NIA Guide for Black Women: Choosing Health and Wellness

by Sheryl Huggins, Cheryl Mayberry McKissack

Overview

The third title in the Nia Guide series is a positive and practical guide to making the right choices in order to foster wellness in every aspect of life, from health and fitness to nutrition to psychic and emotional well-being. It’s full of insightful perspectives on the daily challenges black women face when it comes to taking care of themselves—at home or at work, in their families, relationships, and office environments. As with every Nia Guide, it offers a plethora of helpful tips, practical suggestions, useful insights, and personal stories from other successful black women, developed with the editors and contributors to NiaOnline.com

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781932841060
Publisher:	Agate Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/28/2005
Series:	NIA Guides
Pages:	195
Product dimensions:	6.04(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

	Introduction & Acknowledgements	vii
Part 1	Better Health: What Choice Do We Have?	1
Chapter 1	The Black Women's Health Imperative on the State of Black Women's Health	2
Chapter 2	Recognizing and Preventing Diabetes	11
Part 2	Strting with the Basics	17
Chapter 3	The Challenge of the Twenties: Developing Good Habits to Last a Lifetime	18
Chapter 4	How to Get the Sleep You Need	28
Chapter 5	Do You Need More Sleep?	31
Chapter 6	Go With the Flow: The Truth About Water and Good Health	36
Chapter 7	Right on Time: Advice on Staying Regular	43
Part 3	Seeking Sense and Sanctuary	51
Chapter 8	Are You Depressed?	52
Chapter 9	Daughters of a Dream Deferred	55
Chapter 10	How to Let Your Inner Light Shine	58
Chapter 11	Pass the Passion, Please!	61
Chapter 12	The Connection Between Post-Traumatic Slavery Disorder and Depression in Black Women	64
Chapter 13	At-Home Pampering	75
Chapter 14	The Challenge of the Thirties: Accepting the Battle	78
Part 4	Loving and Honoring the Woman in You	85
Chapter 15	What You Should Know About Pap Tests	86
Chapter 16	Are You at Risk for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?	90
Chapter 17	Reduce Your Risk of Cancer	93
Chapter 18	One Sister's Health Challenge	101
Chapter 19	Don't Douche It!	105
Chapter 20	Real Love With Dr. Jeff: "How Do I Get Him to Wear a Condom?"	109
Chapter 21	Real Love With Dr. Jeff: "I Have Herpes. Will I Find Love?"	113
Part 5	Staying Fit and Fabulous	119
Chapter 22	What's the Biggest Threat to Black Women's Health?	120
Chapter 23	A Diet Plan Designed for Sisters	124
Chapter 24	Q&A: Comedian Mo'Nique on Diet and Exercise	129
Chapter 25	The Challenge of the Forties: Making Wellness a Priority	134
Chapter 26	The Black Women's Health Imperative on Walking for Wellness and Four Steps to a Slimmer You	143
Chapter 27	Walking For Wellness Worksheet	160
Chapter 28	Are You the Right Weight?	162
Chapter 29	Waking Up From the Nicotine Nightmare: Lalah Hathaway on Quitting Smoking	163
Part 6	Loving the Skin (and Hair) You're In	167
Chapter 30	Breakout Busters: Avoiding Adult Acne	168
Chapter 31	Winterize Your Skin	172
Chapter 32	Face Forward: Simple Fixes for Fabulous Skin	176
Chapter 33	Ten Steps to Healthier Hair	179
	Resource Guide	183