Archive for: October 2007

Caring for an aging parent is anything but easy. Try and look for the positive aspects in your day to day dealings with your parent. In the meantime, visit caremanager.com and type in your zip code to find health and human services specialists in your area.

Sometimes, as hard as we try or as much as we love our partner, we just don’t get them. In this regular column, questions that come from you, our readers, are addressed by local family therapist Dr. Balew. Through revealing explanations to burning questions like, “Why does my husband monopolize the remote?” Dr. Balew will help you begin to see your partner in a whole new light.

Have you ever looked at another woman who seems to have it all together and asked yourself,” How does she do that?” We have, which is why we showcase women who have just completed an amazing feat, like losing a significant amount of weight or completing a marathon with her children. We find out the secrets to their success and share their insights with you. Plus, local experts reveal how you, too, can become one of “those” women!

Healthy recipes for the busy lifestyle are often hard to come by, but Mind Body & Soul is full of delicious tips for preparing, serving and, most importantly, shopping for great tasting, nutritious food. And did we mention these recipes are designed to be prepared quickly and easily? Don’t worry … it’s our little secret!

In every issue, we make it a mission to help dispel the myths about menopause. You’ll discover new ways to combat hot flashes, improve your memory, control your moods and accept that menopause is just another beautiful phase in growing as a woman.

Looking and feeling beautiful is important to women of all ages, but it’s about so much more than having a good hair day. From the importance of what you eat to using proper moisturizers and getting enough rest, we explore beauty from all angles. For example, you’ll find beauty tips for the woman who has undergone a mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. And, you’ll discover the joy (yes, joy!) that comes with aging gracefully and beautifully.

One of the most important aspects of living a balanced life is spending time examining our souls. To help you get in touch with the moral or spiritual side of your being, we include articles that talk about meditation, chakras, reiki treatments, hot stone treatments and more. We also talk about the importance of maintaining a positive mental attitude.

An essential part of being healthy is staying fit, but exercises that work for a “30ish” woman may not be as beneficial for a woman in her 40s. That’s why we provide interesting, age-appropriate stories about maintaining an active lifestyle. And, because we understand the challenges of “fitting in fitness,” we explore several options for making exercise part of your busy schedule. Among them, we look at Pilates, yoga, weight training, core training, swimming … even dance!

As women, we know we need to eat right and exercise regularly … and Mind Body & Soul provides the motivation and information to do just that. We also help you achieve a healthy balance in life through stress-reducing activities like meditation and massage. Most importantly, we enhance every article with information from one or more local experts.

While it’s a “no brainer” that exercise is beneficial to the body, we often neglect to give our brain the workout it needs to stay sharp and focused. In Mind Body & Soul, you’ll find intellectually stimulating articles that will make you think. Plus, our regular feature called “Exercise Your Mind” includes mind-stretching information and a crossword puzzle.