A Health Reform Bill for All of Us: It’s Now or Never
December 23, 2009 by josieb
Filed under Health, Health Trends
Last week, the public health insurance option Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid put into his merged bill was stripped out, and a “compromise” allowing people over the age of 55 to buy into Medicare if they chose was added . . .
And then that compromise was also stripped out, to appease Senator Joe Lieberman, who [...]
Acupuncture for the Treatment of Asthma
October 7, 2009 by chrisb
Filed under Health, Health Trends
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), nearly 6.7 million or 9.1 % of children were being treated for asthma in the United States in 2007. In that same year, 16.2 million or 7.3 % of adults were being treated for asthma. Among those, over 3,500 died. What if this disease was not only [...]
Fashions Under $50: Plus-Size Pretty
July 25, 2009 by erind
Filed under Fashions Under $50, Style
We here at SingleMindedWomen know that all us single women don’t always come in Size 4 packages, which is why we’re devoting this fashion advice feature to the ladies with the killer curves. Read on to find plus-size fashions with petite price tags.
Date Wear: AGB Flutter Sleeve Top
When it comes to summer clothing, it is always fashionable to beat the heat. For those slightly cooler summer nights, however, a shirt like this…
Ouch! Preventing Summer Bug Bites
Pocked skin and infected bug bites are not pretty—especially if you’d planned for this to be your summer of love.
To keep you skin blemish-free, be prepared for any attacks you may suffer from the Earth’s smallest creatures: INSECTS.
To reduce the likelihood of being stung:
• Avoid wearing flowered, or even bright, clothes.
• Don’t wear scented lotions [...]
Yo, Joe Lieberman: Single Women Want YOUR Healthcare Plan
July 18, 2009 by josieb
Filed under Health, Health Trends
Joe Lieberman, the “independent” (read: up for the highest bid) senator from Connecticut, wants to make sure single women don’t have a public healthcare option.
In fact, he’s willing to join the Republicans in a filibuster.
Despite Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s claim to have respect for this man, I make no such claims at all.
Connecticut unemployment [...]
Duchess Digest: Look! It’s a Sign!
Several months ago I came across a Kabbalah Center with a large banner hung over the front entrance which read, “Look – It’s a Sign!”
After chuckling for several minutes about their clever marketing campaign I started thinking, “If only it were that obvious in real life!” And so while humming the “Signs, signs everywhere is [...]
Workout Tips to Beat the Summer Heat
Well, ladies, its summertime and whether you’re trying to maintain your workout regime while you’re on the traveling to a balmy locale or whether you are just trying to stick to it regardless of your own city’s unbearable heat, there are a few things you should keep in mind in order to stay healthy while [...]
Free Month of Classes! Enter SMW’s BurnSF Contest!
Enter to win a free month of UNLIMITED classes at San Francisco’s Hottest New Fitness Method – Burn – and receive a FREE session! Burn is a unique method that merges pilates, weight training and cardio to create a body sculpting, heart-pumping 55-minute workout.
Why Burn Works: In order to truly train the body effectively, [...]
Hard Bodies and Tight Times
Being in good physical condition is important, no matter what your age, and no matter whether the economy is good or bad. Here are six important reasons why you should exercise during an economic slump.
1. Bad economies mean more stress—and a fit body handles stress better.
Whether you’re worried about your bills, your job, your investments, [...]
