Free admission, something for every woman!  Saturday, November 14th, 9 AM – 3 PM in Mount Laurel, NJ. Shopping, pampering, makeovers, hands-on demonstrations, health screenings & more! Continue reading 3rd Annual Women’s Expo – A Day for you!

By: Patricia Mendell, L.C.S.W., Member AFA Mental Health Advisory Council

There are many myths about fertility.  Almost everyone knows someone who wasn’t getting pregnant but then did and is convinced it was due to the actions that they took.  So what should one believe? Continue reading Top Ten Fertility Myths

Nora de Cárdenas, J.D.

Have you noticed your mom or dad forgetting to pay bills or falling behind in the housework? As an adult child of a senior it is key to understand what our parents are dealing with.  If we don’t take the time to observe and to talk, we are more likely to struggle with them over challenging issues such as health care and our parents’ ability to live independently as they age. Continue reading Making Senior Care Discussions Easier: A How-To Guide for Adult Children

Terri Petry, Publisher

“There is real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.”

I love that quote and have found it to be so true. Back in 2005, many of our clients requested that we coordinate some kind of event in which they could meet women consumers face to face. After two years of research and planning in 2007 we hosted our Head to Toe Women’s EXPO.  The EXPO is an annual event now and has grown in participants and attendees each year.  Today our clients/advertisers, many of whose concentration is in health-related industries, have asked us to host an event for the community featuring many aspects related to Health & Wellness. Therefore, on November 6th of 2009, we’re holding a Health & Wellness EXPO.
Continue reading Publisher’s Note, Jul/Aug MCW

Dr. Kate Thomsen and Silky

Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone: osteo = bone and porosis = porous.  It used to be a condition of advanced age in women (and some men).  Currently, like many other chronic conditions, it seems to be diagnosed in younger (early menopausal) women much more commonly.  Is it that we are discovering the condition more frequently because we are now screening women starting at menopause?  Or is it our lifestyle that has made the condition more prevalent and diagnosed earlier in life?  Or is it a little of both? Continue reading Bone Health – Prevention Of Osteoporosis

Karen Winterfield-Dodds, D.M.D.

The other day a patient came in for a crown, which requires a temporary crown, then permanent tooth replacement. You might expect her to be concerned about pain or food restrictions after the first part of the procedure. But instead she asked, “You’re not using that awful tasting stuff are you?”

In order to make the perfectly fitting impression that the lab requires to create the crown, dentists have had no choice but to use a bad-tasting impression material. The patient’s focus on that detail of the procedure shows the importance of all the senses during a dental visit. Continue reading Patient Comfort Is Job One

Carol J. Feldman

Have you heard the iPhone commercial “There’s an app for that”? That means there are applications for all kinds of things including weight loss. My friend, John Lindo, has struggled with his weight for years. He has “tried everything.” I told him some of the suggestions that I give to people that I work with who are struggling with their weight. Continue reading There’s An App For That

Shaklee Corporation Introduces a Breakthrough in the Fight Against Cellular Aging

Most Americans have heard that drinking a glass of red wine can be healthy but are unaware of why this is. In 2006, researchers at the Harvard Medical School and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) reported that a natural substance found in red wine, known as resveratrol, can potentially offset the negative effects of a high-calorie diet and significantly extend lifespan in mice. After the largest research project in its 53-year history, Shaklee Corporation, the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S., is introducing Vivix™ Cellular Anti-Aging Tonic*, the first all-natural dietary supplement that combines resveratrol with a patent-pending plant extract to combat the key mechanisms of cellular aging. Continue reading Doesn’t Everyone Dream Of Feeling Younger And Living Longer?

Ursula Miguel. CNM, MS

The highlight of most midwives’ daily work revolves around assisting women in childbirth. Most midwives chose their particular profession because they love to be around laboring women and to assist them in having an active, empowering and memorable birth experience.

Yet, there is much more to midwifery. As midwives, we also provide the whole spectrum of gynecological and well woman care. Just as during obstetric care, the hallmark of midwifery care consists of active participation by the woman in her care planning, consideration of her emotional and educational needs and adequate time during visits. It is not unusual to spend up to one hour with the midwife during an initial visit. Continue reading Midwifery…Catching Babies and More

Rae Federico, MSW, LCSW

Fear is part of being human.  Some of our fears are centered around environmental issues, violence, diseases, unemployment, natural disasters, the economy, war and so on. Fear and anxiety can prevent us from doing so many things. No one is immune to feelings of fear and anxiety. With the acquisition of new skills and a more positive attitude, we can learn to help ourselves deal with life’s challenges. Fear  may be a message that can convey information to us about our beliefs, our needs, and our relationship with the world around us. Continue reading Causes of Anxiety and Fear & Coping Strategies to Help You