it all meant. It was time for a quick assessment: When did those post-menopausal pounds get attached to my body? What was it my doctor was telling me about being a tad too close to osteopenia (the first step before osteoporosis)? more »
Can Five Minutes a Day Change Your Life?
For your morning practice to have the greatest effect, I’d recommend releasing “shoulds or have tos,” finding a rhythm that you can enjoy, keeping it short, simple and above all– personally meaningful. Really allow yourself to experience what it’s like to be fully present and comfortable sitting in silence.
Be a Better Cook: Make Fantastic Salads
I am a salad snob. I love them enough to eat one at every meal. But a poorly made salad is just as disappointing to me as, say, an overcooked steak or soggy French fries. On the flip side, a well-made salad is as great of a culinary achievement as handmade tortellini or a the perfect more »
Your Style Questions Answered by Liana Chaouli, Image Therapist
Liana Chaouli, international image therapist, has taught personal style and image to leading CEO’s, political figures, and celebrities throughout the world. Here, she shares some excellent tips on how to discover and thrive in your own personal style, so that you can look and feel your best every day.
