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Are You A Clutter Collector?- Fearless Fabulous YOU!

On March 12, 2017 / Healthy Living

The average American home has 300,000 items, many of which end up collecting dust in a spare room or garage. Author Eve Schaub documents her 12 month effort with her family to clean out her home and its stuffed to the rafters “Hell Room” in her book, “Year of No Clutter.” Eve discusses the emotional reasons why people collect things and hesitate to toss or donate them when no longer used or needed. She explains the differences between a “pack rat” and “hoarder” and offers de-cluttering tips. Listen here Buy Eve’s book on Amazon. Click image:

The Best Affordable Health Care- But, Here’s the Catch

On March 12, 2017 / Healthy Living

Many of us have faced the highs and lows of securing affordable health insurance. It’s especially hard for self-employed freelancers and other independent contractors. We are now on our third health insurance plan after our two former insurers were no longer available to us on the New York Health Exchange which is our best option for “affordable” health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Now the ACA is changing, and we are waiting to see how our coverage and costs will be impacted. But, I have news for you: I finally found a good health insurance plan with a low annual

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

The Link Between White Wine and Melanoma – Fearless Fabulous you! Dec. 26

On December 26, 2016 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living

The news media was recently buzzing over a recent study out of Brown University that links consumption of white wine to an increased risk Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Specifically, each daily glass of white wine was linked to a 13 percent greater risk of melanoma. A chemical called acetaldehyde, found in some wines is known to damage DNA. According to Wikipedia, acetaldehyde is also behind the dreaded hangover. The study noted that red wine, contains a number of antioxidants that might counteract the harmful effects of acetaldehyde. © Robyn Mackenzie | Dreamstime.com – Wine Glasses over White Now, being a wine

Dec 26- Fearless Fabulous You! How to Be a Flu Fighter

On December 26, 2016 / Healthy Living

Are you ready for cold and flu season which peaks around late January through February? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes there are groups of people who are more likely to get serious flu-related complications if they get sick with influenza. These groups include: Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old Adults 65 years of age and older Pregnant women (and women up to two weeks postpartum) Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities Also, American Indians and Alaskan Natives seem to be at higher risk of flu complications I normally

Why Family Meals Matter

On November 25, 2016 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living

While many families gathered around the Thanksgiving table this week to enjoy a delicious meal and share stories, think about this: The family meal is a dying tradition the rest of the year. In the past 20 years, the frequency of family dinners has declined 33 percent according to the meal planning service, The Six O’Clock Scramble www.thescramble.com. In 1970, Americans spent 26% of their food budget on eating out; by 2010, that number had risen to 41%. During that time, rates of obesity in the United States more than doubled. Many of you may say, “But I have no time to

It’s Time to Draw the Line About Crossing the Line

On October 16, 2016 / Healthy Living, Staying Grounded, Women's Health

It was a sunny day on the tennis court that summer, and more than the weather was heating up. We were coming to the end of the set. My ball hit the net. We both went up to retrieve it. As we lifted our heads our eyes locked. His were deep blue, and they stared at me intently. He reached over the net and grabbed the back of my neck and started to kiss me. My heart raced. Sound romantic? It wasn’t. The man was my direct boss at the public relations agency where we worked, and he had crossed

My Fearless Fabulous Next Chapter

On October 3, 2016 / Breast Cancer, Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Finances, Healthy Living

This week marks my third season hosting my national radio shows, Fearless Fabulous You! (W4WN.com) and The Connected Table LIVE! (W4CY.com). I created my shows because I wanted to use my voice to share stories of interesting people and inspire others. The work has been hard but completely gratifying. I’ve met so many wonderful, gifted and giving people along the way, from medical experts to authors to entrepreneurs. I’m still looking for show sponsors and partners and welcome referrals. In the meantime the nicest thing you could for me and for my guests is to please tune in and share my shows. LINK TO IHEART LINK to

Don’t Let a Wipe Out Knock You Down

On September 26, 2016 / Attitude Adjustment, Healthy Living

These two words sent shivers of dread down my spine: Fatal Error. My website content had been wiped out with no warning. Years of writing were missing. Was I hacked? Did I hit a wrong key? No one could figure it out at first. And, I did not have an adequate backup plan in place. I’d put saving money over safeguarding my site. At one point we weren’t sure if we could recover everything. I started to spin the scenario in my head. “Maybe this is an opportunity to create something new. I’ll start over with a fresh approach,” I said to myself. Fortunately, my

Because Love Should Never Hurt

On August 24, 2016 / Healthy Living, Sexual Health, Women's Health

Sex is supposed to feel good. Right? But for 20 to 45 percent of postmenopausal women sex is downright painful. There’s a medical term for it: dyspareunia It can happen to many women after childbirth or during and after treatment for an illness such as cancer. It is a frequent complain among post menopausal women due to low estrogen. Some refer to it as “sexual dysfunction.” I don’t believe it means you are dysfunctional. You may want sex, but it may be painful due to physical changes in your vagina such as extreme dryness and atrophy. Some women suffer in silence. Others abstain

Fearless Fabulous You! – Don’t Sleep on This One

On August 15, 2016 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living

You know the line, “If you see something, say something?” I’m sharing this one: “If you feel something do something.” Sudden changes in your body can happen at any time. Usually it’s your body giving you a hint something is up. But sometimes we don’t take the hint. We’re too busy or distracted. We say, “I’ll sleep on it and see if it goes away.” We try to self-diagnose a symptom and self treat with an over-the-counter drug, herbal or kitchen remedy we read about or someone close to your recommends. You want to save time or money. But you