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- African-American Single Mom, Lifestyle Entrepreneur Coach & Owner of The Brownstone Workshop Begins her Challenge to Write Her M - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2005 from Yasmeen Abdur-Rahman(December 11, 2005, Orange, NJ) On May 4, 2005, Yasmeen celebrated her 39th birthday! She's now ready to share her challenges surrounding her childhood, adulthood, the aftermath of 9/11 as a Muslim woman, and passion to run a business, and relationships maintained throughout her life. This ...
Views: 1992 - Feeling Powerless to Help a Friend with Adultery - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2005 from Marilyn Barnicke BelleghemWhen infidelity threatens a marriage friends and family may feel helpless and angry. It is hard to console the tearful person who has been betrayed. Angry outbursts erupt then they may be collapsing in despair. Children are left bewildered. You can help if you: 1. listen carefully without ...
Views: 2521 - Build the business of your dreams and go anywhere. - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2005 from Krissy JacksonFrom the outside, things could not look more perfect. You have a great husband, terrific kids, a fantastic house and go on amazing holidays. Why is it, then, that inside you're screaming? Who are you? Chances are you're a bright, educated woman, probably with two or three children, who gave up ...
Views: 1359 - Can Breast Cancer be Prevented? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopSometimes it seems that every magazine, newspaper, radio show, and piece of mail has a headline declaring that every woman’s risk of developing breast cancer is increasing. There is a numbing feeling of inevitability in these pronouncements. More and more women think about breast cancer as a ...
Views: 1233(2 votes) - Bring Balance to Life... - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2005 from Neil FellowesWhen you think of living a balanced life, think about Robin Hood. Hood lived a spirited life, while endeavouring to harmonise the imbalance of wealth - pinching from the rich and shelling it out the poor - he communed with nature and attended to the work-life balance like a saint - partying with ...
Views: 771 - Breast Self-Massage is Simple - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopBreast self-massage is simple. Breast self-massage is pleasurable. Breast self-massage helps prevent cancer as well as detect it. Breast self-massage helps keep breast skin supple. Breast self-massage is a way to be intimate with your breasts. Breast self-massage is a piece of women’s wisdom. ...
Views: 2489(2 votes) - Discover the Missing Ingredient - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2005 from Alison FinchIn this article, I'll describe the vital missing ingredient without which improving your self-esteem is almost impossible. I'll review why self-esteem is important, I'll show you why certain types of advice do more harm than good. And - most important of all - I'll tell you the secrets of how to ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - Excerpt: Drama Kings: The Men Who Drive Strong Women Crazy - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2005 from Yolanda CardenChapter Eight "Why Do They Stay?" When they are unhappy, women usually think they need more love, but the objective evidence suggests that they need more independence. --Historian Francesca M. Cancian, Love in America If you're still wondering why you and other strong women put so much ...
Views: 2352 - Understanding Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2005 from Rita LouiseOur body is made up thousands of cells that differ in size, shape and function. Controlled by our DNA, each cell is programmed to perform certain tasks and after a specified period of time - die. This is normally done in an orderly manner. However, if our cells are exposed to carcinogens, ...
Views: 1250 - Excerpt: The MomsTown Guide to Getting It All - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2005 from Yolanda CardenSAHM Amnesia Stay-at-home moms often complain that since having children, their minds have turned to mush and they often forget things. One of our moms, Krissy, told us, "I was appointed PTA vice president once. I set up an orientation meeting for the previous year's board and the incoming ...
Views: 1387 - Sinking or Soaring at Midlife? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2005 from Susan R MeyerSinking or Soaring at Midlife? Midlife! That wonderful period of confusion, reassessment, stuckness and change …. Welcome! Midlife is a normal developmental life stage. It can be a positive and mindful process of the whole person you will be for your second adulthood. It cannot be avoided. ...
Views: 1537 - Re-defining Success in Midlife - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2005 from Debra BetterlyWhen entering second adulthood, many women will begin a journey of re-defining personal and professional success for themselves. In midlife, success takes on a new meaning than it had in our 20’s and 30’s when it was most likely being defined more by others, the current culture, the past, hope ...
