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Photographers: Patrina Anthony Tanieka Vance Randall is an Oncology nurse, bestselling author, international speaker, and cancer survivor who created her own hair growth product after cancer diagnosis. Who is Tanieka Vance Randall? I love the Lord, I’m a wife and mother of 4 (2 teenagers and 5 yr old twins)! I’m an Oncology Nurse, bestselling author, international speaker, cancer survivor,…
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Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Embracing a Fabulous and Fit Life after 60 by Beverly Castleberry September 11, 2001, I was at work in the Pentagon when my life changed forever. Running out of the building and grateful to have escaped, I started thinking about my future. I was given another day to live and intended to make the most of…
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Overcoming Depression During the Holidays by Dr. Lisa Romain “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.”- Proverbs 23:7 During the holiday season, most people anticipate the joy of spending time with family, friends and loved ones; opportunities to make amends; or plan for an optimistic future. For others, the holidays are a time of heartache, pain and…
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#AllBreastsMatter: Know Your Breast Cancer Risk Factors By Dr. Ladel Lewis Breast health awareness should be at an all-time high. However, out of fear, too many are choosing ignorance over responsiveness. Women (and men) young and old are dealing with this disease that doesn’t have a respective race, gender or age. According to the Cancer Centers of America, this…
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CEO and founder of Teach 2 Reach School of Cosmetology and cosmetologist Kesha Norman stopped by Courageous Woman Magazine to share great tips to help us better maintain our skin as we mature :). by Kesha Norman Throughout the course of life, women find out what things matter most to them. Topping that list is skincare. Skincare is one of…
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By Patricia L. Miller How often do we find ourselves in frustrating situations where we want to throw our hands up, throw in the towel and just give up? We don’t have to! There are things that we can do and stop doing to center ourselves, help change our perspective and be at peace no matter what. Implement these today,…
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Exercise, nutrition, and motivation create the “Health Trifecta” that we all need for sustainable weight loss. The weight loss process falls apart if any of these 3 are forgotten. It’s like having a car and driver but no gas – you won’t get anywhere fast! The right weight loss plan is all about employing these three principles into a plan…
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By Josh Anderson Having the perfect nutrition and exercise plan is a huge part of taking charge of your health but it is for naught if you can’t keep the momentum going! There will definitely be times when you hit tough patches on your weight loss journey. That’s where setting up the appropriate motivational fail-safes come into play! Try these…
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What’s the hardest part about really controlling your nutrition? For many of us it is snacking! When those mid-afternoon cravings roll around it’s hard to eat a healthy snack! What usually ends up happening is that we do great eating quality meals like breakfast, lunch, and dinner and we still gain weight! Snacking is usually the culprit. A handful of…
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I’m Josh Anderson (M.S., Personal Trainer, seen in Shape, SheKnows, iPhone Life, RedBookMag…etc.) and I want to help you reach your goals this new year! We can do it together – let’s get started: There is nothing more empowering than taking control of your health and becoming healthier and happier! But for many of us we are too busy or…
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Many breast cancers do not produce symptoms. Early Detection requires a combination of monthly breast self-examinations and periodic mammography according to your age and physician’s recommendations. The American Cancer Society Guidelines recommend screenings mammograms and clinical breast exams every year beginning at age 40. If you haven’t had your breast examination this year, make your appointment today! Read more about…
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By Melissa Reyes Weight Loss 101: Consistency is key! Take it step by step. If weight loss were so easy, everyone would be at their goal weight with no problem, But the truth of the matter is that that is not the case. What is the difference between people who are successful and those that are not? What are the…
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Not only is Laura Vikmanis, a Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader, known for her courageous act of trying out and becoming the oldest cheerleader in the NFL at age 40, she is also a registered dietitian and runs a weight loss program in a medical facility in Ohio. CW wanted to know just how she maintains her healthy look. Take it away…
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1. Avoid (HRT) Hormone Replacement Therapy. Synthetic HRT increases the risk of Breast Cancer. In 2002, a huge double blind placebo study called “Women’s Health Initiative” sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) was stopped early because it was proven during the study that HRT causes breast cancer. Natural Bio-identical hormones on the other hand are safe. They are made…
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By TaMara Campbell “Down there,” “you know… that,” “it,” “or “this area,” some of the vague expressions we use when referring to or speaking about our vulvas. The sometimes seemingly awkward nature in which we talk about our vulvas, gives the impression that it’s some deep, dark, mysterious black hole or something. We are so embarrassed by and disconnected from…
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