Women’s Wellness

May 2013 Publisher Letter

We are treasured mothers, daughters, lovers, sisters, aunts, nieces and best friends, plus so much more. It’s impossible to imagine what our world would be like without the special women in our lives.

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.

Dr. Jennifer Trejo’s God-Given Calling of Healing

Qi Activation Wellness Conference in Houston

Finally—A Farmers’ Market Right in the Middle of DFW

Dallas Ultimate Women’s Expo in Fort Worth

Organizing Your Life, Your Space and Your World Self-Test

DART Offers New Family Pass

Coppell Farm to Table Dinner June 8

New Farmers’ Market in Collin County is a First

Calm Restless Legs Naturally

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