Sexy Diva World, Inc. is helping women all over the world understand that they can create their dream life. This movement helps women understand that self-love is sexy! Women have access to a whole new world when they love themselves, and our programs help them understand that self-love is a choice. Beneath all the layers of hurt, betrayal, disappointment, selfsabotage, and feelings of isolation is a Sexy Diva waiting to be unleashed. I welcome all women to join this movement!
—Charlene Taylor, the founder, owner, and CEO of Sexy Diva World, Inc.
HELPING WOMEN Release, Transform, Emerge & Transcend
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e hear the term “women’s empowerment,” but do we really stand on it? Backbiting, catfights, and jealousy seem to be the norm depicted on reality TV and in the media when it comes to women and their circles. But Charlene Taylor, the founder, owner, and CEO of Sexy Diva World, Inc., successfully leads this global movement for women that is changing the negative narrative.
Charlene is a two-time NPC Bodybuilding champion and a top ten fitness competitor who has been featured on Channel 2 KPRC-TV. She is known as
“The Liberian Lioness,” committed to spreading love, inspiring, and empowering women worldwide to discover their authentic selves. An entrepreneur for over 20 years, in addition to leading the Sexy Diva World brand, she is a success strategist and CEO of Ace Compliance Consulting and Social Gym Club, Inc. Charlene, through Sexy Diva World, is helping women of all ages and single moms worldwide in a trusted space to unleash their feminine power with specifically designed programs for the needs of the whole woman. Her platform is strategic in helping women discover self-love and connecting them to a genuine circle of like-minded women for their health and well-being.
Under this effort, Charlene has not forgotten about the younger generation and has the Diva in Training Foundation to provide support, training, and a life-changing curriculum to inspire teenage girls to
HELPING WOMEN Transform, Transcend
love and honor themselves, build self-confidence, develop high selfesteem, and embrace sisterhood. The girls are introduced to new concepts that spark mindset shifts and participate in events and activities that expose them to a world of endless possibilities that empowers each girl to live a purposeful life. Being a mom herself, it was important for her to create an extension of this foundation to uplift single moms with training and development, education assistance, and life-changing on-the-job opportunities that enable them to improve their professional skills, mindset, and lives so they have the tools and resources to support their children and families.
Some of the Sexy Diva World programs include:
• Annual Self-Love & Sisterhood Summit
• Quarterly Two-Day Retreat
• Sexy Diva Squad
• Metamorphosis Retreat
• Intimacy, Love & Sex Crew
• Diva in Training Foundation
• Sexy Diva Speakers University
If you would like to join the Sexy Diva World Inc. movement and take the Sexy Diva Integrity Pledge,
Q&A With Charlene Taylor:
DMARS: What was the event in your life that birthed Sexy Diva World, Inc.?
CT: In the mist of terminating a toxic relationship, I discovered I was pregnant. I felt alone and angry my picture perfect life I created was shatter in a thousand pieces without purpose. Being in such a dark place, I saw the light when I heard “Goddess of love” and “sexy diva” in a soft loving voice as I cried out to God seeking purpose. That experience 13 years ago birthed this movement to empower and inspire women to embrace self-love even in the space of feeling alone and isolated.
DMARS: Your initiative is about self-love. Was there ever a time you had issues with your own self-esteem and self-worth? How did you overcome that?
CT: I knew I was smart because I made the good grades my mother expected. I knew I was the best athlete in my school because I set records, earned trophies, medals, featured in the local news weekly, and was recruited by over 20 of the top colleges in the nation. Though I excelled at athletics and academics, I wasn’t told I was beautiful growing up as a young girl. As an adult, I learned to tell myself that I was beautiful. The more I spoke it, the more I believed it, embraced it, and lived it.
DMARS: The term “sexy” can sometimes be used to put women in a place where they are looked at as objects. What is your definition of the term as you empower women and as it relates to this platform?
CT: The term “sexy” is a mindset and a way of being. Our feminine energy is the spark that radiates us and the essence of being sexy. Our Sexy Divas are powerful women who are courageous, confident, and unstoppable as they create life with extraordinary love, laughter, and heartfelt joy.
DMARS: Can you provide us with a success story of a woman who has been empowered through participating in your program(s)?
CT: There was a woman I was connected to who was a victim of domestic violence. She was being beaten in the middle of the street by her boyfriend, and no one was helping her. I got out of my car and was able to get her away from him. I discovered we lived in the same community. Over a period of time, with tools, resources, and a safe plan of action, she was able to leave her abusive boyfriend. To see a woman’s transformation is powerful.
DMARS: Through this program helping other women, how have you yourself evolved as a woman?
CT: I absolutely have evolved. I went from knowing myself as a powerful, confident, sexy, and fun woman to evolving more and more as an effective leader for women, now known as “The Liberian Lioness,” unstoppable in attracting all that I desire.
DMARS: What are the short-term and long-term goals for Sexy Diva World, Inc.?
CT: Short-term, I want this organization to continue to empower women worldwide, helping them embrace self-love and sisterhood and live by our Sexy Diva Integrity Pledge. Long-term, I want us to fulfill our mission, vision, and foundation statement that results in every female loving herself, loving her life and living life to the fullest with extraordinary love, laughter, and heartfelt joy.
Sexy Diva World welcomes women from all walks of life and is creating a world where women respect and love themselves, which in turn helps them honor and respect each other. Charlene understands that some women are still carrying the pain of being betrayed by so-called friends or have not healed from generational curses. This acclaimed and widely-recognized platform is proven effective in bringing women together to connect and collaborate, helping them live life to the fullest.
