‘We need to understand that there is no formula for how women should lead their lives. That is why we must respect the choices that each woman makes for herself and her family. Every woman deserves the chance to realize her God-given potential.’- Hillary Clinton
Look Fashionable on a budget
Boma Benjy – Iwuoha
We all know the phrase, “Looking good is good business” and of course, your budget will determine how much you can spend on clothes. It’s not farfetched to say that many ladies have limited budgets for fashion though we tend to overstretch it sometimes; the bottom line is, we don’t all have limitless fashion budgets. However, with a better eye for quality and a few after-purchase fixes, you can find budget clothes that still make you feel good and comfortable regardless of how much you paid for them.
8 Ways to Heal or Prevent Fibroids
By: Dr. Josh Axe Fibroids are extremely common. In fact, about 75 percent of women experience them at some point in their lives. Ranging in size from a few millimeters to the size of watermelons, fibroids are responsible for more than 200,000 hysterectomies each year. What are fibroids? They’re non-cancerous tumors found within the uterine walls, often resulting in a change in the size or shape of the uterus as well as several unpleasant symptoms. However, they can also be symptomless. So whether you know you have fibroids or not, it’s a great idea for any woman to do things to naturally prevent these common growths in the uterus. Studies have shown that avoiding high blood pressure lowers the risk of developing them. According to research from the Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health, there’s a strong and independent association between blood pressure and risk for fibroids in premenopausal women. Some risk factors for fibroids are…
Longest Surviving Type 1 Diabetes Sufferer Tells Her Story
New Zealand is home to the world’s longest survivors of type 1 diabetes. Eighty-four-year-old Winsome Johnston has defied the odds, in more ways than one.
Ms Johnston as always has lots of people to buy presents for around Christmas – four generations, in fact. But none of this was meant to happen.
The Spicy Thought of Brazil’s Prawn Stew
Asides many things that the South American state of Brazil is known for- beautiful women, lovely beaches and tourist sites, great music, its cuisine also stand out as one outstanding aspect to look forward to ahead of the Rio Olympics 2016. Brazilian cuisine lined with relics of European, African and Amerindian spices, has turned out to be highly sought after by people from all around the world.
Norma Nashed, a Rural Diamond restoring hope to orphaned children
By Boma Benjy – Iwuoha Norma Nashed is the founder and president of Restore A Child; a ministry for orphans, operating over 20 orphanages in across 15 countries. The ministry works with thousands of children living in poverty and empowering them through schools, agricultural development, orphanages and other venues to grow and become responsible and productive citizens who can make a change in their communities and promote peace and prosperity in the world. Norma has devoted her life and resources to caring for others and this is her story. Norma was born in Ramallah a Palestinian city located 10 km north of Jerusalem. Her parents moved to Amman, Jordan when she was an infant and there she was raised alongside her six siblings in very modest circumstances. The family lived together in a single room house with no electricity and an outdoor makeshift kitchen and though her father made a…
Zika Spotlights Latin America’s Reproductive Rights
Written by Christine Chung
The World Health Organisation advises people living in Zika-affected areas to avoid getting pregnant. But some experts say that suggestion is unrealistic in a region where women’s reproductive rights are severely limited by law.