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Diana lost 165 pounds

November 9, 2017 by Ajima Jackson 4 Comments

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Transformation of the Day: Diana lost 165 pounds. After treatment for breast cancer, her doctor encouraged her to embrace exercise and healthy eating habits. It took a few years, but she was able to adopt a new mindset. Going plant-based and exercising regularly has changed her life. Check out her journey. In 2009, I was […]

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La’Tresha lost 42 pounds

January 8, 2017 by Ajima Jackson 1 Comment

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Transformation of the Day: La’Tresha lost 42 pounds. Being diagnosed with stage III colon cancer dramatically changed her health, but also her relationship with food. Due to treatment, the sight, smell and taste of food made her physically ill and she lost a lot of weight. With recovery came the joy of eating again and weight […]

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What Is Cellulite, Really?

August 25, 2015 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

Orange peels thighs, cottage cheese butt, fat dimples… These are just some of the names people use in reference to cellulite. Despite this condition being general associated with being overweight and eating unhealthy foods, roughly 80-90% of women have it. These are women of various sizes, small and large. Many of which may not be aware […]

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What is Lupus: The Basics

January 17, 2014 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

“African-American women are three times more likely to get lupus than white women. African-American women tend to develop lupus at a younger age and have more severe symptoms than white women.” – womenshealth.gov Note: Let me just note at the beginning of this article that there is much to learn about Lupus and the research […]

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What is PCOS and how does it affect weight gain and weight loss?

December 19, 2013 by Ajima Jackson 4 Comments

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has been directly linked to the weight gain in some women. If you are following all of the right practices to lose weight and haven’t made progress, or are gaining weight even though you are exercising and have reduced your caloric intake, you may want to ask your doctor about being […]

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4 Prescription Weight Loss Pills You Should Know About

December 12, 2013 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

There is some good news about the change in how obesity is viewed as a disease by the medical community.  It may now be easier for you to have access to medical weight loss and weight management treatments covered by insurance, if you and your doctor feel it is the best choice for you. There […]

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What is the Keto Diet?

November 21, 2013 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

The ketogenic diet, better known as the “keto” diet, is a diet that was originally developed to help people with difficult to control epilepsy (specifically, children with epilepsy). It is a high-fat, moderate protein, low carbohydrate diet. Here’s why it has been recommended for epilepsy: Carbohydrates are important for brain function, usually in the form […]

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Candida Symptoms and How to Cleanse It from the Body

June 27, 2013 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

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Candida, the medical term for yeast overgrowth, can occur anywhere on the body – both internally and externally. Rather than something you catch, Candida (yeast) is present in the body at all times. In fact, it plays a vital role in bodily functions, aids in digestion and keeps certain types of bacteria from overpopulating. Most […]

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Do you know what Really makes that meat look red?

February 6, 2013 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

Today’s Inspiration:  Another reason to consider a plant-based diet. – Did you know that some of meat we purchase has been treated with a “harmless” dose carbon-monoxide to make it look fresher. It give the meat a bright red color.  This treatment was approved by the FDA in 2004.  The worry is not only the […]

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