How Do You Know Blood Donations Are Safe?
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Every two seconds, someone in the United States (U.S.) needs blood. A single donation can save lives. However, only 3% of eligible Americans give blood each year.
“When you give blood, you’re giving the gift of life,” said Simone Glynn, M.D., chief of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Blood Epidemiology and Clinical Therapeutics Branch. “You aren’t just helping patients in critical care, but also those dealing with blood disorders.”
For the person doing the giving, you can be assured that you are doing a great thing, Glynn said. But if you’re the person receiving, can you trust that the blood you’re getting is safe?
Glynn said it’s a very important question. For 30 years, NHLBI has funded programs and research aimed at keeping the nation’s blood supply safe. One of these programs is NHLBI’s Recipient Epidemiology and Donor Evaluation Study, or REDS program. The REDS program conducts research to evaluate and improve the safety of the nation’s blood supply and the safety and effectiveness of transfusion therapies in children and adults. REDS is the largest research program of its kind in the U.S. It addresses potential emerging threats to the blood supply and serves as a resource for ongoing transfusion research. Because of programs like REDS, patients can have confidence that the blood they are receiving is safe. Another major reason the blood supply is safe and trustworthy, Dr. Kamille West-
Mitchell of the National Institute of Health Clinical Center Blood Bank noted, “are the donor screening requirements that blood donation sites have in place to ensure the safety of both donors and blood recipients.” On the day a person shows up to give blood, some of the requirements they must meet are to:
* Be in good health - meaning that you feel well and can perform normal activities
* Have a healthy pulse and blood pressure
* Register a normal temperature - not a fever
* Meet their state’s minimum age requirement
* Not have a low hemoglobin level
* Not have HIV, hepatitis, or risk factors for these infections and other bloodtransmissible infections
* Not have donated blood in the last 56 days
Once the person’s blood leaves the donation site, it is carefully tested and screened for major known transfusion-transmissible agents such as HIV and hepatitis B and C to ensure it is safe, then stored at the right temperature before it is shipped where needed.
“Blood is always in demand because it’s perishable. But the good news is most people can donate blood,” West-Mitchell said. Finding a place to donate is simple, as there are blood donation sites in nearly every community. For more information about blood donation and safety, visit the NHLBI’s Blood Diseases & Disorders Education Program at www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/blood/donation.
January 2023 is National Blood Donor Month!
Source: BPT
Living With Diabetes? Why You Need to Pay Attention to Your Feet
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iabetes can impact the body in a number of ways, especially creating potentially serious complications for your feet.
“Foot care is a central component of overall diabetes care,” says Bryce Paschold, DPM, FACFAS, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon and a fellow member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. “Without precautions, even small foot problems can lead to amputation or be lifethreatening.”
To help those living with diabetes understand potential complications and how to avoid them, ACFAS is sharing these important insights:
Potential Complications
Nerve damage that affects arms, hands, legs, and feet known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy not only makes you more likely to experience numbness, burning, and loss of your protective sensation, but losing sensation in your feet can also make it easier to miss common minor skin pathologies and other foot issues while they’re still relatively easy to treat.
With diabetes, the blood vessels below the knee often become narrow and restrict blood flow, causing infections that don’t heal. This common and serious complication can lead to the loss of your foot, leg, or your life.
Stress fractures and sprains are commonplace among all athletes, but those living with diabetes who experience neuropathy are more likely to be unaware of foot and ankle injuries and exacerbate them by continuing their activities.
While still relatively rare, Charcot foot seems to be growing in prevalence as more Americans develop diabetes. This sudden destruction and erosion of the foot’s bones, caused by severe nerve damage, can trigger an avalanche of problems, including joint loss, fractures, the collapse of the arch, massive deformity, ulcers, amputation, and even death. Symptoms appear suddenly and include warm and red skin and swelling, but commonly without pain.
Prevention
You can play a vital role in reducing your risk for complications. Here’s how:
• Inspect feet daily. Check for cuts, blisters, redness, swelling, and nail problems. Use a magnifying mirror to look at the bottom of your feet. If you need assistance, have someone else do it for you. Be proactive by knowing what is going on with your feet on a daily basis.
• Don’t ignore pain. Seek care immediately if you experience pain in your leg at night or with little activity. It could mean you have a blocked artery.
• Don’t perform “bathroom surgery.” Never trim calluses or corns yourself, and don’t use over-the-counter medicated pads. See a foot and ankle surgeon for
proper treatment.
• Keep floors clear. To prevent injury, make sure no needles, insulin syringes, or other sharp objects are on the floor. You should also always wear shoes, indoors and outdoors.
• Prevent Irritation. Shake shoes free of small objects you may not be able to feel and ensure your socks aren’t bunched up. Wear lighter-colored socks so you’ll notice blood or drainage if they occur.
• Be temperature aware. Never use heating pads, hot water bottles, ice or electric blankets, and never put your feet in hot water without testing the temperature; you can easily burn your feet without noticing.
• Stay active. Improve circulation by wiggling your toes and moving your ankles for five minutes, two to three times a day.
• Control blood sugar levels. Good diabetes management reduces your risk of developing complications.
• Book an appointment. Visit a foot and ankle surgeon to determine if you have lost any feeling or circulation. Periodic foot exams can also help prevent complications. “Advanced therapies for foot wounds, such as the use of bioengineered skin substitutes and negative pressure wound therapy, are saving limbs and restoring mobility for people who suffer from nonhealing foot ulcers,” says Dr. Paschold.
For more information and to find a foot and ankle surgeon near you,
