http://girlfriendshealthguide.com Keeping you up to date with the latest news in health and fitness for women Fri, 02 May 2008 19:30:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I care about my child. Even though I may not attend parent conferences and other school activities, I do value the time that teachers spend with my child.  Work schedule, taking care of siblings and other activities simply take a lot of the free time that I'd like to spend with ... http://girlfriendshealthguide.com/archives/191 While alcohol is widely used in our society, it can clearly have negative effects on women and can lead to larger medical problems.  With 2-3 drinks per day, a woman increases her risk of developing cirrhosis or high blood pressure.  At four or more drinks per day, there is a ... http://girlfriendshealthguide.com/archives/190 So much of the information we read, see,or hear about cancer addresses awareness, prevention, research, even treatment, but there is another component of cancer that often times is not covered and that is the emotional side of cancer. So, you or a family member is diagnosed with cancer.  Now what?  Well, ... http://girlfriendshealthguide.com/archives/189 Tobacco affects everyone differently.  One baby might be harmed by the mother's smoking, yet another may not.  Smoking can harm the baby in different ways at different times during the pregnancy. Smoking can cause a mother to lose her baby, or give birth too early before the baby's body and organs ... http://girlfriendshealthguide.com/archives/188 "When my feet hurt, I hurt all over!"  Podiatrists hear this so frequently.  This is how people feel about their foot pain.  They can't think clearly or focus because of the aching pain.   Pain is the number one reason a person will seek professional care.  I know that, when I get ... http://girlfriendshealthguide.com/archives/187 We got issues that we don't even talk about in the church.  Even domestic violence that's going on, it's not going on only in the world; it's going on in the church.  If we're not willing to take it beyond the four walls of the church, then how can the ... http://girlfriendshealthguide.com/archives/186 There are many programs to help you and your children get free or low cost health care.  Many families, working and non-working, are eligible.  These programs offer many benefits, such as doctor visits, hospital services, prenatal care, HealthCheck and check-ups, immunization shots, eyeglasses, hearing aids, prescription drugs, family planning, therapies, ... http://girlfriendshealthguide.com/archives/185 Girlfriends Health Guide for Women of Color is excited to announce that as of April 1, 2008, it will be teaming up with the Sister Study, a study done by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).  The Sister Study is aimed at women in the U.S. and Puerto ... http://girlfriendshealthguide.com/archives/184 A recent stay in the hospital became the most relaxing, inspiring, spiritual week I've had in a while.  There was a peacefulness that comforted me.  There was a coming together of all that is good in my life.  I have never felt more grateful for being alive, regardless of my ... http://girlfriendshealthguide.com/archives/183 On Wednesday, January 30, 2008 the BloodCenter was honored to facilitate the first reunion for patients with sickle cell disease and their blood donors.  Bob Moore, a weather anchor and reporter for Fox 6 News Milwaukee, was the emcee for the event which took place at the YMCA Northside Branch ... http://girlfriendshealthguide.com/archives/182