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Life and Style… Curvy… Daily Venus Diva, the Lifestyle Magazine for Women with Curves

$33,000 Per Pound: The REAL Weight Loss Willpower

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Last week I watched an interesting story on 20/20 called “Losing It: The Big Fat Trap”, which really shocked me on how much these weight loss companies and celebrities profit by endorsing their product. We’ve seen them all: Kirstie Alley, Valerie Bertinelli, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Janet Jackson and the list goes on. All of [...]

Unborn Babies Given Drugs to Prevent Obesity

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I thought I had heard it all!  The horrible “fear” of obesity has reached an all time high in the UK.  According to the Daily Mail, a new trial has begun to prevent  overweight mothers from developing gestational diabetes  and giving birth to “Sumo Babies”. Gestational diabetes starts when your body is not able to [...]

Without Guilt, Without Shame: How State Aid & Charities Helped Me

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When I joined the workforce towards the end of my high school career, I never paid any attention to where my money was going, I just knew it was going to taxes and somebody named FICA. However, as economic times changed around 2009, I got real acquainted to where my some of the funds went [...]

Dealing with Sensitive Skin and Children

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There are a few skin disorders that can affect children. Here’s a couple that I’ve had experience with and some of the treatments I’ve used. Eczema Eczema is itchy inflamed skin. It’s believed to be caused by a reaction to an allergen. It can show up on many areas of the body. The key is [...]

Susan G. Koman Cuts Ties To Planned Parenthood

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The news that Susan G. Koman For The Cure will no longer give money to Planned Parenthood left many women upset, confused and outraged over their decision. Women frowning upon their decision have commented on Facebook and blog posts since the news was announced. For years Planned Parenthood has been considered the nation’s leading sexual [...]

Tips For Coping With A High Risk Pregnancy

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Enduring a high-risk pregnancy can be an overwhelming experience of stress, fear and unknowns, leading to more questions than answers. Many of these moms adhere to strict regimes of bed rest; face major changes in lifestyle and relationships; and are subject to dozens of doctor visits and even surgery or medications to protect their unborn [...]

Surviving Morning Sickness: What Every Pregnant Woman Needs To Know

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When does morning sickness end? This is a question that fifty to eighty percent of pregnant woman ask during their pregnancies. The sad thing about morning sickness is that it doesn’t always last just in the morning, it can last all day. How Soon Does Morning Sickness Start? For some new mom’s to be morning [...]

Helpful Tips for Couples w/ Infertility

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Over 6.1 million Americans of child bearing age have difficulty conceiving. While preparing to have a baby can be a very exciting time for couples, it can also be very hard on couples who haven’t tested positive yet and have been trying for some time. Below are some helpful tips for couples dealing with infertility. [...]

Helpful Tips for Couples with Infertility

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Over 6.1 million Americans of child bearing age have difficulty conceiving. While preparing to have a baby can be a very exciting time for couples, it can also be very hard on couples who haven’t tested positive yet and have been trying for some time. Below are some helpful tips for couples dealing with infertility. [...]

Breastfeeding While Working Does Mix

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I recently encountered a young woman who was having her second baby and was stressing over how she could breastfeed and work. I’m a research nut so I subscribed to everything baby related and information about the subject to share with her. When it’s time to return to work you can start to bottlefeed the [...]


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