Women’s Wellness

Publisher's Letter May 2013 - Aging Gracefully

To me, May feels like a feminine kind of month.

Days Inn Springs Resort

According to Spa Index’s Guide to Day Spas and Stay Spas, hot springs and natural, mineral-rich spring spas offer benefits that are the backbone of balneotherapy.

by Linda Sechrist

Many Paths to Peace

The idea of Mother’s Day was initially conceived during the 1870s, starting with Mothers’ Day for Peace, Julia Ward Howe’s attempt to celebrate women’s vital role in peacemaking.

by Linda Sechrist

Salt Therapy

The benefits of spending time within the unique microclimate found in salt rooms, salt mines or salt caves are largely unrecognized by most Americans.

by Yvette Lynn

Massage Envy

According to a study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, massage may boost longevity.

by Lee Walker

Teen Drama Queens

Keeping the Mother-Daughter Bond Strong

Adolescence can signal the sudden unraveling of previously sturdy mom-daughter relationships. Here are some calming, loving ways to weather a teenager’s mood swings and reactive outbursts.

Edible Hormones

Health Support for Women

Eating appropriately nutritious foods is a natural way to balance hormones that helps relieve symptoms of menopause, protect against breast cancer and preserve bone health. These four powerhouse foods top the drug-free approach.

Outdoor Options for Feline Friends

Safe Ways to Let Them Explore

Most indoor cats still love to explore the great outdoors. These simple guidelines can help you gently manage their fresh-air adventures without worry.

Listening to Inner Wisdom

5 Instincts to Heed

Being aware of our inner voice can also help us live a more satisfying life in the moment. But how do we choose which gut feelings to trust? Dr. Judith Orloff, author of the international bestseller, Second Sight, names five inner messages that deserve our attention.

New Owner at Trim Wellness Café

Dr. James M. Porcelli is the new owner and onsite physician of Trim Wellness Café (TWC), in Naples.

June is Naples Green Business Month

Naples Mayor John F. Sorey III will sign a proclamation declaring June as Green Business Recognition Month during a Naples City Council Meeting at 8:30 a.m., June 5, in the city council chambers.

Special Beauty Treatment at Luxe Nail Lounge

Fresh from its successful grand opening in North Naples in March, the Luxe Nail Lounge is featuring a special offer to showcase its unique and natural therapeutic care for feet, hands and spirit.

Camp Revamped

Anti-Bullying Tenets Enhance Summer Fun

Nearing Equality

Gender Pay Gap is Eroding

Suspect Sniffs

Pleasing Aromas Harbor Hidden Dangers

Pill Chill

Birth Control Meds Foul Global Waters

Honoring Veterans

Helping Troops Return Home to Meaningful Work

Veggie Power

Food Revolution Day is May 17

Fewer Scans May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Medical Imaging

May is Asparagus Month

Packing a Fiber-filled Punch of Vitamins

The Exercise Advantage

A Better Way to Boost Brain Power

Midwife-Led Birth Centers Improve Outcomes

A Wellness Model of Pregnancy and Birth

Better Care through Meditation

Mindful Healthcare

Working Out Hot Flashes

Physical Activity May Help Cool Down Menopausal Symptoms