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HIV/AIDS & Depression | Fighting Both with Diet and Exercise

April 15, 2019

Hey Sis! Can you believe it’s spring time already? One great thing about Spring is that the constant dark and gloomy days begin to get more sparse as time goes on. One thing about winter, is that it brings on something called seasonal depression disorder. Becoming depressed, simply because it’s getting colder outside is really a thing, and coupled with a recent HIV/AIDS diagnosis, can mean tough times. The weather clearing up isn’t the only thing that can be done to fight this tragic combination, and leaving your happiness completely up to the time of year isn’t the recommended way to go. Being more proactive before hard times hit Here at BGH we provide a lot of information on wellness whether it be recipes, exercise routines, and...

The Low-Down on Fiber

April 12, 2019

Body, Eat Healthy, Fitness Guide, Get Fit, Look Good

Hey sis! I hope your day is filled with joy and happiness, and that your dreams are becoming reality. Here at BGH we are very health conscious and always recommend eating strategically to maximize the benefits of the food you're eating. Today however, I wanted to come and talk about something that's important, but is also kinda rare when you’re reading the backs of your food labels, and that is fiber. What is Fiber? Fiber is dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, that are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes. That’s just google’s definition, in layman’s terms fiber is what helps hold your poop together. You see, there is a type of fiber that your body can’t really break down, so because...

8-day Keto trial and Shake Review

March 26, 2019

Body, Eat Healthy, Fight Disease, Fitness Guide, Get Fit, Look Good, Uncategorized

Hey sis! I hope everything is going well for you. So if you remember a couple of weeks ago I mention that I would be doing a trial run of the keto diet for 8 days, and that I would be incorporating a new keto shake product in my diet during this trial run. So how did it go? First let me preface this by saying that Keto is not easy! Not saying that I thought it would be because I’m a carb loving fool, but I thought “oh I can do this for a bit, as long as I plan ahead and stay creative with the meals”, boy was I wrong. Keto is not for the faint of heart, there was several times during this trial...

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Intermittent Fasting!

March 23, 2019

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Diets. The trendy ones catch our eye and make us want to reap the same benefits and results of the before and after picture testimonials on tv or social media. We try them and grow extremely disappointed in the diet and false hope we were given. What about intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting is a cyclical pattern of eating and fasting. This diet strays from telling the kinds of foods one should eat and gives those who act on this fasting the times in which they should eat. The 16/8 method involves restricting your daily eating period to 8 hours, such as 1–9 p.m. Then you fast for 16 hours in between.This sounds like a long time to refrain from eating but generally this time is...

Top 3 VEGAN recipes that Omnivores will Love!

March 19, 2019

Body, Eat Healthy, Fight Disease, Get Fit, Look Good, Strong Mind

Hey sis! I hope all is going well on your journeys, and that day by day you are inching closer to your goals whatever they may be. Speaking of goals and journeys, I know a lot of us have the goals that we want to live healthier lives and to lose our maintain weight. Many people will tell you that a vegan lifestyle is the best way to lose weight and be healthier overall. I’m no doctor so I can't say for sure, but what I can say is that incorporating vegan meals into your lifestyle, will not only help you shed a few pounds, but can also help you save a few bucks on your grocery bill. I have tried on and off several...

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What is MS and How Does it Affect Women?

March 16, 2019

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is generally considered an autoimmune condition that affects the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system. Both men and women are affected by MS, however, women are affected more often than men. The body’s immune cells attack the nervous system which can occur in the brain, spinal cord, or optic nerves. Muscle Symptoms muscle spasmsnumbnessbalance problemslack of coordinationdifficulty moving limbstrouble walkingweakness or tremor in one or both arms or legs Symptoms Specific to Women Women have increased MS symptoms during their periods possibly because of a drop in estrogen levels during that time.MS does not have an effect on fertility, which means that MS won’t keep you from getting pregnant or giving birth to a healthy child.For most women, MS symptoms stabilize or improve...

World Sleep Day!!!

March 15, 2019

Body, Uncategorized

Do you know what today is? It’s World Sleep Day!!! If you’re anything like me sleep is not something you get a lot of so I think it’s an understatement to say that I’m excited about this particular day. World Sleep Day is annually celebrated and is used to bring attention to the importance of sleep and important issues related to sleep. Currently, there are 55 countries who are participating in World Sleep Day and over 282 official delegates have joined the campaign. The World Sleep Society hosts World Sleep Day and has done so since 2007. This year is the 12th annual World Sleep Day. Issues related to sleep, including medicine, education, social aspects and driving are some of the important aspects that World...

Happy National potato Chip Day | 3 Healthy and Fun Alternatives

March 14, 2019

Body, Eat Healthy, Look Good, Strong Mind

Hey sis! I hope that your weight loss journey is going well queen! As we all know, when you are dieting, there are so many restrictions put on the types of food that you can eat, and how much you can eat. You're likely to see the list of food you can eat to dwindle down to very few, and almost zero of your favorites are going to make the cut. Not to worry though! There are many fun ways that you can substitute some of your favorite snacks for a diet friendly version. So in honor of national potato chip day, I thought I would give you some healthier options to eat instead of potato chips, that taste good too! Kale Chips I’ve been a fan...

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The Effects of Smoking on Women’s Health

March 13, 2019

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Smoking is an addictive habit that many people are still dealing with years after the increase in extensive research brought forth. We have some knowledge of the general effects of smoking, but like anything, women are affected differently. Cigarette smoke is comprised of a mix of over 7,000 chemicals, breathing these chemicals in can damage nearly any part of the body. Smoking cigarettes can cause issues with the reproductive parts and process. In the event that a woman is able to conceive a child but continues to smoke cigarettes while she is pregnant, she can experience pregnancy complications such as an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilized egg fails to reach the womb, but instead begins to grow outside of the womb. This...

8-day Keto Kickstart | Spring cleaning for the body

March 12, 2019

Body, Eat Healthy, Look Good, Strong Mind

Hey Sis! I hope you're doing well on your life journey thus far! I know that we are all on different journeys in different parts of our life, but I know that there is one thing that we are are working on together and that's our weight. Whether it is for weight loss, weight maintenance, a health issue or purely cosmetic, our weight is something that drives all of us, to live more active and full lives, including me. So since #SpringCleaning is coming I thought I would jumpstart it by doing some cleaning of my body. I have decided to do an 8-day Keto Kickstart to get my cravings under control, and get back on my healthy eating plan. You see I have kinda...

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