by Tara Adams// I would like to start by saying, “No matter the circumstance, or situation, or outcome, you matter.” This is something that took me a long time to come to realize. This is not only a weight-loss journey, but a journey of self-discovery. I grew up in a big family where it was […]
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by Mallory Fitzgerald Healthy, radiant skin is in for 2016! If you’ve ever wondered how you can get the J-lo glow, or Jennifer Anniston’s timeless radiance (without the celebrity makeup artist), then read on! These two products — facial masks and serums — will change your skin for the better this new year! FACIAL MASKS […]
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More than a makeover!
by Andrea Yeager By day, she’s an attorney’s executive assistant, by night, she’s a student, and any time, she’s a mechanic and repair person. Tracy Bouma of Waveland loves fixing things — cars, motorcycles, home repairs — but the one thing she couldn’t fix was her dad’s health. She spent two months this past summer […]
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By Dr. Wyble // Two of the most popular noninvasive cosmetic procedures are Botox and use of fillers. Which one or both is best for you? In general, Botox, a neuromuscular blocking agent, works by “relaxing” the muscles causing wrinkles and is used in the upper third of the face. Areas include the frown lines, […]
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More than a makeover
By Dana Sleger // In 2013, Cristina Ucles’ world took an about-face when her husband, Henpvel, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Homeschooling her two young children stopped; her husband’s successful carpentry and remodeling business stopped; steady income stopped; and life as they knew it stopped. However, one thing that didn’t come to a halt […]
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The face of breast cancer
By Tricia Collins // On January 7, 2010, my 44th birthday, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. Invasive ductal carcinoma is the most common form of breast cancer; 80 percent of all breast cancer being this form. As I tell my story, I will share how my faith was an integral part in getting […]
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Memory loss, senility or overload?
By Myrna Beth Haskell // Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you were headed in that direction? This sound familiar to you? How about words? Are you running into trouble lately trying to formulate them in your mouth? The other day, I asked my husband to bring me — I pointed […]