Being an Authentic Woman
As a woman with an opinion, I have had periods in my life where other people (WOMEN, primarily) get on my case for having an opinion. When they do this, however, they always say it in the nicest ton ...
Raw Food Diet
Get ready to delve into a world of juicing, blending and dehydrating galore because these are the only tools you need to begin the fascinating world of the raw food diet. This actually makes me cring ...
Fears for Spears
I saw this group tonight and decided to comment on something that's really started to bug me. Everywhere you turn you hear about Britney Spears. Sure, there's times when I hear things about her and ho ...
Columnist may be overcoming fear of gardening
Jim Shea's view of gardening may be softening a bit. In the past, the Hartford Currant columnist shied away from gardening because it involves, well, work. Now, however, he is entertaining thoughts of ...
Don't Fear the Avocado
The avocado is high in fat, but most of the fat is the heart-healthy monounsaturated kind, so don’t be afraid to indulge. Aside from a key ingredient in guacamole dip, you can also add this high-fib ...
Joy of Living v. Fear of Dying
So many diets and books try to scare people into making healthier choices by telling them what diseases they will get if they don't make better choices. Dr. Ornish's approach focuses on the joy of li ...
Like to Dance? Give Nia a try
Several friends of mine who know that ballet is one of my favorite workouts have suggested I try a Nia class. It isn’t offered at my gym, but there are other facilities in San Francisco, such as the ...
Genes plus parenting may promote shyness, anxiety
A mother whose child has a naturally fearful temperament may act less nurturing toward the child, triggering a vicious cycle of behavior that reinforces the child's fearfulness and shyness, researcher ...
