Category Archives: health

One in 10 Women Have PCOS and Most Don’t Even Know It

by admin in W4WN Live Radio Shows health, PCOS, PCOSAwareness, womenshealth

I had no idea what PCOS even was until I received Dr. Fiona McCullough's new book, "8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS." It turns out 116 million women have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) which can affect your hormones, fertility, weight, hair and skin, and put you at risk for chronic disease. It affects women of all ages

Learn 3 Steps to Reduce Your Cancer Risk- Fearless Fabulous You!

by admin in W4WN Live Radio Shows AICR, cancer, cancer nutrition, fearlessfabulousyou, health, MelanieYoung, Nutrition

We constantly hear about foods that help fight cancer or feed it. But what is real and what is hype? Alice Bender, MS, RDN with the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) joins me at 4pm ET August 15 to discuss what evidence based research has shown and what you can do.The AICR states three

Tips To Maintain Strong Muscles- Fearless Fabulous You! Aug. 8

by admin in W4WN Live Radio Shows aging, energy, fearlessfabulousyou, health, muscles, protein, strength, tissues, women's health

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 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

Keep Your Spine In Line- Fearless Fabulous You! July 25

by admin in W4WN Live Radio Shows Back, health, injuries, spinal care, spine

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

Maybe You Want To Reconsider That Elective Surgery

by admin in Uncategorized disease, health, illness, Patty Duke, sepsis, staph infection, women's health

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

She Helps Cancer Patients Savor Health Through Smart Nutrition

by admin in Uncategorized cancer, cookboks, digestion, eating, health, 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.

Hair Loss in Women Is More Common Than You Think

by admin in Uncategorized alopecia, beauty, hair, hair loss, health, women's health

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 1 in 4 women experience thinning hair. While 40% of women experience thinning hair at time of menopause due to lower estrogen, it's common for women to start losing their hair in their 20s and 30s. On the average we lose 50 to 100 hairs a day. If you notice your hair

Antidepressents and Pregnancy- What You Need To Know- Feb 1- Fearless Fabulous You

by admin in Uncategorized antidepressants, depression, drugs, health, pharmacy, pregnancy, women

Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and who experience symptoms of anxiety or depression should think twice about taking prescription antidepressants due to ongoing concerns about potential birth defects associated with these medications. An estimated 15% of women in their reproductive years take antidepressants. Depression, a debilitating condition, affects 30% of women between 18 and 44

She Brings Beauty to the Lives of the Elderly – Beauty Becomes You Founder Alison O’Neil Jan. 4

by admin in Uncategorized aesthetics, beauty, health, self-esteem, senior citizens

A pioneer in the practice of Medical Esthetics and Aesthetic Rehabilitation, Alison O'Neil has built a successful career in beauty. Yet she says on her website "I have struggled to feel beautiful my whole life." It took a quiet afternoon spent in a garden with her dying father in 2005 for Alison to redefine the true

Simple the Best Workout for a Leaner, Toned Body- Fearless Fabulous You! Jan 4th

by admin in Uncategorized barre method, CoreFusion, Exercise, Fearless Fabulous You, fitnedss, health

I've been an exercise fanatic since my mother took me with her to her fitness studio in Chattanooga when I was a young girl. I'd roll around the mats and stretch with bands while my mother jiggled on machines. I started ballet at the age of 5, modern dance at 12 and performed in my high school

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