Yearly Archives: 2016

Caring for your Eyes- Fearless Fabulous You! July 25

Did you know 2 out of 3 visually impaired people are women? One reason is women are living longer. Family history can also be a factor in your eye health. It’s an unfortunate fact that women are at a greater risk than men of developing serious eye diseases.  It’s estimated two-thirds of all blindness and
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Keep Your Spine In Line- Fearless Fabulous You! July 25

Reports have stated that a sedentary life is not great for your health. Poor posture such as slouching can affect the health of your spine. Long periods of inactivity can lead to obesity, poor cardiovascular health, diabetes and even some cancers according to this report by The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. [caption
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When Whiter Teeth Is Not Always a Brighter Idea – May 16- Fearless Fabulous You!

What do you notice first about someone you meet? Their eyes? Their smile? Their hair? According to a recent survey about first impressions with online dating conducted by Buzzfeed and Crest Whitestrips, over 23% of the 150,000 respondents said a person's smile is the first thing they noticed. In fact several surveys (many naturally sponsored by companies
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This Super Model’s Career is Blooming Again – April 25 on Fearless Fabulous You!

One of the world's top models, Frederique van der Wal has had a career that bloomed brilliantly in the world of beauty and fashion. Today, it's blooming in an exciting new direction through her floral lifestyle company Frederique's Choice.  [caption id="attachment_22960" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Frederique van der Wal has reinvented her career from top
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Mixing Up Skin Care in the Kitchen with Heather Marianna- April 11th- Fearless Fabulous You!

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,
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Maybe You Want To Reconsider That Elective Surgery

Hearing the news this past week that the actress, Patty Duke, died from sepsis caused from a ruptured colon has brought attention to a potentially deadly condition that I've learned is on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the number of people hospitalized for septicemia (sepsis) has increased from 621,000
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Easy Tips for Healthy Snacking- Fearless Fabulous You! March 28

According to a report by product marketing company Mintel called, Snacking Motivations and Attitudes US 2015, nearly all Americans (94 percent) snack at least once a day. What is more, half (50 percent) of adults snack two to three times per day with 70 percent agreeing that anything can be considered a snack these days. The good news from
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Menopause Does not Mean Pushing the “Pause Button” on Enjoying Sex

According to a national study on sex conducted by Indiana University's Center for Sexual Health Promotion "Many older adults continue to have active pleasurable sex lives, reporting a range of different behaviors and partner types." The same study reported that 46 percent of men and 33 percent of women over 70 report that they masturbate, and 43 percent of
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How To Boost the SHEconomy: March 21- Fearless Fabulous You!

In college I studied economics as part of my major, and I hated it! I just couldn't wrap my head around discussing business calculations using the term "widgets." I'd tell my professor, "Let's speak a language I can relate to, like shoes instead of widgets." In 1989, without having taken a single business course, I launched
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She Helps Cancer Patients Savor Health Through Smart Nutrition

One of the toughest challenges for me when I was diagnosed with breast cancer was enjoying food. Here I was a well connected professional food and wine consultant with a welcome seat at all the great restaurants in New York City, and food no longer appealed to me. It wasn't that I stopped liking food.
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