Monday, January 19

Mind & Body

7-Day Stretching challenge With Diana Mamedova
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7-Day Stretching challenge With Diana Mamedova

Are you yet to get the stellar body you desire? Have you considered adding stretching to your workout routine. Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. Stellar Woman Magazine teamed up with Diana Mamedova, a fitness trainer on this 7-day challenge. After 7 days come back and share your progress. Stretching challenge - Day One https://youtu.be/VTOWUL_R7zM Stretching Challenge-Day Two https://youtu.be/C4aZxVEnhPY Stretching Challenge - Day Three https://youtu.be/V2qhv1ce-KA Stretching Challenge - Day four https://youtu...
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Tips for Proper Alignment & Proper Posture – Kim Vopni

Kim Vopni, who is described as a leading authority in health & fitness coaching for women with pelvic floor dysfunction, and has helped thousands of women learn how to do pelvic floor exercises, ditch the incontinence pads, eliminate their prolapse symptoms and get back to living life to the fullest, shares posture and alignment exercises. Click thumbnails below to dive in. Neutral Pelvis in Standing https://youtu.be/nqzhWZ1odDA Diastasis Recti - What is it? What does it look like? https://youtu.be/Qu2FHXAAebg How to stretch your calf muscles https://youtu.be/w18vC2Wnz9I Best Hamstring stretch https://youtu.be/0DUX7_tjhqI How to release the psoas muscles https://youtu.be/pPK7YkjD0cU Why high heels are bad for you https://youtu.be/Aa...
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Dr. Maggie Kigozi On Being a Stellar Woman and Why it is Important to Celebrate Your Success
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Dr. Maggie Kigozi On Being a Stellar Woman and Why it is Important to Celebrate Your Success

Margaret Blick Kigozi, commonly known as Maggie Kigozi, is a Ugandan medical doctor, business consultant, educator, and sportswoman. She is a consultant at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). She formerly served as the executive director of the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), from 1999 until 2011. In this interview with Stellar Woman Magazine, she opens up about her journey to the top, being a stellar woman, and why it is important to celebrate your success. You are an investment expert, entrepreneur, mother, and farmer, you sit on all these boards. How do you do it all? I encourage women if they are too busy now to relax. I personally prioritised my children until they grew up. Now I can explore the world. You were named as one of the most influen...
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Run Well, Stay Strong, Avoid Pain – Christina Neal
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Run Well, Stay Strong, Avoid Pain – Christina Neal

Enjoy the many health benefits of running – including a more positive mindset – while reducing your injury risk. Running has numerous health benefits. It’s great for improving heart health, keeping your weight down, and reducing your risk of diabetes and certain cancers. I personally love the idea of keeping my heart healthy through regular running and you don’t have to be super fit or fast to reap the benefits. Running strengthens your heart by decreasing your resting heart rate and improving the size and strength of the heart itself. Experts believe that, from the very first running session (regardless of your speed) you’ll have made a positive change to your heart muscle. However, to keep improving heart health and maintain the benefits, you’ll need to run regularly, ideally ...
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Rewire the Brain. Reset the Mind. – Dr. Catherine Jackson

For many of us when we think of brain health and care we think of fancy equipment, high priced services and often expensive supplements. However, taking care of and protecting the brain does not have to cost a fortune or require lots of gadgets. In fact, there are several simple and free ways to care for and love your brain. One no cost, easy to do way of rewiring the brain and resetting the mind that’s accessible to everyone is something most of us do or have done at some point in our lives, expressing gratitude. This is a simple practice that can go a long way in changing how we feel and think and also to aid in healthy brain functioning. Gratitude Defined The Webster Dictionary defines gratitude as “an emotion of the heart, excited by a favor or benefit received; a sentiment of...
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The weather is improving and “SUMMER’’ is here! – Farah Zaidi

It is time to start changing the way we treat our skin. As we emerge into summer, our skin is exposed less to cold/dry air, more to higher moisture levels, more sunshine and warmer temperatures. This is a great time to change and update our skincare routine. To start off with, my favourite, SUNSCREEN! As the sun shines down on us, we need to increase the SPF rating in our skin care. Ideally, a minimum of SPF30 if going about our daily routines. Obviously if you plan to travel and go to warmer climates near the equator you should be opting for higher SPF and trying to avoid the sun at its peak between 11am - 3pm. Try and stay in the shade or at least use light clothing as cover up. I would also recommend to look for a ‘physical sunscreen’ which contains titanium or zinc oxide - the...
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Is It True That Your Thoughts Determine Your Life Experience?

