VIA: UrbanHousecallMagazine.com Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease affecting multiple organ systems in the body. Often times undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, the cause of this potentially life-threatening disease is still unknown. Once regarded as rare, it is now believed that there are many people living with sarcoidosis without ever knowing it. It is a disease in which […]

Via: UrbanHousecalls.com Many times we’ve heard the phrase “You are what you eat”.  But how many of us can say we really know what we’re eating?  It’s estimated that 90% of chronic illnesses today are diet related.  These include diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and even some cancers. Some simple, yet profound changes can alter the […]

Via: UrbanHousecallMagazine.com November is American Diabetes Month. While we are working to increase the awareness among those who may have the disease and not know it, it is also necessary to educate those known diabetics about the importance of blood sugar control and the fact that it is possible to live a healthy life with […]

Via: UrbanHousecallMagazine.com Are you having trouble managing your blood sugars or finding a dietary regimen that works for you? Here are just a few tips that may improve your blood sugars quickly: 1)      Eat, Eat, Eat! Ok, there is one stipulation…. you have to eat the RIGHT things.  We will discuss what the “right” things […]

A 10-year-old Georgia boy is already building a career as a fitness guru. C.J. Sentor teaches fitness classes, has a fitness DVD,  and does his…

Tia Mowry Hardrict recently opened up about having endometriosis on The Daily Love blog. In the blog Hardrict explains her belief that there is a direct connection between our diet and our health. Here’s an excerpt from that piece. My husband, Cory Hardrict, lives an extremely holistic lifestyle. Throughout the years, he tried to influence […]

2011 Women’s Empowerment Conference, Evolution of Women: Empowering Girls and Strengthening Women will be 9 a.m. – Noon, April 9th at West Charlotte High School, 2219 Senior Dr. The event is hosted by Johnson C. Smith University; Department of Social Work, Community Organization and Development Class & ForeSight Leadership Training. The purpose of this conference […]

Being healthy and incorporating a daily routine of exercise and eating healthy is important.  Stroke is the third-leading killer in the U.S. after cancer and heart disease.

By Tanya Wilson 360You Enough is enough! I am mad as heck at the recent comments by Rush Limbaugh regarding Michelle Obama’s recent trip with her daughters to Vail Colorado. His comments around her meal selection were insidiously laced with lies and venom. To suggest that she lacks focus on health and wellness because she […]

Here is the  poem “Promise Yourself” that was shared by my new role model, Ernestine Shepherd,  74 Years Young, Black Female Body Builder. Enjoy the inspiration: Promise yourself to be strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends […]

Trying to accomplish it all — at times simultaneously — we often have even less time for ourselves, our friends, and our families and end up instead with more stress, which can eventually lead to health problems. Try the following tips to simplify your life for a happier, healthier you. 1. Learn to say no. […]