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Learn Tips To Better Breathing for Better Health- Fearless Fabulous YOU!

On June 12, 2017 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living

Given that every breath we take is an essential part of our health and well-being, it is amazing how many of us are not breathing properly. Breathing provides energy, helps boost your metabolism, calms and centers you and helps regulate your heart. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Belisa Vranich, author of Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve your Mental and Physical Health (St. Martin’s Press/Hay House), joined me June 12 to the proper way to breathe. Here’s a tip: Many people breath from their chest and shoulders which is incorrect. You need to lift expand your diaphram and fill your lungs. So start from your tummy.

New Developments in Breast Reconstruction

On June 4, 2017 / Breast Cancer, Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show

I always feel a little wistful on National Cancer Survivors Day which falls on the first Sunday in June. I’m a member of a club I never wanted to join, and yet I am proud to call myself a survivor. The recent news that singer Olivia Newton John was diagnosed with recurrent breast cancer after more than two decades triggered some anxiety that many survivors feel. Recurrence or another cancer lurk in the back of your mind like a dark shadow. But then, you need to remind yourself: Live now; worry less. Darice Lang is a two time breast cancer

Managing Arthritis and Menopause- Fearless Fabulous You! May 22

On May 22, 2017 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Women's Health

May is Arthritis Awareness Month and it hits home for me. My Mother experiences painful arthritis, and I see how the condition impacts a person’s mobility. 50 million Americans have been diagnosed with arthritis. That’s about one in 4 adults. 26% are women. There are more than 100 types of arthritis, and it’s the leading cause of disability among adults in the U.S.A. (source: The Arthritis Foundation). Dr. Anca Askanase, a rheumatologist with Columbia University Medical Center (Columbia Doctors), joins me May 22 to discuss causes, risk reduction and management of different causes of arthritis. Live 4pm EST W4WN.com and podcast to iHeart.com and free

The Goddess of Gadgets & Learn About Body Kindness- Fearless Fabulous YOU!

On April 3, 2017 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show

She’s the Goddess of Gadgets Imagine inventing every day products that help simplify the lives of others, and making money doing it. That’s Lisa Ximenez, the self-described “Goddess of Gadgets. She’ll discuss her journey from inventor to successful entrepreneur including her latest product, the Bump It Off silicone hand sleeve/scrubber which is a helpful product for anyone who hates handling scummy sponges like I do. Be Kinder to Your Body Rebecca Scritchfield, RD, believes the word “diet” should just go away. (Any word with “die” in it is a downer, right!) Instead of denying yourself, why not give You

No! Pelvic Pain Is Not “Part of Being a Woman”

On March 12, 2017 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Women's Health

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a painful condition of the uterus that affects one in 10 women. However, many women may not recognize the symptoms or seek help. A recent survey by HealthyWomen, a leading independent health resource, reports that less than a one-third of women correctly recognized the painful symptoms of endometriosis which includes pelvic pain and pain with intercourse, among other symptoms. Nearly half the women who responded to the survey who identified themselves as being diagnosed with endometriosis said they were told by their healthcare professionals that their pain was simply “part of being a woman.”

How to Become Fibroid Free

On February 19, 2017 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Women's Health

Many years ago I dated a fabulous man training to be a doctor. He came home one night and said a patient told him, ” I have fibroids in my eucharist!” We both had a laugh about the malapropism. But the reality is, fibroids are no laughing matter. They are painful and can impact a woman’s quality of life. And many women have them. The National Women’s Health Network website says, “according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health, about 30 percent of all women will get them by age 35, and about 20-80 percent

Ayurvedic Cooking Tips for a Healthy Diet

On February 6, 2017 / Cooking Tips, Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show

It seems like everyone I know is on some kind of diet this winter to lose weight. I have friends on Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Nutri System, Dr. Oz Diet and The Zone Diet. I’m getting pitched on paleo, alkaline, magnesium, PH balancing, you name it! I have to wonder: What’s Fact and What’s Quack? During my studies at Institute for Integrative Nutrition I learned 100 dietary theories. The simplest approach is the one I adhere to: eat food in moderation and in smaller portions; mainly plants and lean proteins; exercise more and hydrate more. One area that fascinates me is

Why Women Need Folic Acid + Dream Big & Live Better- Jan 30- Fearless Fabulous You!

On January 30, 2017 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Happiness, Women's Health

If you have watched the TV show “The Doctors” you probably have seen Dr. Lisa Masterson who also has a podcast series on women’s health called Health in Heels. Lisa will discuss why folic acid is important to women’s health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends 400 micrograms (mcg) a day. Folic acid is essential for women who are planning to become pregnant but it is also important for healthy skin, hair and nails. Where to find it? Breakfast cereals, citrus leafy greens, whole grains. Hear from Author Donna Palm on how she went from being a

Managing Pain Safely & GMO Foods: Pros and Cons- Jan 23- Fearless Fabulous You!

On January 23, 2017 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living, Making Things Happen, Women's Health

Pain is Epidemic in the USA The saying “No pain. No gain” may apply to some forms of exercise, but when pain is chronic there is a lot to lose in terms of quality of life. According to the National Center for Health Statistics (2006), approximately 76.2 million, one in every four Americans, have suffered from pain that lasts longer than 24 hours and millions more suffer from acute pain. Pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined and is the most common cause of long term disability. There are many holistic ways to manage

Healthy One Pot Dishes That Will Stir Your Appetite

On January 15, 2017 / Cooking Tips, Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living

I love one pot dishes, especially those hearty ones to enjoy on a wintry night with a side salad and a glass of wine. But hearty sometimes is not healthy. That casserole may be stick to your ribs delicious but it may be sticking you with added calories, sodium and fat. That’s why I love Linda Gassenheimer’s book series written under the health guidelines of the American Diabetes Association. With obesity in America at an all time high and a major cause for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke cancer and many other chronic illnesses, this series provides common sense

January 9, 4PM EST on Fearless Fabulous You!

On January 9, 2017 / Careers, Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Making Things Happen, Women's Health

She Created the First Hair Salon for Kids Cozy Friedman knew nothing about cutting hair or raising kids when she conceived of Cozy’s Cut’s For Kids, a hair salon just for children. But she saw an idea and seized an opportunity. Marketing and making things happen is in Cozy’s DNA. In 1992 she heard about a young boy’s bad experience at an adult hair salon. Cozy conceived her kid-friendly salon. Cozy went back to school to learn hair cutting, wrote a business plan and started to shop her idea around. Initially investors just didn’t get the concept. A hair salon

Start 2017 with Kindness and Love- Fearless Fabulous You Jan 2

On January 3, 2017 / Attitude Adjustment, Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show

She’s Made Spreading Kindness Her Mission Born in Pakistan and adopted by a Dutch family during a time when cross cultural adoptions were unheard of, Gabriella Van Rij was bullied by schoolmates who taunted her for the color of her skin. Gabriella documents her experience and life lessons in her autobiography, “With All My Might.” Gabriella has made kindness her mission and shared her views on why “tolerance is not acceptance” and kindness starts with You! Gabriella notes that we all need to choose our words with care and, as important, watch your delivery. We all have the ability to be kinder to one another