Monthly Archives: October 2008

Isn't it time you love your body?

October 19, 2008

I think it is. Love Your Body Day was held this year on October 15. This campaign (started by the National Organization for Women Foundation) helps raise awareness about women’s health, body image and self-esteem. It also provides women and girls with tools and encouragement against (unrealistic) media images. You know I got some tips for...
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Get some zzzz's woman

October 17, 2008

By Jamie Fleming

According to a recent U.S. Newsweek article, getting a good night’s sleep could be one the smartest health priorities you set. Potential health consequences of not getting enough include the cardiovascular, endocrine, immune and nervous systems. A 2006 Institute of Medicine report shows that people who get less than seven hours a sleep...
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Check Your Boobies!

October 16, 2008

By Jamie Fleming

The American Cancer Society suggests that women over the age of 20 conduct a Breast Self-Exam each month. You should also receive a Clinical Breast Examination when going for yearly check-ups with your gynecologist. The point of doing a BSE is so you can learn how your breasts normally feel; this will allow...
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Dont’s

October 9, 2008

By Jamie Fleming-Dixon

Just a fun little run down of my beauty/fashion dont’s… 10. Don’t wear clothes that are way too little or way too big. 9. Don’t be too matchy-matchy, i.e., red shirt, red belt, red, necklace, red earrings, red bracelets – TOO MUCH RED! 8. Don’t match your eyeshadow with your clothing. Just pick a...
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Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: What you need to know

October 5, 2008

By Jamie Fleming

Before talking about what triple-negative breast cancer is, you have to understand receptors, proteins that are found on the surface of many breast cancer cells. these receptors allow the cells to receive signals to grow. Hormone receptors receive hormone signals from the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Approximately 75% of women with breast cancer have...
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It's Hispanic Heritage Month

October 4, 2008

By Jamie Fleming

Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15-October 15. It celebrates the anniversary of independence for five Latin American Countries- Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico declared its independence on Sept. 16 and Chile on Sept. 18. In honor of Hispanic-Americans, here’s some info about notable Hispanic women: Dolores Huerta...
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Contraception=Abortion? Maybe

October 4, 2008

By Jamie Fleming

According to the website, Reality Check, the Department of Health and Human Services released a proposal in July that will attempt to redefine several types of contraception as abortion- 40% of the types used by us! Basically, the federal government has followed the definition of pregnancy from the American Medical Association and the American College...
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 3, 2008

By Jamie Fleming

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In addition to being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The month evolved from the first Day of Unity in October 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The purpose was to connect battered women’s advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their...
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Is it time to let it go?

October 3, 2008

By Jamie Fleming

He’s not as caring as he was in the beginning. You’re starting not to care about it. He doesn’t seem to want to work through your problems, or he doesn’t think you have any or they aren’t a big deal. All relationships have problems and none are perfect. But sometimes you have to step...
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Get the right bra!

October 1, 2008

By Jamie Fleming-Dixon

I’m sure you’ve heard by now that about 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size. How do you figure out your size? Two simple steps. You’ll need to figure out your band size (the 32, 34, 36, etc) and cup size (A, B, C, etc.) Step 1: band size- measure around your...
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