Review: Hall Naturals Cough Drops With Honey


Updated 01/13/09 11:38 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Review: Hall Naturals Cough Drops With Honey

I came down with a bad cold over the holidays, that targeted my throat and left me with out a voice for three days. I think my young daughters loved having a mom the could barely speak, but that is an issue to take up with my fellow sugar mamas over at lilsugar. Unfortunately, my sore throat coincided with my ski trip. When I was able to, I drank lots of tea with honey but needed cough drops to Read more

The Vampire Diaries "The Murder of One": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody


Updated 04/10/12 2:43 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

The Vampire Diaries Recap "The Murder of One"

Excuse me while I try to contain my excitement, but Klaus is back, you guys! After his glaring absence caused me to enjoy The Vampire Diaries far less than usual, my favorite villain is back this week. He's trying to unlink the spell that means death to him and all his siblings, and Stefan, Elena, Damon, and everyone else are trying to kill him (yes, still) before he succeeds. As usual, Team Read more

Nighttime Habits That Are Ruining Your Sleep and Health


Updated 02/29/12 9:56 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Not to Do While You Sleep

You slip under the covers, turn off the light, and rest your head on your pillow. Seems simple and perfect, but here are some things you could be doing in bed that harm your health. Grinding your teeth: Formally called sleep bruxism, many people unknowingly clench their jaw or grind their teeth at night, which can lead to tension headaches, earaches, irritated tissue on the inside of your Read more

Glee-ful Highlights From Episode "On My Way"


Updated 02/27/12 5:57 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Glee Recap "On My Way"

On this week's episode of Glee, things are taken to a whole new world of drama. I knew the Winter finale episode "On My Way" was going to be big, but I didn't really know what I was getting into. The New Directions head to Regionals to take on the Warblers, but the whole show choir thing feels a little trite as tragedy after tragedy takes place in the community. The episode feels a little (OK, Read more

5 Healthy Reasons to Eat Valentine's Day Chocolate


Updated 02/07/12 9:49 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Benefits of Dark Chocolate

It's almost Valentine's Day, and that may mean you've got chocolate on your mind. Though you may be fearing the amount of calories in those heart-shaped boxes, there are many reasons to love Valentine's Day sweet treats. In fact, here are five healthy reasons to eat dark chocolate. It helps you exercise longer: A recent study found that eating a tiny amount of dark chocolate before a workout Read more

Grey's Anatomy Rundown, "Dark Was the Night"


Updated 11/17/11 11:45 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Grey's Anatomy Recap, "Dark Was the Night"

It's a critical time for our favorite doctors this week on Grey's Anatomy, as more than one cast member faces a life-threatening situation. In the last episode we left Henry coughing up blood, and this week his fate is in the hands of Seattle Grace's finest, but you may be surprised to find out who performs Henry's surgery. Meanwhile, Callie and Jackson's careers are on the line, as Teddy tries Read more

Sneezy, Stuffy, Runny: Natural Cold Remedies to Do Before Bed


Updated 11/09/11 1:32 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Natural Cold Remedies to Do Before Bed

If if you eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, and wash your hands a bazillion times a day, you can still find yourself reaching for the tissues and cough drops. Luckily cold symptoms don't last too long, but here are some ways to get relief from your ails without popping pills or swallowing gross liquid. Heat and Water Before slipping into bed, take a hot shower. Make sure Read more

How to Breathe When Running


Updated 10/24/11 10:18 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Breathe When Running

Ever wonder why some days you feel like an energizer bunny and can keep running and running, while other days your legs feel like lead and you have zero stamina? Certainly the amount of sleep you got the night before, stress levels, and diet play a role in how you perform during your runs, but how you regulate your breath during your jogging session also effects your energy levels. Here's how to Read more

Achoo! 5 Helpful Items For Surviving Cold and Flu Season


Updated 09/26/11 10:05 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Helpful Products For Baby During Cold and Flu Season

There's nothing worse than a cranky tot who can't fall asleep because he's so congested he can't breathe! As temperatures drop and fallen leaves blanket the sidewalks, mamas start to prepare for runny noses, nasty coughs, and sky-high fevers. Check out these five must-have items to help your kiddo — and mom! — survive the cold and flu season. Read more

DrSugar: So Many Reasons to Quit Smoking


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 2 comments

What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Smoking

DrSugar is in the house! This week she's schooling us on the benefits of giving up the smokes. OK readers, today we are going to discuss cigarette smoking and the short and long-term benefits of quitting. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed the placement of graphic images on cigarette packaging in hopes to deter people from smoking. Many of the those who commented on the Read more