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Collards and carrots may ward off breast cancer - Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Collards and carrots may ward off breast cancer - Living Beyond Breast Cancer

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Shoes needed: Must be fashionable AND comfortable

I have always had a shoe fetish. I got it honestly; I inherited it from my mom. Most of the women I know have a love-affair with shoes. When I was in my twenties and thirties, I love wearing high heels. Just putting on a pair automatically made me feel sexy. I would immediately turn into my alter ego, “Lola”. In those days, it was nothing for me to dance effortlessly or strut around for hours in a pair of heels. But now…I’m over forty. Now, I look for shoes that are more comfortable than fashionable. But fashion is still important too.

Now those designer label, high-heel shoes sit in my closed unworn; safely tucked away in their boxes. Most days, you can see me sporting flats. But not all flat shoes are comfortable nor are they all good for your feet. In my search for a comfortable, every day shoe, I remembered: Wallabees! In my research, I found that Wallabees are comfortable, surprisingly fashionable and pretty expensive! Then I found a place where I could purchase clark wallabees cheap. I laughed when I recalled my high school days at Cardinal Dougherty where, because we had to wear uniforms, the only fashion statement we could make was with our shoes and hair. We would laugh at the girls who wore cheap clark wallabes, calling them corny. Lol. I realize that those girls weren’t corny at all; they were smart!

I also found that they have comfortable boots as well. Those pointy toe, high heel boots that I once strutted around in no longer fit my lifestyle. Clarks women’s boots square toe look pretty good to me now! They’re fashionable enough, but more important to me at this stage in my life is comfort.
So, I’m going to try them out. I’m sure my feet will love them!

HER Partners with the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation

Traditionally, October has been the month to focus on breast cancer awareness. HER…Healed Empowered and Renewed believes that breast cancer awareness and prevention should be promoted every day of the year and has teamed with the Linda Creed Foundation to do just that.

Although the causes of breast cancer are not known, there are statistics that indicate ways to decrease your risk factor. Some ways to lower your risk factor include:

• Maintaining and lowering your weight
• Eating 5-8 servings of fruits and vegetables daily
• Exercising at least 3 times each week
• Lowing your intake of proteins and carbs
• Keeping alcohol consumptions at a minimum
• Lowering your caffeine intake
• Getting a mammogram beginning at age 30 if you have a 1st degree relative who had breast cancer; age 35 for all others.

The Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation offers FREE screenings for uninsured or underinsured women. Call 215-564-3700 for eligibility requirements.

ABOUT HER
Designed to encourage and inspire women of all ages, this association provides its audiences with information to help build Healing, Empowerment and Renewal of the mind, body and spirit.

ABOUT LINDA CREED FOUNDATION
Born in Philadelphia in 1949, Creed was raised in the city's Mt. Airy section.
Diagnosed with breast cancer at 26, Creed kept on working, teaming with composer Michael Masser to write "Greatest Love of All" for the 1977 Muhammad Ali biopic The Greatest; in the spring of 1986, the song topped the charts for singer Whitney Houston. Sadly, weeks before Houston reached number one, Creed's battle with cancer ended on April 10, 1986. The following year, her family and friends established the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to fight breast cancer with heart through community-based education and referral, support, advocacy and direct service for those in need.

Breast Cancer Still Kills

I met up with a facebook friend who had moved back to Philly last summer. We both attended a networking event, recognized each other and sat together during the television taping portion of the event. She shared with me that she had a lump in her breast and that she let it go unchecked for several months. She was about to start treatment and had changed her diet and was very hopeful that she would be ok.

We stayed in touch for the next few months, then in October, I didn't see much fb posting and didn't receive emails. I only called once and left a message. I must admit that that was selfish of me. You see, I could see us becoming good friends; she reminded me so much of a good friend that I lost to cancer in 2006. I couldn't bear the thought of getting close to someone else who would all of a sudden be gone again. I never called again.

She had been heavy on my mind over the holidays; but again, I got busy and didn't reach out. Then last week I called and left a message. When she didn't return my call I visited her facebook page. There were lots of posts from people giving her shout outs and accolades...then one post said RIP. I was shocked and deeply saddened.

It had only been five months since we met in person. She was alive, vibrant and hopeful. Five months later she was dead from breast cancer. I can't help but to wonder if she had gone to get that lump checked out immediately, if she migh still be living. My guess is yes.

Early detection is key. It is one of the main reasons why African American women die at a much higher rate from this disease than other ethnicities.

Many of you know that my mom was an 18 year breast cancer survivor. My aunt, her sister, was also a survivor. My great aunt is also a survivor. Now I have a cousin who is surviving. this thing is for real, and it is quick. So ladies (and gentlemen too) PLEASE check your breast frequently. PLEASE have ANY abnormality checked out immediately...even if you don't have health insurance. There are many places where you can get a free mammogram. There are also place that offer free treatments for breast cancer.

Let's not just be aware of breast cancer and it's consequences during the month of October. Breast cancer kills all year long.

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Content by Sol Rosales

I never thought I’d need to Compare Texas Electric Companies to get a good deal since I came from a state where you had one choice of energy companies but I’ve learned a lot of new things being here in Texas. I love my little ranch style house but people are so friendly – almost overly so – I’m not used to my neighbors coming over with baskets of muffins wanting to talk and be best friends, you know? I loved my old place but it was time for a change and when this job of a lifetime opened up I didn’t really have much of a choice. I’m going to make a great life here and I know it’s going to take time but I’m going to find out what my niche is here in Texas and go with it. That’s all I can really ask for in the end you know what I mean? And that’s what really counts for me and my family.