What are you thinking right now? If we’re here to live fully and our thoughts are said to be key in determining our life experiences, then we can say that we are fully responsible for what we experience in life. Do you agree? If this is so, what can we do to empower ourselves to have a great life experience? Stella Olivia Kikoyo ‘ Cogito Ergo Sum’ – ‘I think, therefore I AM.’Rene Descartes.  We start this by agreeing to the fact that we’re the thinking entity. We think, therefore we exist. Who thinks? You and I. Can you sperate the thinker from the thinking? Yes you can. Click and watch the video clip below to learn more https://youtu.be/0A6UKoMcE10 Our understanding of thought and the thought process could be key in helping  us to change our life trajectory. Are you e...
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Kate Hancock On Setting Goals and The Reward of Consistency

Kate Hancock built four highly successful businesses in less than ten years with revenues that ranged from six to eight figures. She started these businesses from the ground up with no funding, in various industries. Her first venture was an e-commerce business that started with only $20. Within a year she grew this business to over a million dollars in revenue and over 15 million in online sales. (more…)
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Why Your Intimate Fitness is Just as Important

Based on a technique that has been used by women all around the world for more than 25 years, this body-awakening technique is now available in the United States, brought here by Nadiya Williams. The technique offers (more…)
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Happy Holidays!!

I am so excited about this Issue especially at this time of the Year. I am in a celebratory mode! Who isn’t? Looking at what we have all been through, it is paramount that we celebrate - the special gift of life! Stellar Woman magazine has been on its journey with you and this is our first Christmas! Oh Yes, it is!  All worth the celebration.  Join us as we commemorate this landmark. We argue you to celebrate all your life, the life of those around you, your environment and all your victories. The word celebrate comes from the Latin word celeber, which means frequented or honoured. It is about honouring the person or the day, season or moment. There’s so much to celebrate especially in view of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important that w...
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Set Yourself a Winter Running Challenge – Christina Neal

Don’t let the cold winter months stop you from keeping fit and pounding the pavements. Having a running challenge this winter will give you something to celebrate when you accomplish your goals. Words: Christina Neal Last year, when we were about to go into a winter lockdown, I decided to (more…)
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Welcome to Issue 4 of Stellar Woman Magazine

The New Year is here and we’re all blessed to be here and to get a fresh start. No matter where you’re today or where you left off with 2021, you can now draw a new line and set new goals, intentions, word of the year and resolutions or challenges to build you to the person you would like to become and have what you desire and thrive. Whatever it is that you focus your mind on, it is important that it makes meaning to you, that it inspires you and creates a drive to achieve, grow, serve and thrive. https://youtu.be/u4o_Y0236Lo Stellar Woman magazine is here to ensure that all women thrive by spreading thriving women’s stories, knowledge and experiences across the globe so that other women can be inspired, take action and thrive. We cover mind and body, money and business, fashion a...
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Welcome to Issue 2

"Try to live your life in a way that you will not regret years of useless virtue, inertia, timidity." - Maya Angelou Upon launching Issue 1 of Stellar Woman Magazine, I experienced a great thrill that my dream and vision was out in the world and no longer in my head or on paper. It still brings a smile during my high and low points – in this cycle of life!  However, it didn’t take long before I started to contemplate how Issue 2 would be; the theme, who I will be interviewing and who would be on the cover page.  I also needed some inspiration to get going! Then came the Olympics! What a great way to be inspired by these thriving sports women and men. I hope you were inspired as well. https://youtu.be/Xi5zsgLJetk The World is an oyster for those who decide to see it tha...
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11 Songs to Instantly Lift Your Mood!

