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WWW-One on Run
The Warrior Women segments give me an opportunity to showcase those brave, spirited women. I can then introduce them to those that need to see the good in others, while all along the way they are bombarded with negativity ! I have met this woman previously, and today I have the honor of interviewing Helene Quintal Neville. Her story is a true rarity. Helene is so full of life and love for her fellow man despite all she has gone through. She is a 5x cancer survivor and has dedicated herself in service as a nurse, mom, grandmother, and friend. On May 1, 2010, Helene has survived three brain abscesses,…
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Belly Flab be gone! The last weight loss program you will ever need !
Let’s start from the beginning…We have primarily 2 choices ! We can change our diets completely to extremely stringent ones. Most Weight watchers programs including the one I named and others like Jenny Craig, etc. have you counting calories or purchasing their meal plans. Most of the time, it works for a while till the novelty or cravings take over or the food really S$@ks !! Now you add exercise- cardio and strength training to this- and you feel like your winning, at least at the beginning. You have no motivation and get tired of going to the gym after a long days’ work ! Like a New Years resolution,…
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How Alcohol Destroys lives and What to do about it !
I can’t imagine that there is one person out there that hasn’t been touched by alcohol in some way. Either they themselves realize they can’t control their drinking, or they have a friend or family member that is having problems, losing everything, and still remaining in the unrelenting cycle. Alcohol related illness effects one in every three women was a surprising fact I found. The body isn’t meant to receive more than four oz. at a time and yet….Drinking 6-8 drinks per week has been on the rise for decades. It’s acceptable. It’s glamorous. It’s easy. It’s fun. Nope. It’s poison (literally). It’s filled with chemicals and pesticides. It’s high…
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Sunlight, Vitamin D and your Immunity. Who knew ?
A nutrient that could prevent bone loss, reduce cancer risk, supports cognitive function and aids in your immunities, is what we are talking about here. We are told that spending time in the sun is the best way to get your Vitamin D fix. But sunlight can be dangerous ! The sun on your face feels so good though ! We can take in Vitamin D three ways…by simply being outside in sunlight, in our diets or supplements. Yet we are still deficient in this essential nutrient. How do we balance these sources and get what we need ? Your body creates this vitamin naturally by converting ultraviolet rays of…
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Tricks of Covid-19 Scammers
With so many isolated because of the virus, more people are vulnerable to deception. Scam artists are using this time to exploit the fear, isolation and uncertainty due to this disease. It makes it easier to fall for scams. Criminals are preying on vulnerable people with fake work-at-home jobs, fraudulent charities, and even money seeking potential partners through dating sites ! Some are even out to get your stimulus check ! How do they do it you might ask ? Friendly voice– Even before Coronavirus, 1 in 4 older adults were socially isolated. Today that’s even higher with the state of affairs. When you’re lonely, it’s nice to hear a…
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How to get tough on Losing Weight !
We’ve all been there ! We’ve tried the crazy diet plans. You know, the ones that promise inches and pounds will fall off in a very short time ? Some have counted calories, only to eat more, because they did phenomenal the day before ! I think it’s because it forces us to focus on food even more. Of course the endless exercise, kick boxing, yoga, and weight lifting were supposed to get your metabolism peaking again ! What’s up with that ??? As we age, it is likely we’ve gained pounds every year after we turned 40. There is a reason for this, and it’s not as simple as…
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WWW 2-Women can do Anything
Every woman has inspiring stories, experiences, words and thoughts to share with the world. Warrior Women Wednesdays was formed to recognize those that don’t allow circumstances to rule their lives. They make lemonade out of lemons and continue on. The struggle is real but these Warriors can teach us all how to move on and succeed especially in this crazy world ! Today, I’m interviewing a friend of mine that I’ve known and worked with for many years. Her name is Celeste Gogeun and she’s got a story to tell and inspiration for all. Celeste Gogeun Interview: 1) Tell me about yourself, your family, work and passions- I am the…
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6 Ways to Protect ourselves in Covid times ?
Who would have ever thought we’d be in this predicament ? I sure didn’t, and thought there was no way for this to last ! I learned a thing or two in this crazy time ! The best way to prevent illness, of course, is to avoid exposure as we all know. I live in Massachusetts which hasn’t done well in the U.S. avoiding Covid. Our neighbor to the west, New York City wasn’t any better ! We are cold, and therefore inside, and spreading it quicker than our outdoor, warmer states. It wasn’t to long before I saw fear and panic set in within the shoppers where I worked…
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Falling asleep is as easy as a few sips of this ?
Shortly after my divorce, and alone with my 2 year old boy, I suddenly realized I couldn’t sleep any longer ! Something that should come with ease was now so elusive. I was only in my mid-thirties. This wasn’t supposed to happen until I was old ! At least that was what I heard. The minute my head hits the pillow, my mind begins to race. So many thoughts and worries came flooding in. Yikes ! Shut up !!!! Somebody make it stop ! Most of my friends weren’t suffering like I was. All I heard them say is ” Go to bed earlier “. Don’t do anything active. Or…
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There’s an Exercise program to build bones ?
As we get older, there are conditions that come down the pike that we can’t always prevent completely. Osteoporosis is one of these. A couple years ago I had a bone density test to determine if I indeed had this issue as my grandmother did. It showed that I had some density loss. Along with calcium intake, there was mention of weight bearing exercise, like walking, which does help with this condition. I was already out there walking most days of the week, but not much else. This was when I looked into what I could do to add to my regime so I can avoid the plight my grandmother…