Views: 1373 - Excerpt: Spilled Milk: Breastfeeding Adventures and Advice from Less-Than-Perfect Moms - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2005 from Yolanda CardenFight for Your Right to Breastfeed When Ola, a thirty-two-year-old artist from New York City's Washington Heights neighborhood, describes herself as "stubborn," there's a hint of pride in her voice. If she weren't so stubborn, she says, she would've given up on breastfeeding early on. Ola's ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - Slimming Secrets From The Kitchen - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2005 from Janice WeeTo get a svelte figure, start in the kitchen. To lose weight, you just have to consume less calories than you burn. That means, eat less calories, exercise more For a food lover, the dieting part is tough. Exercise is easy, using thestairs instead of the elevator, getting off a stop or two ...
Views: 966(1 vote) - Understanding Diabetes - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2005 from David ChandlerTo manage diabetes, it helps to understand how it affects your body. In healthy people, the body turns food into glucose (blood sugar) to use for energy. Insulin, produced by the pancreas, is the hormone responsible for shuttling glucose into the body's cells where it is either used right away ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Changes During a Women's Menopause - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Dawn OlsenAs baby boomers move into midlife, a woman’s menopause does not have quite the alarming effect that it did some years ago. However, it remains a time of change in her life, as the ovaries start shutting down causing hormones to fluctuate. When this occurs, her childbearing years come to an ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - Mum’s The Word – What Your Mother Would Rather Not Tell You - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Dawn OlsenCopyright © 2005 Dawn M. Olsen. All Rights reserved Let’s talk frankly, but sincerely, about what happens to your vagina and surrounding feminine parts during menopause. There are two key changes in the body that, for many women, cause a variety of sexual problems, including inability to ...
Views: 863 - Candida and Chronic Sinus Problems - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2005 from Brian MartinSinusitis, an illness that affects nearly 37 million Americans, is an inflammation of the membranes of the nose and sinuses. Sinusitis frequently causes painful headaches, runny nose, nasal passage congestion and swelling, and a diminished sense of taste and smell. The condition affects the ...
Views: 2275 - Dealing with the Blues: Your Mental State and Menopause - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2005 from Dawn OlsenGoing through menopause and suddenly feel like life’s stresses have just become a thousand times more difficult to deal with? Find yourself crying at Oprah more than you used to, or worse, crying at reruns of the Flintstones? Finding that your cute 3-year-old nephew or granddaughter is ...
Views: 850 - The Second half of My Life - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2005 from Judy Wrightwww.ArtichokePress.com Have you ever wondered where destiny would lead you? Have you ever pondered whether the road you are taking would lead to fulfillment and happiness? Unlike so many of my friends and family, I have always had the sure knowledge of what was expected of me. It was under a ...
Views: 1014(3 votes) - The Childbearing Year - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopThe childbearing year is a thirteen month year: the two months before conception, the nine months of pregnancy, and two months following the birth. The childbearing year is a time of change and an opportunity to grow, filled with rapid physical adjustments and fierce emotions. The childbearing ...
Views: 1158 - oman's World Magazine's Describes In-Home Body Wrap Recipe - by Submitted on May 25, 2005 from Danielle Simsn a recent Woman's World Magazine entitled "Hollywood's hot new FAT-MELTING BODY WRAP! Try it at home!", three natural ingredients to create a simple in-home body wrap were listed. The articled explained that you can do your own Spa body wrap in the comfort of your own home inexpensively. Body ...
Views: 2242 - Zen And Romance - by Submitted on May 13, 2005 from Brenda ShoshannaThe art of romance and the art of Zen are actually very similar. By romance we mean the feeling of love, happiness, joy and delight in just waking up in the morning. We mean being able to be excited about our day, our lives and the people we meet along the way. This is usually the way we feel ...
Views: 5945 - What Is Missing Mother Syndrome? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Carna Zacharias-Miller,We all want to be happy. However, if a woman pushes herself to emotional and mental exhaustion in order to reach “perfect” happiness, she could suffer from a condition she probably has never heard of: Missing Mother Syndrome. When Megan Meadows (not her real name) came to me, she just ...
Views: 6045(1 vote) - Herbal Allies for Post Menopausal Women - Pts 3-5 - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopBIOFLAVONOIDS Plants containing flavonoids (from the Latin, flavus, yellow) were originally valued as dye plants. Today we appreciate them because we know they are anti-inflammatory, antihepatotoxic, anti-tumor, antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, antiallergic, antiulcer, analgesic, and ...
