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- Decreasing Your Breast Cancer Risk - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Douglas HusbandsSome clinical studies show very beneficial information but it takes years, even decades, for doctors to educate their patients. I was reminded of this recently when a patient shared with me his frustration with a doctor he was seeing prior to seeing me. He felt he was the one that was ...
Views: 1860(2 votes) - Females Develop Plaque Psoriasis Earlier Than Males - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Paul RodgersPsoriasis may be one of the oldest recorded skin conditions. Psoriasis cannot be passed from one person to another, though it is more likely to occur in people whose family members have it. Psoriasis is more of an inconvenience inmost cases than it is threatening. Psoriasis vulgaris, also known ...
Views: 830 - I Need a Break from Dating! - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Deborrah CooperHere I am in my 40s -- no longer a spring chicken, yet still a pretty hot chick. But I think it's time to accept the fact that I'm getting old. Why? Because I distinctly remember a time not too far in the distant past when I used to get excited about going out on a date… the shopping for a ...
Views: 1834 - Reach Out and Touch Someone - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Morna GilbertBusyness has become a way of life for too many people, especially women. We are constantly running the daily details of the home, organizing schedules, stretching the budget, straining to make ends meet, trying to be everything to everyone, and sleeping less than we should. We have too much to ...
Views: 1581 - Early Detection of Breast Cancer Saves Lives - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Maria FergusonSignificant progress in mammography technology continues to help physicians diagnose breast cancer in its earlier stages. When coupled with new treatment options, early diagnosis through mammography screening can significantly improve a woman's chances of survival. That's good news because in ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - A Girl's Guide to Safe Dating: Safety Calls - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Melody Glatz"Have a nice time, darling! Make sure you call me when you get there and when you leave!" Sound familiar? This was from my mom when I’d go to friends’ homes. In high school, my dad always gave me some quarters before I went out on a date (back in the days when there were pay phones) and told me ...
Views: 4069 - Women and the Right to Vote - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Amy MosherAmidst the election activity earlier this year, I was having a conversation with my next door neighbor (who moved here from Sweden). He was asking me questions to try to understand how our country’s campaign and election process came to be the way it is today. This got me thinking about when ...
Views: 1428 - Reinterpreting Eve - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNot too far in the past, if a woman was assertive, demanding and purposeful, she was considered a controlling bitch. On the other hand, if a woman complained about her lack of opportunity and played victim, she was considered an annoying whiner. Today, many women are looking to each other for ...
Views: 778 - Looking Good, Feeling Confident - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Sandy DumontWomen find a real source of strength in looking good, ranking just below family life and work. This was the conclusion of an unprecedented and in-depth study conducted on behalf of Allure Magazine. The magazine reported that 78 percent of women say they make an effort to enhance their looks. 84 ...
Views: 1878(2 votes) - ***Discover the Best Approach to Sound More Mature - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2009 from Nancy DanielsSome years ago a woman phoned me and asked if she could attend a presentation I was holding in Detroit. The woman sounded like a child on the phone and I wondered if she was old enough to drive herself to the hotel. She then asked if she could bring her daughter and my first thought was that ...
Views: 4385(1 vote) - Take Better Care of Yourself: Have Some Pie - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryA question I am asked all the time is, "How can I possibly take better care of myself when there is so much else I have to do?" My busy clients tell me all the time that they have too much going on to exercise or eat right or to take time to relax or pursue their passion. They are operating ...
Views: 1608 - Is a Woman Flying That Jet? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Nina AndersonCaptain “Sully” became everyone’s hero when he landed in the Hudson River. Supposed there was a woman at the controls – would the outcome have been the same? Not too long ago, a woman pilot set her corporate jet down safely on a runway after hitting a glider who was not communicating with air ...
Views: 1999 - Female Sexuality: The Bermuda Triangle of Mothers and Daughters - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGrown daughters yearn to know how their mothers’ sexuality informed them as women when they were at the most important crossroads of their lives. They want to know these things because they want to understand their mothers as women, and let that understanding flow over how they see themselves in ...
Views: 1317 - Barbie Never Talked Back: Five Questions to Improve Your Leadership Ability - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Darcie HarrisIt’s one thing to talk about leadership theory, about the need to have high expectations and hold people accountable. It’s another thing altogether to actually do it, to find the right frame of mind, the right process, and the right tone. Not long ago, a few EWF members had a conversation ...
Views: 1367 - The Alpha Mare: Women in Power™ - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Darcie HarrisIn the last ten years of working almost exclusively with women, one of the themes I’ve noticed is how uncomfortable many women are with the issue of power. For a variety of reasons, power pushes women’s emotional buttons. I’ve seen women walking on eggshells with their staff, or nearly held ...
Views: 1403 - Depression, Statistics, What Causes Depression and Lifestyle Solutions - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Scott WolfendenDepression is one of the most common mental health disorders. Nearly 12 million women, or 12% of all women in the United States are diagnosed with depression at any time, compared to 7% of men or just over 6 million men. Mild and moderate depression can be differentiated from Major ...
