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Overweight? You Might Have Food Allergies

As I shared a few days ago, I used to struggle with my weight.  But what I didn’t tell you is the weight was the least of my troubles. A couple of years ago I started having chest pains, mainly upon awakening in the morning.  This was accompanied by nausea.  This went...

Got Lumps? How is your Thyroid Health?

January is thyroid awareness month.  I had a scary experience last year when I just randomly touched my neck and felt a lump on one side.  Fortunately I had a good friend who had gone through a thyroid illness, and good insurance.  I immediately called on both. My...

For My Sistas – Black Women and Weight Loss in 2012

This week I saw a fabulous Janet Jackson starring in a Nutrisystem commercial.  I also noticed two or three new J-Hud commercials for Weight Watchers.  And of course there’s the bad ass Mariah Carey Jenny Craig spot, where they fail to mention her 7 day a week...