Views: 1978(2 votes) - Cybill Shepherd and the Irritable Bowel - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2005 from Sophie LeeCybill Shepherd has revealed that she suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The star of Moonlighting and Taxi Driver says that she has struggled with her symptoms for many years, and is now hoping to raise awareness of IBS and encourage sufferers to talk more openly with their ...
Views: 2964 - Perfection Obsession - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2005 from Karielle SamstadThere is a phenomenon going on and it is alarming: addiction to surgery, to plastic surgery. It blows my mind seeing how beautiful women with almost none self-esteem are willing to deform their bodies and their faces looking for some happiness. Happiness is not there… While they get into ...
Views: 1113 - Is The Heat On? Maybe You’re Having A Hot Flash! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2005 from Rita LouiseHot flashes are characterized by a sudden feeling of heat often accompanied with a reddening of the face and profuse sweating. For some, it is as mild as a brief warm flushing of the face and skin. For others, it is experienced as an intense heat on the face and upper body with intense ...
Views: 1253 - Natural Remedies for Problems in Breastfeeding - Pt 2 - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopWith the resurgence of interest in breastfeeding, there is increasing demand for natural remedies for the minor problems that accompany nursing. These remedies, taken from my book Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year, offer simple, safe ways for nursing women and their infants to counter ...
Views: 1318(2 votes) - How To Make Earrings Out Of Ice Cream Sticks - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2005 from Janice WeeCan you make earrings from ice cream sticks? That was the challenge a friend was gave me. Back then as a student, I would make jewelry out of anything that caught my attention. A worn out tubing from an old sewing machine. A broken plastic stick. Shells. Paper clips. These would be transformed ...
Views: 2094 - Did He Really Behave Himself At This Year's Christmas Party? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2004 from Debbie Jenkins"Did He Really Behave Himself At This Year'sOffice Christmas Party? 6 Tips To Spot If YourMan Is A Saint Or A Sinner" Author and persuasion coach, Tony Walker has beenstriking fear into the hearts of liars and cheatsthis Christmas with the release of his "Human LieDetector" book entitled, Liar ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2004 from hifzur rehmanYes, it is true, you are beautiful beyond any doubt. Do you know that you are a unique person with a special kind of God gifted beauty which no other person possess. That beauty is something very personal and individual. You must acknowledge that “hidden” beauty within you to know your own ...
Views: 1358 - Survival Guide For Holiday Parties - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2004 from Kim BeardsmoreIf you have been watching your weight all year, you certainly won't want to add back the pounds during the holiday season! By making a commitment to yourself and your health, with these tips it will be possible to enjoy the holiday celebrations without adding extra pounds. 1. Don't think ...
Views: 1215 - This Thanksgiving Be Thankful if You Have a Faithful Husband - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2004 from Ruth HoustonInfidelity is at an all time high. According to the latest statistics, 3 out of 4 husbands cheat on their wives. So if you have a faithful husband, you have much to be thankful for. Faithful husbands are in short supply. While most wives assume their husbands are faithful, only 1 wife in 4 ...
Views: 3018 - Are you living a life of self-betrayal? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Jane PowellMuch of the unhappiness that we experience is from believing in one thing and trying to do another. If you are setting goals based on what you think you “should do” rather than what you want to do, it is very likely that you are hurting your self esteem. Having clear standards and values and ...
Views: 4734(1 vote) - He Still Hasn't Popped the Question. Should You Give Him an Ultimatum? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Terry Hernon MacDonladYou’ve been dating the man forever, and he has yet to cough up a ring. You endure his flatulent buddies from college. You put up with his lunatic mother. You spend holidays with his family and buy pricey gifts for his nieces and nephews. You cook for him. You’ve baked him birthday cakes. ...
Views: 1297 - Bend or Break: the Lessons of Hurricane Frances - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2004 from Susan DunnSurveying the havoc wreaked on a Florida island by Hurricane Frances, a landscapist assessed the damage and began to start restoring the foliage on this island paradise for her clients. She also used the opportunity to note what plants do well in a hurricane and what plants don’t. Her ...
Views: 968 - Book Excerpt: Stay Fertile Longer - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2004 from Yolanda CardenYour "Real" Reproductive Age Up until 2001, there were no clinical guidelines to characterize our reproductive life span. Finally, representatives from esteemed organizations, including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the National Institutes of Health, and the North ...