Views: 1704 - Avoiding the Date Rape Drugs - by Submitted on May 30, 2009 from Kerry SauveGiven the recent spate of sexual assaults and the seizure of a large quantity of the Date Rape drug GBH by the RCMP I thought it was time to pen an article about the Date Rape drugs. I spoke with a mother on the phone recently who was interested in a Self Defence course for herself and her ...
Views: 1711 - How to Choose the Right Breast Cancer Surgery - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from mai brooksOnce you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, usually treatment starts first with surgery. There are generally two components to the operation: 1) the breast, and 2) the axilla (armpit). In the breast, there are two choices: 1) lumpectomy (removing the cancer lump and some surrounding ...
Views: 907 - Are YOU Going Through Menopause? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Staness JonekosAre you going through menopause? The dictionary defines menopause as “the time in a woman’s life when menstruation diminishes and ceases, usually between the ages of 45 and 50.” It is identified as not having a period for one year. Perimenopause (peri is Latin for “around or near”) is the ...
Views: 1570(2 votes) - 8 Questions for All Women Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Dawn CassaraI've realized for a while that this article (and possibly book) needed to be written - it's been percolating in my head for quite some time. Maybe the content is nothing new to you, especially if you're already making what you want out of your business, but my take on it may be. I've been told ...
Views: 1254 - What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterOsteoporosis literally means "porous bones". A lack of calcium is the major cause of osteoporosis; a silent disease in which bones lose some of their calcium and other minerals making them brittle and fragile. It does not give an advanced warning. Usually, the first sign is severe low back or ...
Views: 921 - Signs and Symptoms of Abnormal Menstrual Periods - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Christia GordonAbnormal menstrual periods do not necessarily mean a period that runs a few days beyond what you are used to or is delayed for a few days or so. It is natural for a woman to have a few hits and misses now and then with her period especially if she is under a lot of stress or is going through a ...
Views: 1741 - Energy Therapy Healing Can Tap You Into Your Intuition - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Donna BurickIndividualism, spirituality and energy combine with energy therapy healing to create a wonderful experience. Alternative energy healing practices combine with conventional methods, such as talking out your problems, to form a method of therapy that is well balanced. This method of healing is ...
Views: 1464 - How Do Women Measure Self Worth? - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDoes someone else need to acknowledge your worth to make it real? Do you crave outside affirmation of your value? Did we get a disproportionate amount of so-called worth from the "powers that be" because we're females, or are we generally insecure by nature about this issue? If we're basically ...
Views: 833 - Mother’s Day - Give of Yourself - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.” ~Phyllis Diller “Don’t blow your nose. Just use your sleeve.” “Is that shirt dirty? Ehhh…whatever.” “Yeah, I ditched school too.” “Sure…let’s keep the dog.” “Curfew –Schmurfew.” …not ...
Views: 883(1 vote) - Smart Women "Experiment" - by Submitted on May 23, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffRecently, both my children participated in a science fair at their elementary school. My son, Jack, did an experiment that involved an electromagnet. My daughter, Jenna, was curious about how batteries work so she chose to make a "homemade battery." Needless to say, my husband and I were ...
Views: 880 - 4 Power Networking Strategies for Successful Self-Employed Women - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Many of the women who work with me are shy. And so was I when I first left my “job job” and began networking. When I worked in the university setting, the only networking I did was at conferences where we’d share our curriculum and research findings with others… it didn’t feel like ...
Views: 1363 - How Confidence Coaching Provides Massive Benefits to Mums - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Helen JonesConfidence coaching is widely recognised as an amazingly effective method for improving self-confidence, especially for women who lose track of their own goals whilst bringing up children. Often as the children grow and become more independent women reflect on aspirations they dreamt of before ...
Views: 1053 - A Stand for Our Mothers is a Stand for Our World - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"The best way to care for the children of our world is to care for their mothers." ~Kimberly King Dear Friends of Peace, Mother's Day is a time to honor the immeasurable value and ...
Views: 709(1 vote) - A Change of Heart – Healing with Mother - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor as long as I could remember, my mother and I had never been close. I’m sure she held me as a young child and of course she loved me, but as I was growing up and into adulthood, I never felt connected to her. Over the years, I always envied my girlfriend’s relationships with their mothers. I ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - How Can We Celebrate Motherhood? - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEight years ago, I discovered that I was going to be a mom. I remember the specific moment that intuitively I knew I had a precious, sacred soul stirring in me. I remember the overwhelming emotions of love, anticipation, excitement and hope. And I remember the strong connection I felt to my ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - Celebrating Each Phase of Motherhood - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGraduation and wedding season will soon be upon us. Time to dust off the wingtips and cough up some dough for appropriate presents. A sometimes expensive and painful (could just be the shoes) experience, I know that many in my world wonder why we've got to appear at these events. Yet, looking at ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - Women's Need for Beauty - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Tina ClarkHave you ever gazed at a painting by Monet and felt as if you had been instantly transported to a lovely garden in Giverny, France? Have you ever walked into a flower shop and felt wonderfully overcome by the blended fragrances of sterling roses, stargazer lilies, and English lavender? Or have ...
