Women’s Health
HerFamily (NE) June 2013
It was just eight weeks after Amberly Wagner-Connolly had given birth to twins when she received the devastating news that she had breast cancer. She was just 29.
“I knew that life as I knew it would never be the same,” she recalls.... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) March 2013
Currently, my kids’ schedules are a wee bit embarrassing. For about the next month, we’re finishing up winter activities, and yet spring activities have begun.
Monday evenings look like some kind of bizarre parental... Read More
Her Living (NE) February/March 2013
As a young woman of just 38 years old, Dionne Whitfield didn’t fit the typical description of a heart disease patient. But there she was, standing in front of the cardiologist, still tired and breathless after undergoing a treadmill test,... Read More
Lioness Magazine (MA) November 2012
French women do get fat. Indeed, I grew up on the sunny island of Corsica - southeast of the French mainland – an overweight teenager. I ate Napoleons like they were going out of style, and eventually packed on a whopping 50... Read More
Lioness Magazine (MA) October 2012
Imagine sitting in the waiting room of your hospital’s radiology and imaging department. It’s your annual mammogram appointment and you’re loathing the idea of “getting squished.” To distract yourself, you pick up the worn, six-month-old copy of... Read More
Western Mass Women Magazine (MA) Sep-Oct 2012
Every year more people are opting to do home workouts versus joining a gym as proven by the “Insanity” and “P90X” craze. But what if you’re not at that level of fitness yet? Here are a few ideas for home fitness... Read More
Her Living (NE) August/September 2012
Most Americans have a vision of their healthiest, youngest looking self! From fitting into skinny jeans to bright, white smiles in glossy magazines, everyone wants to look and feel their best. As a health-centered dentist, the question becomes... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) July 2012
This year I’m expanding the herb garden because I want to have more available to us for those sniffles and belly aches. Herbs are nothing new to me. I used to own Shady Side Herb Farm in Coram where I grew thousands of basil plants for... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) April 2012
Listening to the many-sided journey of clinical herbalist, Cynthia Stacey, also known as Thea Summer Deer, one can’t help experiencing her deep love of all things growing on and in Earth Mother. I first met Thea briefly last fall at the Southea ...Listening to the many-sided journey of clinical herbalist, Cynthia Stacey, also known as Thea Summer Deer, one can’t help experiencing her deep love of all things growing on and in Earth Mother. I first met Thea briefly last fall at the... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) May 2012
People say that we don’t know how strong we are until our strength is all that remains. On July 17, 2011, Shannon Chisholm began her journey of finding that strength. Shannon, 5’1” and barely 110 pounds, was an ...People say that we don’t know how strong we are until our strength is all that remains. On July 17, 2011, Shannon Chisholm began her journey of finding that strength. Shannon, 5’1” and barely 110 pounds, was... Read More
Her Living (NE) June/July 2012
More people today are surviving cancer than ever before. But the road to survival is often a challenging one, filled with both physical and emotional challenges. These cancer survivors share their stories of hope, perseverance and survival.
De ...More people today are surviving cancer than ever before. But the road to survival is often a challenging one, filled with both physical and emotional challenges. These cancer survivors share their stories of hope, perseverance and survival.... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Advice comes from every camp when you’re expecting a baby. Friends and family alike offer opinions on everything from diapers and pacifiers to whether you should nurse. While breastfeeding offers numerous health benefits for both baby and mothe ...Advice comes from every camp when you’re expecting a baby. Friends and family alike offer opinions on everything from diapers and pacifiers to whether you should nurse. While breastfeeding offers numerous health benefits for both baby and... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) April 2012
Melissa Mower grew up on the East Coast, but says she feels blessed to have called Montana home for over 20 years. She originally traveled to Montana on vacation with a friend and fell in love with the small village of Whitefish. & ...
Melissa Mower grew up on the East Coast, but says she feels blessed to have called Montana home for over 20 years. She originally traveled to Montana on vacation with a friend and fell in love with the small village of Whitefish. ... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) May 2012
Asheville artist, Adrienne van Dooren began a series of dance-inspired paintings to increase awareness of breast cancer and raise funds for research. Several original oil paintings are currently on display at the Grand Bohemian Gallery. I interviewed ...Asheville artist, Adrienne van Dooren began a series of dance-inspired paintings to increase awareness of breast cancer and raise funds for research. Several original oil paintings are currently on display at the Grand Bohemian Gallery. I... Read More
Minnesota Women's Press (MN) Feb 2012
“I think there’s something wrong with me. In case I don’t get back in time, you’d better stay here and take Owen to camp.”
I said something like this to my husband around 8:30 a.m.&nbs ...
“I think there’s something wrong with me. In case I don’t get back in time, you’d better stay here and take Owen to camp.”
I said something like this to my husband around 8:30 a.m.... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
This month I am going to focus on all three aspects of healthy living―Mind, Body and Fuel―and give you a few simple tips to losing fat and getting healthier in 2012. Tip 1: Take note of all the little changes. All the worthwhile changes in life t ...This month I am going to focus on all three aspects of healthy living―Mind, Body and Fuel―and give you a few simple tips to losing fat and getting healthier in 2012. Tip 1: Take note of all the little changes. All the worthwhile changes in life take... Read More
Her Living (NE) February/March 2013
As a young woman of just 38 years old, Dionne Whitfield didn’t fit the typical description of a heart disease patient. But there she was, standing in front of the cardiologist, still tired and breathless after undergoing a treadmill test,... Read More
Western Mass Women Magazine (MA) Sep-Oct 2012
Every year more people are opting to do home workouts versus joining a gym as proven by the “Insanity” and “P90X” craze. But what if you’re not at that level of fitness yet? Here are a few ideas for home fitness... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) April 2012
Listening to the many-sided journey of clinical herbalist, Cynthia Stacey, also known as Thea Summer Deer, one can’t help experiencing her deep love of all things growing on and in Earth Mother. I first met Thea briefly last fall at the... Read More
Her Living (NE) August/September 2012
Most Americans have a vision of their healthiest, youngest looking self! From fitting into skinny jeans to bright, white smiles in glossy magazines, everyone wants to look and feel their best. As a health-centered dentist, the question becomes... Read More
Her Living (NE) June/July 2012
More people today are surviving cancer than ever before. But the road to survival is often a challenging one, filled with both physical and emotional challenges. These cancer survivors share their stories of hope, perseverance and survival.... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) May 2012
People say that we don’t know how strong we are until our strength is all that remains. On July 17, 2011, Shannon Chisholm began her journey of finding that strength. Shannon, 5’1” and barely 110 pounds, was... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) April 2012
Melissa Mower grew up on the East Coast, but says she feels blessed to have called Montana home for over 20 years. She originally traveled to Montana on vacation with a friend and fell in love with the small village of Whitefish. ... Read More
Minnesota Women's Press (MN) Feb 2012
“I think there’s something wrong with me. In case I don’t get back in time, you’d better stay here and take Owen to camp.”
I said something like this to my husband around 8:30 a.m.... Read More