Views: 1396 - The Next Big Advance in Health is Being Led By Women Creating..."Woman Wise Cures" - by “One day, men, too, will benefit. But today, it is our turn. Today the big health breakthroughs are woman-wise cures—cures discovered by women, with women... for women.
“One day,” says Susan Lark, M.D., pioneer of woman-wise cures, “all medicine will be practiced this way.”
Surprisingly, ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - Achieve Painless Childbirth NOW - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2004 from Giuditta TornettaWould you like to utilize an ancient secret to obtain more peace in your life, confidence and a painless childbirth? This is a simple but almost magical method for manifesting your heart desires. Most of us have been programmed to believe that getting what we want involves struggle and effort. ...
Views: 1252 - Time to catch a baby! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from James MiddletonTime to catch a baby - By James Middleton Copyright 2004 james@hypnosis.demon.co.uk Time to catch a baby - or in other words; "Where the hell are the midwives?" Well, I thought having a home birth with my wife would be a simple process. Fact is, in the UK - less than ...
Views: 1308 - The Power In A Gathering Of Women - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2004 from Eileen McDarghForget "fight or flight" as the only duo of responses in the face of stress. For women, there's a third response: "befriend". A landmark UCLA study turned five decades of stress research on its head with the revelation that a cascade of brain chemicals gives women a larger behavioral repertoire ...
Views: 1249 - Change your birthing experience by doing just one thing! - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2004 from Giuditta TornettaWould you like to utilize an ancient secret to solve prblems and obtain more peace in your life? This is a simple but almost magical method for manifesting your heart desires. You've probably already used it and are quite familiar with it, but at times you forget how powerful,effective and easy ...
Views: 1177 - Help for Women With Fibroids - by Submitted on May 24, 2004 from Lyn Prowse-BishopWise Woman herbal and home remedies are simple, safe ways to help yourself when you have a diagnosis of uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are solid muscle tissue growths in the uterus. They are also called fibroid tumors, myomas, or leiomyomas. Fibroids occur so frequently (in up to half of ...
Views: 1290(2 votes) - Help for Women With Fibroids - by Submitted on May 24, 2004 from Lyn Prowse-BishopWise Woman herbal and home remedies are simple, safe ways to help yourself when you have a diagnosis of uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are solid muscle tissue growths in the uterus. They are also called fibroid tumors, myomas, or leiomyomas. Fibroids occur so frequently (in up to half of ...
Views: 1137 - TAKE CARE OF YOUR INNER BEAUTY - by Submitted on May 06, 2004 from hifzur rehmanLet us talk about beauty from a different angle! We have our own criteria for judging the beauty of a woman. We look the beauty of a lady from a certain angle and then pass the remarks whether she is beautiful or not. It’s not fair. Let me tell every woman that she is unique and beautiful. ...
Views: 1004 - TAKE CARE OF YOUR INNER BEAUTY - by Submitted on May 06, 2004 from hifzur rehmanLet us talk about beauty from a different angle! We have our own criteria for judging the beauty of a woman. We look the beauty of a lady from a certain angle and then pass the remarks whether she is beautiful or not. It’s not fair. Let me tell every woman that she is unique and beautiful. ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - TAKE CARE OF YOUR INNER BEAUTY - by Submitted on May 06, 2004 from hifzur rehmanLet us talk about beauty from a different angle! We have our own criteria for judging the beauty of a woman. We look the beauty of a lady from a certain angle and then pass the remarks whether she is beautiful or not. It’s not fair. Let me tell every woman that she is unique and beautiful. ...
Views: 793 - TAKE CARE OF YOUR INNER BEAUTY - by Submitted on May 06, 2004 from hifzur rehmanLet us talk about beauty from a different angle! We have our own criteria for judging the beauty of a woman. We look the beauty of a lady from a certain angle and then pass the remarks whether she is beautiful or not. It’s not fair. Let me tell every woman that she is unique and beautiful. ...
Views: 972 - TAKE CARE OF YOUR INNER BEAUTY - by Submitted on May 06, 2004 from hifzur rehmanLet us talk about beauty from a different angle! We have our own criteria for judging the beauty of a woman. We look the beauty of a lady from a certain angle and then pass the remarks whether she is beautiful or not. It’s not fair. Let me tell every woman that she is unique and beautiful. ...
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