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Let me preface the following commentary by saying, “I LOVE CAPITALISM!” Our system of capitalism affords freedom, opportunity and the power of choice for everyone—the entrepreneur, as well as the consumer.  It’s a system that encourages competition, and competition brings about better products at better prices.  But, as with most things, there are pros and cons to capitalism, and this is especially true when it comes to our health. Over and over again, when I am presenting to groups on the topic of health, and I bring up the role of big business, I witness a jaw-dropping, eye-opening response—especially with respect to preventable disease.  This is because, unless you are extremely shrewd, you are not likely to realize the dramatic influence the business world has on our personal health and well being. Consider this: 1. BIG BUSINESS spends billions of dollars on marketing and advertising to persuade us to consume foods and beverages that increase...

  The decision to join The BOSS Network was an easy one.  But my motivation for joining is probably not typical.  Yes, I wanted to connect with other women who are leaders in their fields.  Yes, I was impressed with the networking opportunity afforded by this particular social media.  And yes, I considered the possibility that I might be a source of inspiration to other, particularly younger, women.  But all of those things were just icing on the cake. So, let me tell you about the cake, or the real reason why I joined.  It is my passion, indeed my calling, to compel, motivate and encourage African-American women to live in such a way that we realize optimal health.  Right now, lifestyle related illnesses are impacting us on all fronts:  they drain our energy, shorten our life spans, reduce our productivity, diminish our quality of life and sap us financially—especially those who have no health insurance. My book, Spiritual Secrets to Weigh...