Brain scans and psychological research are discovering the mechanisms that lead to mood changes or mood regulation that are associated with music. These 11 songs, carefully selected by Stella Olivia Kikoyo, our publisher, will instantly lift your mood. 'I Smile' by Kirk Franklin's https://youtu.be/Z8SPwT3nQZ8 'Imagine Me' by Kirk Franklin https://youtu.be/I66SDeRQSJ4 'By Faith' - Keith and Kristy Getty https://youtu.be/fXB8ihepUpE 'Who Run The World' - Beyonce https://youtu.be/VBmMU_iwe6U 'A million Dreams' by The Greatest Showman https://youtu.be/RkozLmiLBc0 'Anything' by Children's Sofia the First https://youtu.be/9GJzo-i-CEI 'The world's Greatest' - R Kelly https://youtu.be/WgcovIu3k9o 'It is what ...
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All Disease Starts in The Gut – Medical Nutritionist & Natropath Tara Inchbald

All disease starts in the gut ~ Hippocrates  Your gut is responsible for everything, and I mean everything!   Have you been experiencing problems for your whole life, without realising it doesn’t have to be this way? This could be the article for you.   Read the list below and think about what comes and goes versus what stays and lingers in your life. Then, let me help you unravel how to heal. 1. Digestive issues. E.g., bloating, gas, constipation, IBS and/or diarrhoea  2. Sugar cravings  3. Food allergies, intolerances and/or sensitivities  4. Mood swings, anxiety and/or depression  5. Skin problems. E.g., psoriasis, eczema, rashes and/or acne  6. Thrush, cystitis and/or fungal toenails  7. Autoimmune dis...
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10 Workout Exercises to Add to Your Fitness Routine by Lynsey Suzanne

Lynsey Suzanne, Founder of Lynsey Suzanne Fitness and Co-Founder of Fitness in Fifteen has provided 10 exercises you should include as part of your fitness routine. A huge advocate for resistance based training - Lynsey recommends all women to include weight/resistance based training in their fitness routine at least 3 times a week. Starting off with as little as 15 minutes - 30 minutes.All you need to get started is a Kettlebell, Dumbbells and/or a resistance band. You want to ensure you are training the body in a balanced way. Working on creating a strong core. As women age, they become prone to diseases such as osteoporosis. Also, changes in our hormone levels means our weight can fluctuate. This leads to weight gain. By including resistance based training regularly you can not...
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Improve Your Running and Strengthen Your Mindset

Do you want to improve your running and build a stronger mindset for those longer distances? Marathon runner Christina Neal has some advice. In issue one of Stellar Woman Magazine, I wrote about how to start running. If you followed my beginner’s plan, you’ll hopefully be feeling fitter already and reaping the mental and physical benefits of running. It’s surprising how quickly your fitness can improve when you stick to a structured plan regularly.If you’re feeling the benefits, you may be ready to take your running to the next level. You may have your sights set on your first 5K or 10K race, or even a half marathon. How can you improve as a runner and get even fitter? Follow my top tips… Change one thing at a time To avoid getting injured, focus on making one change at a time. If...
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How Mindful Eating Can Change Your Life – By Patricia Merlin

The question is not what we eat but how we eat and how our eating habits  impact the way we live. Being aware of this simple fact is the starting point for change, leading to a more fulfilled life. This article asks questions but to find the answers we must look within ourselves.  There is a saying that I have found to be very true: “The way we do one thing is the way we do everything”. In whatever situation I find myself, I repeat the same patterns of behaviour over and over again. There’s always stuff we’re unhappy with, and we think if only we could change them we would live better, but first we have to address our habits, starting with one habit. Only one at a time. First, I’d like to suggest that you read this article slowly. Yes, slowly. It will take less than five mi...
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Am I Living My Life or Someone Else’s?