Views: 679 - Why Our Mothers Matter - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMother’s Day is this Sunday, and of course, it puts me in mind of my own mother who left this Earth twelve years ago. I miss her every day. It also reminds me of several clients and friends talking to me about their mothering experiences. Just this week alone, I heard … - of a mother whose ...
Views: 785 - Three Mother's Day Celebrations - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOn this morning's walk, we (three dogs and I) were joined by my daughter who walked alongside us with her bicycle. She was heading to work. I was carrying a box of compostable materials down to the recycle bin at the bottom of the hill. The dogs were sniffing new spring wildflowers and marking ...
Views: 630 - Being a Mother - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn honor of Mother's Day - this post is about being a Mother. It is a tribute to our mothers - the actual mothers we have had - but it is also a tribute to the mother that is within each one of us, every day, all of the time. Read below to see what I am talking about… :) We have all been ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - An Eternal Mother's Day - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat does a mother do on Mother’s Day, or every day for that matter, when one of her children has died? What does she do with the emptiness of that child’s non-presence, even as she continues to receive joy from her living children? Does she reach out to her deceased child through prayer? Does ...
Views: 933 - When Your Mother is in Spirit - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy mother is no longer living in a physical body, and that makes mother’s day different than it used to be. While my relationship with my mother was difficult, I still miss her very much. She was not well emotionally most of my life, and so life with mother was complicated. But I still miss ...
Views: 1193 - The New Sympathetic Superwoman - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Jane WintringhamThe Sunday Times 26 April 2009 ran Ruby Warrington’s interesting article on Michelle Obama - The Power of Positive subtitled “The First Lady has shown us a new type of sympathetic superwoman. Wave goodbye to the alpha bitch.” In professions where there are relatively few female role models and ...
Views: 1037 - What Every Woman Above 35 Should Know About Perimenopause - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Janice WeeIs your mind getting fuzzy these days? Do you have problems focusing. Is your memory failing you? If you are a woman aged 35 and above, and your mind seems to be falling apart, is it due to your imagination, or could there really be something wrong with your body? In recent months, I've been ...
Views: 5076 - Smart Women Are "Plugged In" - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffA few days ago, I did something that I've never done before. I went hiking in the desert mountains with my good friend and Smart Woman, Debra. I've hiked many times in the mountains but I'd never been out in the desert mountains. This was quite a different experience for me. I highly recommend ...
Views: 825 - How to Gracefully Navigate Your Life Transitions - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Donna BurickChange can be stressful. Even good transitions can cause emotional upheaval because we are creatures of habit. But there are steps you can take to navigate your life transitions with grace and ease. * Use a coach. Getting assistance does not mean you are unable to manage. Many people flourish ...
Views: 1403 - Popular Myths About Predicting the Sex of the Baby - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Dr Abul AlIt has since always been a favourite time pass for pregnant women to guess the sex of the unborn. While you can definitely find out about abut the sex of the baby through tests, it is not possible to correctly predict whether it will be a baby boy or baby girl. There are certain myths in ...
Views: 1315 - Transitioning Through Change: Women and the Challenge of Global Living - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Bercedeh StarkAs a woman who has gone through a number of transitions for two lifetimes, I have lived through the uncertainties, difficulties, tensions and risks associated with being uprooted from one's comfort zone. As a professional coach, I've found personal affirmation from other women whose own stories ...
Views: 1221 - Motherhood Brings Meaning, But Maybe Not How You Thought It Would - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's long been assumed that motherhood brings meaning to our lives. We guide, love, nurture and support our offspring and sometimes feel appreciated in return -- all elements that can fuel our connectedness and satisfaction in the world. It's easy to find meaningful moments as a mom, but it's ...
Views: 812(1 vote) - Mindful Motherhood: Sensing - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsIn every situation you’ll encounter as a new mom, whether it is chaotic or mellow, there are three things happening. Examine what’s going on for you right now. You are probably having some thoughts, or your mind is focused on reading and digesting this information. You may be having some ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Mindful Motherhood: Feeling - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsIn every situation you’ll encounter as a new mom, whether it is chaotic or mellow, there are three things happening. Examine what’s going on for you right now. You are probably having some thoughts, or your mind is focused on reading and digesting this information. You may be having some ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Mindful Motherhood: Experience - Thinking - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsOne of the participants in our Mindful Motherhood Training for new moms (I’ll call her Cindy) told us a story about one of those moments that every mom dreads. At the park one day, she and her husband took their toddler and their four-month-old baby in her stroller to the pond to watch the ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Dealing with Stress as a Mom Before it Deals with You - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Cameron CarterEvery mom sees their children as a blessing, but when it comes to managing the entire household, running errands, having a social life, and/or maintaining a thriving career any woman would get stressed out. Did you know excessive high levels of stress will eventually cause health issues? And as ...
Views: 1580(1 vote) - 14 Mothers Day Affirmations - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Ray DavisToday is the day on the calendar when we officially celebrate Mothers' Day. However, mothers work their craft 365/24/7. It's nice to have a day, but what mothers need is encouragement and reminders of how important they and their work are. Today I present 14 newly written affirmations ...
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