Since 1972, providing quality has remained the cornerstone of Broward Health Imperial Point’s mission. While continuing to meet the needs of the growing community, this dedicated team of compassionate physicians and medical staff have one, demonstrated, constant goal: to provide safe and expert care. Part of Broward County’s largest and most established health system Broward […]
Grace And Frankie, Our New Golden Girls…
By Shelly Allen Have I been living under a rock? Quite possibly I have and that could be the only explanation for my being completely unaware of a dynamic, little show called Grace and Frankie on Netflix. I mean, I did heard of it but I just never tuned in. Well, Alicia and I have […]
Using Essential Oils May Help Calm Cold and Flu Symptoms
By Shelly Allen, CEOC, AADP Every year millions of people suffer from symptoms of a cold and flu. Did you know essential oils may help relieve some of those symptoms? According to estimates, adults and children in the U.S. get 1 billion colds each year. There are over 200 viruses that can cause a cold. […]
Top Gay Events in Florida in 2019
Gay Events are always big in Florida! Take a look at this list and let us know in the comments if you plan on attending any of them. Pride South Florida, Fort Lauderdale (February 22-24) Held for decades running, this is a well-run and well-attended (some regard it as the largest pride event in the […]
Do You Really Need the New Year to Make Resolutions?
It’s that time of the year again when most people start making resolutions for the New Year. For many it’s an excuse to put off the inevitable for a few more days or weeks, as they revel in the year-end bubble. Lose weight. Organize closets. Clean out the attic. Stick to a budget. Sounds familiar? […]
Coming Out As A Republican To My Democrat Family Went Worse Than Coming Out Gay
I reached my threshold where no amount of hypothetical Republican bigotry or greed could approach the magnitude of hypocrisy, corruption, or criminality I saw rotting Democrats. I am not a sex offender. But a number of my friends no longer have time to see me. Lifelong acquaintances now regard me with fear and distrust. I […]
How To Make Irish Coffee
It’s that time of year where the nights are cool and the days are pleasant. On those nights you want something to warm your bones, there’s nothing better than an Irish Coffee. But what is it and how do you make it? Irish coffee (Irish: caife Gaelach) is a cocktail consisting of hot coffee, Irish […]
Research Suggests Frankincense Essential Oil May Be a Useful Tool in Fighting Breast Cancer
By Shelly Allen, CEOC, AADP accredited In continuing our Essential Oils for Breast Health series, this week we will focus on Frankincense essential oil. Frankincense is probably one of the most widely recognized essential oils along with it’s BFF, Myrrh. Anyone who has any affiliation with the bible will immediately reflect on frankincense and myrrh […]
Essential Oils for Breast Health
By Shelly Allen, CEOC, AADP [dropcap]O[/dropcap]ctober is breast cancer awareness month, which is kind of interesting because I don’t think anyone reading this article isn’t aware of breast cancer. We all know someone who has gotten the call from the doctor’s office after a breast cancer test, “The doctor would like to see you…” From […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
What You Need to Know Thanks to earlier detection – through screening and increased awareness – and better treatments, a woman’s risk of dying of breast dropped 38 percent between the late 1980s and 2014, translating into 297,300 fewer breast cancer deaths during that time. However, there’s much more to be done. Breast cancer is […]