If you look at all aspects of your life, are you living by your definitions, desires, values, and identification?  How often do you choose to behave, dress, purchase, or do (or not do) something because someone else wants that for you or to fit in? What do you give up in yourself to do that?  If you lived your life in a way that truly represents you, how would it look? We all conform to laws and various societal constraints to maintain a safe, sane, and consensual world.  We can examine where we can express and live our lives within that framework so as to better express who we truly wish to be. Some things to consider: Do you know what you want?Do your preferences conform to the expectations of your friends, family, or partner instead of your own?Can you make a ch...
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5 Signs That You Might Have Hormonal Imbalance – Dr Dunni Atalabi

Have you ever had a boss or a colleague who was quite irritable and possibly people made comments like, ‘I think it is that time of the month’? While this is an offensive comment, it is rather common and I have heard it so many times. Occasionally women are looked upon as being quite emotional at some times of the month and sometimes that is quite persistent. This could be related to an imbalance in their hormones. While speaking with ladies, I discovered that so many do not seem to recognise the subtle signs that their body is telling them about a possible problem with their hormones. The human body is so harmoniously connected by nerves and chemicals called hormones in an intelligent system called the neuroendocrine system. This system not only receives information but also gives info...
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Intimate Fitness is Good for everybody. You just Need to Understand Your anatomy – Nadia Williams

Who is Nadia and why got you into the space of female intimacy health? My name is Nadia Williams. I am an intimate fitness instructor, and sex educator. I help women with their intimate health and wellbeing for pleasure and health benefit.  My background is that I used to live in Paris for 20 years and in 2009 I moved to New York because of low confidence and I was searching for something to help me. I had breast cancer and I had been given antidepressant pills which after a while I decided not to take. Then I started searching for several programmes and for several techniques that could help me first with my pelvic floor issues.  Due to the treatment for breast cancer, I somehow felt my muscles become a little bit weak.  I had started to have urinary incontinences....
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What is That one Book That Has Had an Impact on Your Life and Why?

We asked 20 Stellar Women to share one book that has had an impact on their life. The result was a potential book club that we all need to be a part of. Browse through their choices, your next 'best read ever' is definitely right here. Katey Croner - Unlimited Power Marina Cabrera - Bible. It's like a sword that frees you from false teachings, people and a mirror that keeps you in check so you don't become part of that. Maria N. Angelova - You Can Heal Your Life Orly Wills - The biology of belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton. That book, when I read it in 2012, it really opened my eyes. Cindy Castaneda - The Seat of the Soul for personal growth because it helped me to realize that there is a blessing in my life and we are all important. Magda Gőrgényi - Boo...
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10 Stellar Woman on What Lifts Their Spirit

Have you lost your mojo? Do you have many things on your To-Do list but have no motivation to do any of them? Your spirits are low. We all get there. We quizzed 10 stellar women on what lifts their spirit. See what they had to offer. Jen Young - Music & love Amber Auger - Laughter & Jesus Christ Patricia G Guerra (California) - The smile on my son's face Sheila Putney (Lowa, USA) - Music & Nature Yewande Bright (UK) - Listening to gospel music and knowing that the Lord is with me always. Sumi Houston (New Mexico) - Music & Nature Diana Gotcher - Gratitude, it works every time Carine Linsen (Brussels) - Walking in nature Vanessa Mazzi - Exercise, any sort of expressive arts such as music or creating some arts and craft...
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A Brain Walks Into The Kitchen – Dr. Shelley Kaplar

By Dr. Shelley Kaplar This happens more often than not, then one typically walks back out of the kitchen trying to either find the thought or remember what they were going to get. Thankfully you’re not alone when this happens. Cognitive decline starts at the age of 40 and progresses as we age. If there has been a brain injury ranging from a mild concussion up to a severe TBI (traumatic brain injury) then the rate of cognitive decline speeds up.  As we age our brains start to shrink which also compromises areas of the brain that contain nerve fibers, and there are fewer connections between neurons. This can be a result of the deterioration of the myelin sheaths, which are the insulating layers around the nerves. Our brains also stop being able to metabolise glucose effectively wh...
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Mindfulness in a Pandemic: Even More Important Than Before – Ann Justi

By Ann Justi In a world that feels increasing out of one’s control, creating circumstances people would never have imagined only a year ago, turning to mindfulness has become an increasingly valuable means by which to cope.  People are using it as a mental health tool for dealing with everything from social isolation to recovery from stress.  The benefits include calmness, self-control, and better mental health, which is as important as physical health and should be maintained just like your daily workout. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a mental practice in which someone directs their attention to the present moment, having a nonjudgmental awareness of their immediate surroundings, thoughts and feelings.  Practicing mindfulness in any situation, whether daily o...
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