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Cray Cray: Why Are Some Republicans Going on Abortion Witch Hunts?
Just caught wind of a huge fart cloud coming from Bob Morris, an Indiana lawmaker who insists that the Girl Scouts–yes; those evil peddlers of mint chocolate cookies–are in collusion with Planned Parenthood to promote GASP!! abortion and homosexuality and is demanding an immediate investigation.
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BB&W Exclusive:Super-Star Yoga Master, Shiva Rea!
You guys know I’m a serious yoga-hippie. So when I got the opportunity to interview the most beautiful, kick-arse-iest star of the “yoga flow,” Shiva Rea, I had to compose my giddiness and maintain some level of professional decorum. So you’ll only hear minor gushing.
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Exercise of the Week: Free Weights to Stave Off Cottage-Cheesey Thighs!
Since some of you just HAVE to have the weights to feel like you’re doing something…
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Your Skin: Cure for Clo Clo’s Eczema in the Sunday Wash.
Clo Clo (the eight-year-old) was practically born with a rash. I suppose in the scheme of things–her being born 11 weeks early being a risk for a host of potential after affects, and none of them good–a perpetual eczema breakout is small potatoes since we got off so easy. She’s as healthy as a horse and smart as a tack…
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Flirting Tips Courtesy of “Dating for Dummies”
When you’re on a date, flirting is a delightful way to make your date — and you, for that matter — feel irresistible and tingly all over. The point of flirting with your date is interest; that’s why it’s so alluring. Here are some flirting do’s and don’ts:
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Supplement Watch: Ever Heard of Ganoderma in a Coffee?
It’s a ‘shr00m. (Hey Law, get in here–it’s Chinese, and since you’re a doctor and stuff…). Depending on whom you ask, ganoderma, “more commonly known as reishi, ganoderma is a hard, bitter mushroom used to promote health and longevity in traditional Chinese medicine. Proponents claim that ganoderma can relieve fatigue, keep cholesterol in check, curb high blood pressure, tame inflammation, build stamina, and support the immune system,” says Cathy Wong, ND, CNS, a licensed naturopathic doctor and an American College of Nutrition-certified nutrition specialist.
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Take Care of Your Gut: Don’t Sleep on Probiotics!
You may wash and scrub, every morning in the shower to squash that smelly bacteria waste that cause body odor, but you’ll just have to face the fact that you’ll never get rid of all of it–especially that little bacteria family that’s laid down real estate in your intestines. And like real life, you have good neighbors–you know, who mow their lawns and don’t park their old cars on the grass, and the bad neighbors who party all night playing Jayz and never met a weed they didn’t try to smoke.
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Question of the Week: Dating After Sexual Assault
**Attention all–I got this question today, and because of the sensitive nature of the post, I brought in a licensed therapist, Tina Tessina, PhD, to chime in. As always, feel free to pass along your sage advice. Let’s take good care of this girl.**
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