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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

Medical Errors- What You Should Know to Protect Your Health- Fearless Fabulous You!

On October 31, 2016 / Women's Health

We’ve all heard a story like this: Someone you know, or a friend of a friend, goes to the hospital with a medical condition. She is treated, with surgery or medication. But something goes wrong. The end result is she is worse off than before. Worst case scenario is she is permanently disabled or dies. You wonder, “What happened?” Maybe it was a bad drug interaction or a prescription mistake. Maybe it was a botched surgery or a hospital-acquired infection. Maybe it was a misdiagnosis. All of these are common causes of preventable deaths due to medical errors according to

Learn Signs of a Stroke October 24 on Fearless Fabulous You! W4WN.com

On October 24, 2016 / Women's Health

Do you know the signs of a stroke? You should. Because sometimes the signs are ignored or misinterpreted. The signs can be sudden, and time is of the essence when they occur. If you see any of these sudden signs you need to act fast because the most effective treatments for a stroke are only available within three hours of the first symptoms. Source www.cdc.gov Sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden confusion or trouble speaking Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or lack of coordination Sudden severe headache with no

Yellow Fingers? Numb Toes? What You Need To Know About Raynaud’s

On October 15, 2016 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Women's Health

Do your toes or fingers turn yellow, blue and numb when they are cold? You may have a condition called Raynaud’s. According to the non-profit Raynaud’s Association: “Raynaud’s Disease (aka Raynaud’s Phenomenon or Raynaud’s Syndrome) causes an interruption of blood flow to the fingers, toes, nose, and/or ears when a spasm occurs in the blood vessels of these areas. Spasms are caused by exposure to cold or emotional stress. It can cause pain, numbness and throbbing of the extremities. In severe cases, the area may develop ulcerations and infections, which can lead to gangrene.” Raynaud’s affects 5-10% of the U.S. population (approx.

The High Cost of Cheap Food

On August 29, 2016 / Nutrition and Diet, Women's Health

I’m all for cutting corners in the right places to save waste, time and money. But not when it comes to your health. This includes purchasing the best health insurance you can afford, finding doctors and a health facility you trust, making sure your home and environment are toxin free, and following an optimum eating, hydrating and exercise regimen. You can be proactive about all of these or learn the hard way. The good news is you don’t have to spend a lot of time and money to make healthy changes. Diet and exercise are two of the simplest and most cost-effective. While there are many

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

Don’t Waste Your Muscles!

On August 5, 2016 / Aging Gracefully, Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show

Most adults lose up to 8% of their muscle mass each decade after age 40. This can accelerate to 15% at age 70. Many of us are aware of the importance of strong muscles, but are we doing all we can to make sure they stay that way? If you think about your body as a house, your bones are the frame, your muscles and tissues are the infrastructure and insulation, and your blood is the circulation system. Like a house, you need to maintain your body to minimize sags, droops, warps, creaks and cracks that come with age. According to a

How To Get Your Glow Going- The Natural Way

On July 29, 2016 / Aging Gracefully, Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living, Physical Beauty

Do you glow? I don’t mean in the irradiated sense or sparkled up with bling bling. I mean a glow that is your natural radiance. The “glow” is when your skin is clear; your hair shines, your eyes are bright; your energy is strong. You exude vitality and brilliance that cannot be purchased in a bottle or wrapped around your body. Clothes, jewelry and makeup can enhance your glow, but they cannot create it or replace it. Many say being in love and having a healthy fulfilling sex life helps. I agree, because your glow comes from inner peace, a sense

Fearless Fabulous You! Don’t Work Yourself To Death!

On July 25, 2016 / Careers, Healthy Living

The news report caught my eyes: “Study reveals that women are literally working themselves to death.” Data shows that women who work longer hours – 50-60+ hours a week have elevated (in some cases triple) risks for heart disease, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, asthma and depression. Women’s health risks are higher than that for men. Women in this country fought hard to win the right to work outside the home, and we’re still fighting to earn the same wages as men. Equity in the workplace has always been a goal and has made many of us work harder and longer

Easy Steps for Every Day Health

On May 9, 2016 / Women's Health

May 8-14 is National Women’s Health Week. You may already be mindful about your self- health. But if you have let things go, the good news is you can get back on track. Jobs may come and go. Families are raised and kids move on. You may move homes or cities. Life may throw you bouquets or curve balls. The one constant you can control is how you take care of yourself. There are countless tips for healthy living from government websites (check out this link) to self-help gurus and online apps. I’ve read, studied and tested many diets,

Make No Bones About It……..

On May 2, 2016 / Aging Gracefully, Women's Health

When it comes to our bones, there are no lucky breaks. One in two women over the age of 50 and one in 4 men over 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Of the estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, about eight million or 80% are women. Osteoporosis causes an estimated two million broken bones a year. Source: National Osteoporosis Foundation. Make no bones about it. We all need to be proactive to protect our bones. May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Here’s what you need to know:

Beauty Recipes from the Kitchen with Heather Marianna

On April 10, 2016 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living

According to Beauty Kitchen Founder Heather Marianna “The kitchen isn’t just for cooking anymore.” I get it! Since I was a young girl in college with a limited beauty budget I was always looking for natural, homemade solutions to caring for my skin, hair and nails. I was a fan of the skin care authority, Aida Gray, who had legions of Hollywood actresses and clients and a book on natural beauty. Store brought products, from mayonnaise and yogurt to honey, sugar, oatmeal, banana and eggs are just some of the ingredients I’ve mixed in various concoctions and applied to my face.

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