Your Purpose & Your Health

How many of you feel that not living out what’s deep inside of you is literally making you sick?

You know what to do, but you simply have not the courage to live it out.  Day in and day out you are urged from within to take that dreaded first step onto the known yet unknown path.  The path is known because you see it in your mind’s eye, you feel it, you experience it as real and familiar.  Yet the path is unknown for you have yet to truly live by FAITH guided by the spontaneous leadership of the Spirit within.

Think about it.  Which is better, to allow your purpose to perish with you or to courageously take the first step in full confidence that if you keep the vision, persistently act from that vision, that you will see it manifested in physical form.  This is healthy living!

FREE Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening

Hello Sistah’s!  I’m sure that many of you know of at least one person affected by cancer.  Not having health insurance is one of the reasons why many of us don’t get checked regularly or have a new breast lump checked right away.   The unfortunate result is finding cancer at later stages with possibly lower survival rates.  Fortunately, there’s an easy solution that’s available today!

Did you know that uninsured Sistah’s, may qualify for a FREE preventive health visit at La MammaSpa?

That’s right!  If you qualify, you will receive a complete history, physical exam, BMI, waist measurement, pap smear, and mammogram, which is scheduled the same day of your exam absolutely FREE!  Furthermore, La MammaSpa offers low cost preventive health labs.  These labs allow you to learn more about your risks for cardiovascular disease.  These labs includes lipid levels, thyroid function, blood count, diabetes screening, urine analysis, and comprehensive metabolic profile.

If you have a finding suspicious of breast or cervical cancer, you will be referred either for additional screenings, to a participating breast surgeon, or to a participating gynecologist for diagnostic work-up – FREE!

So, stop worrying about getting breast cancer or that lump you’ve found in your breast.  Instead, get the facts.  Let’s see if you qualify:

• Sistah’s 40 – 64 may be eligible to get full screening; Sistah’s under 40 with breast complaints may be  eligible to receive breast cancer screening service only.

• No insurance or underinsured. Underinsured is insurance that does not cover cancer screening (i.e. mammograms) or has a high deductible that the you are unable to pay.

• Meet these Income Eligibility Guidelines

(Effective March 20, 2009, until revised)
Household Size      Annual            Monthly
1                               $21,660           $1,805
2                              $29,140            $2,428
3                              $36,620            $3,052
4                              $44,100            $3,675
5                              $51,580            $4,298
6                              $59,060            $4,922
7                              $66,540            $5,545
8                              $74,020            $6,168

Do you or someone you know qualifies?  If so, call for your appointment today, 205.783.7293.

Already diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer and uninsured?

If you meet these guidelines and have a diagnosis of breast or cervical cancer and haven’t started treatment, you need to apply for Medicaid for cancer treatment!  So, don’t hesitate, let’s talk soon:  205.783.7293, email La MammaSpa@live.com, or complete the contact information below.

PASS IT ON!  SAVE A LIFE!

It’s Your Time! Because when mama’s happy…

“It’s Your Time” is this year’s theme for National Women’s Health Week celebrated May 9 – 15, 2010.  National Women’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Women’s Health (OWH).  During this week, if you are a women, you are encouraged to make your health a top priority.  You are often the caregivers for your spouses, children, and parents and forget to focus on your own health.  According to research, by taking care of  you, the health of your family also improves.  You are encouraged to take the following simple steps for a longer, healthier, and happier life.

1. Get at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or a combination of both each week
2. Eat a nutritious diet – watch out for the carbs
   
3. Visit a health care professional to receive regular checkups and preventive screenings
4. Avoid risky behaviors, such as smoking and not wearing seatbelt
5. Pay attention to your mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress

Take these simple steps to enjoy a healthier, happier, and longer life.  Because when mama’s happy & healthy, everybody’s happy & healthy.

Ref:  http://www.womenshealth.gov/whw/activity-planning/womens-health-week.pd