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Mineral makeup is kinder to your skin than traditional makeup.You want to take care of your skin, but you don't want to sacrifice your makeup routine. Mineral makeup may be a good option for you. Traditional makeup is 70-90% talc. Talc is a mineral, but it mimics the chemical composition of asbestos when ground. Traditional makeup also contains lots of fillers so there's more product than pigment. It can go bad and needs frequent replacement. Mineral makeup is made of pure pigment. The rocks used to create the pigment don't rot. It also contains titanium and zinc oxide. These ingredients are anti-inflammatory, anti-acneic and provide a natural SPF. Listen in as Tricia Campbell of Jane Iredale Cosmetics shares how mineral makeup is kinder to your skin.

Learn to love yourself and let go if your relationship isn't meant to be.Most people feel unhappy in a relationship if there is insecurity or they feel controlled. Others seek help for loneliness after a relationship ends. You have to face your own emotions. If you love yourself, you will find less strife and upsetting challenges in other relationships. Listen to yourself and accept your emotions. What do you want in the relationship? It may not be what you need. Be sure you talk to your partner when you're feeling the relationship is sub-optimal. Some relationships are not meant to be. That's okay. You can conclude a relationship in a lovely way. Listen in as relationship expert Chandresh Bhardwaj shares how to nurture and heal relationships.

How you argue today may affect your future health.We all get angry at someone from time to time. But, could anger be impacting your health and wellness? Dr. Robert Levenson conducted a 20-year study on anger at the University of California at Berkeley. This study showed that how you argue can affect your future health. Having 20 years to conduct the study allowed observation of the subjects in mid- to late-life when they were more susceptible to physical illness. Couples were observed in 15 minute intervals, with researchers hoping these slices of life were representative of their outside lives. Arguing is defined as four moments of anger per minute, resulting in 60 little expressions of anger per session. The people who showed lots of anger had heart issues later in life. Those who stonewalled, refusing to communicate, had more aches and pains, back and muscle problems. Having short bursts of anger didn't seem to cause chronic problems. It's the constant expressions of displeasure that added up to physical issues later in life. If you're in a relationship where you can't express your anger or you over-express it, it's time to reconsider some things about that relationship. Listen in as Dr. Levenson shares his findings from the study.

Listen in as Pam and Michelle answer your personal health questions.It's YOUR time on HER Radio. Be a part of the show... send your comments and ask your questions by email, [email protected]. It's time to Ask HER. Today, on HER Radio you wanted to know: What are the benefits of kegel exercises and how can I start doing them? Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles of your pelvic floor. The pelvic floor muscles control urine flow and hold pelvic organs in place. Kegels are prescribed for recovery after childbirth, as well as to address stress and urge incontinence. Kegel exercises work the same muscles you use to urinate. Squeeze for three seconds and relax for three seconds. Don't contract your stomach or thighs and don't do the exercises while urinating. Do this cycle 10 to 15 times per day. Add one more second to the squeeze and release until you're up to 10 second cycles. What is more effective for fat loss: 20 minutes of high intensity interval training or 60 minutes of cardio? High intensity interval training (HIIT) is where it's at. It improves everything: body fat, weight, heart health. It's very focused. HIIT starts with a five minute warm-up. You do hard-core exercises for 20 to 60 seconds. Then you work out at a moderate pace for a minute or two as you recover. Then, it's back into the intense exercise for another 20 to 60 seconds. This cycle of workout and recovery continues for five to eight cycles. The entire workout takes 15 to 20 minutes. I feel more tired that usual lately. What could be the cause? You may have anemia, thyroid disease or diabetes. These can all be checked through a blood test from your doctor. It could also be an inflammatory disease. You may not be getting enough sleep or you may have sleep apnea. Speak with your doctor about your concerns. If you have a personal health question that you want answered, Pam and Michelle encourage you to send them in to [email protected].

The wedding is off. What happens next?Stacey Becker was set to marry her best friend. They'd been together for a long time and everything was booked for the wedding. Months from the wedding, they discovered they were no longer on the same page about being married. They called it off. What if it happens to you? You need people to rally around you, especially if you're the one who is heartbroken. Enlist these folks to help inform people the wedding is off. Your emotions are too raw to deal with responses from invited guests. You might not feel like recounting the tale of being dumped just yet. Dealing with the vendors is tough. Review your contracts. It may be easier to get out of a contract with a larger company that will have an easier time filling the date. Pay attention to the cancellation dates and fees. Keep in mind that this isn't the end of your personal love story. Stay busy. Keep on a schedule. Exercise and eat. Put yourself out there, because you may just meet someone who is ready to share life with you. Listen in as Stacey shares her story, as well as tips on moving forward after the cancellation.

