Women's Wellness

May 2012 Publisher's Letter

Before writing this letter, I decided to stroll through the pages of this month’s issue from a different perspective.

New Ways to Lose Those Cellulite Dimples

Women may love the dimples that help light up their faces when they smile, but they don’t appreciate them on their thighs, buttocks or upper arms.

by Lee Walker

Best-Tressed Help for Hair

For centuries, women have referred to their hair as crowns of glory and frames for their faces.

by Linda Sechrist

Thermography as an Adjunct to Mammography

The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2012, approximately 226,870 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women.

by Taryn Kean and Linda Sechrist

Comfort and Relief for Skin

As a new facilitator for the American Cancer Society’s Look Good…Feel Better program, Carolle Dukes, owner of Olivé Skin Care, enjoys regular opportunities to help other women deal with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatments.

by Linda Sechrist

Look Good…Feel Better

“C ancer can rob a woman of her energy, appetite and hair, but it doesn’t have to steal her self-confidence,” says the American Cancer Society (ACS).

by Linda Sechrist

Liquid Taste Treats

Try These Healthy Green Drinks

These easy-to-make options, comprised of nutrient-dense fruits and veggies, boost immune system function, strength, stamina and weight loss.

Anti-Aging Skincare

Turn Back the Clock with New Treatments and Breakthroughs

Look as young as you feel. Today’s woman can choose from an ever-growing collection of products and high-tech treatments to fight lines, wrinkles and sagging skin.

Pedaling Pleasure

Find a Bike that Fits Your Style

May is National Bike Month—browse these tips, suggestions and resources that help you choose your ideal wheels.

The Power of Place

Deeply embedded in our strongest memories, special places become a manifestation of divine energy.

Lose Weight, Win Cash Prize in 28-Day Program

Experience and learn ways to lose weight and try to win $1,500 at the same time at Transcendent Fitness, in Naples.

Yoga Teacher Training Helps Resolve Internal Conflicts

To help individuals discover the true essence of yoga beyond the mat, Part I of the Amrit Method Yoga Teacher Training will be offered from June 8 through 17, at the Amrit Yoga Institute, located in the Ocala National Forest on Lake Kerr, in Salt Springs.

New Services Launched at Monarch Therapy

A host of new group and individual services herald Monarch Therapy’s recent expansion into a holistic healing center.

Jazz it Up to Support Youth Mentoring

Footsteps to the Future will present Jazzin’ It Up!

Resource Based Communities Town Hall Meeting

Like-minded, environmentally friendly residents are invited to gather for a town hall meeting in the art hall at Koreshan State Historic Site on May 19.

Two Sports Specialists Join Lotus Blossom Clinic

Lotus Blossom Clinic, in Fort Myers, can now help individuals improve athletic performance.

May Kudos

Kudos

Beauty Detox

Put Your Best Face Forward Safely

Tiny Baubles

Plastic Pollution Flows from Washday to the Sea

Book Battle

Reading Going Digital

Find Out

Hallmarks of a Smart Green Development

Pocket Calculator

New Gadget Measures a Family’s Eco-Footprints

Boxing Day

Greening-Up a Move Can Be Easy

Nicotine: Mothers Just Say No

Gums and Patches Put Unborn Babies at Risk

The Write Way to Lose Weight

Expression of Values May Help Shed Pounds

Cheese is Better than Butter

Healthier Option for Your Arteries

Flexible Work Places Boost Well-Being

Benefits of Performance-focused Environments

Calcium Supplements Increase Heart Risk

Answers to the Cardiovascular Conundrum

Memory and the Pill

Feeling Forgetful?