Make sure your expectations for the wedding night are realistic.You plan for a perfect wedding day, so you can ensure your "dream come true." But, what about the wedding night? Keep your expectations low and keep the pressure off. You don't want to start your married life with disappointment. You may not have the energy after the big day to pull out all the stops. Gourmet sex requires planning, just like gourmet cooking. Save the fancy sex for another night. You can't have great sex after arguing with new in-laws and spending hours being polite. If you want quality sex, plan it for a time when you can get ready for relations. The best sex always comes with some planning. Listen in as Dr. Felice Dunas shares how to be realistic about the wedding night.

You want a great relationship. So why do you keep picking the wrong partner?You make a neat little list of all the qualities you want in a partner and post it on your dating profile. Despite what you say you want, you go for the wrong person again. It's become a bad habit. Why do you keep dating losers? There are four major concepts that could contain your sticking point. Repetition compulsion comes from early childhood. Our neurotic defense mechanisms try to rewrite history. Childhood wounds are trying to be rectified in adulthood. Trauma bonding stems from cycles of abuse where there are intermittent reinforcements of punishment and reward, creating powerful emotional bonds that are resistant to change. The victim is worn down over time and becomes used to the cycle as "normal." You share similar trauma with your abuser. Co-dependency is the result of pain in adulthood that comes from being harmed in childhood. You attach yourself to external things for safety. You try to fix people in order to fix yourself. Attachment style has a spectrum of secured attachment through disorganized attachment. Only 65% of people are securely attached. There is disharmony when you have a clingy personality attached to a detached personality. You need to love yourself. Look at what's behind your terrible choices and work on YOU. Figure out why you're dating losers. You can't fix anyone else; your right partner is yourself. When you're happy and healthy, you'll attract the right kind of partner. Interventionist Jane Mintz shares why you go for the wrong partner, time and time again.

Listen in as Pam and Michelle answer your personal health questions.It's YOUR time on HER Radio. Be a part of the show... send your comments and ask your questions by email, [email protected]. It's time to Ask HER. Today, on HER Radio you wanted to know: Does testosterone for women really bring back sex drive? Testosterone is known as the masculine hormone. It does contribute to sex drive and occurs naturally. Testosterone-only is FDA approved exclusively for men. If you're having sex drive issues, speak with your doctor. Your issue may be helped by reducing stress, working through relationship problems or eliminating a medication. Women can get a testosterone compounded prescription that is mixed with other things specific to that woman. Candidates for the compounded testosterone are women who have had their ovaries removed, have a low sex drive or a pituitary gland problem. What are signs of a miscarriage? One in six women have a miscarriage, and it can happen before the pregnancy is known. It takes place within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Vaginal bleeding with pain is the first sign. You may have belly cramps, pelvic pain or consistent lower backaches. Get to your gynecologist right away if you think you may have miscarried. How can I control food cravings? Practice stress reduction so you don't want those processed foods. Be mindful. Stay in the present. Get plenty of sleep. Find other rewarding ways to be happy in life. If you have a personal health question that you want answered, Pam and Michelle encourage you to send them in to [email protected].

Summer time is great for sex. But, what if you just don't feel like doing it?The weather is warmer and the outfits are skimpier. Smooth skin and summer bodies can spark the sexy times. It's not unusual to be a little more frisky this time of year. What if you don't feel ready for love? One in 15 women has a low sex drive. Some ladies have a lack of interest that can be sparked by a little romance, some lingerie or a night out. Other women experience a chronic lack of interest that causes them distress. You must take charge of your health care and discuss your libido with your doctor if you feel it is low. Chronic low libido can be helped by counseling in some cases. There is also medication for hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Listen in as Dr. Leah Millheiser talks about sexy summertime and what to do if you feel left out.

Who causes more relationship problems-- an overweight man or an overweight woman?Have you ever been in a relationship where one of you was not a healthy weight? Addressing health issues related to eating, exercise and weight is challenging. Health concerns for one partner can cause tension when going out, making it tougher to maintain the relationship. A mixed weight couple is one that has partners of inequal weight. Overweight women and fit men tend to have the greatest tension in a couple, particularly at meal time. Women may have a higher emotional cost to being overweight. The problem comes down to common life goals. Do you want the same things? Do you have similar activity levels? Do you have similar meal ideas? Listen in as Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu discusses mixed weight couples.