Brevard County, Florida "Just for Women"

Women in Brevard County, Florida have come a long way. That's why we felt women along the Space Coast need a place they can go to find out what's important to them. Whether it's the latest health information to women-owned businesses that are making an impact in Brevard, we want to bring it all to you.

   Women strive to make a better life for themselves and families
    throughout the Space Coast. Many women in Brevard balance
    raising their families, working, and furthering their education. Women
    in Brevard also give more. The many non-profit organization in
    Brevard are headed by women at the realm, but even more, the
    volunteers are primarily women.

Wherever you look in Brevard, women truly make and impact.
So, for the women in Brevard County, Florida, this page is for you!

    If you know of a special women you would like to recognize, please
    email us. Do you have a favorite recipe, diet, or tip to share? How
    about information for Moms in Brevard? Whatever it is, we would
    love to hear from you.

Let's face it, women love makeup. But you need to be aware. The

Environmental Working Group has a searchable database of 25,000 personal care products. You may learn
that some products are actually unsafe. And, there's more, many synthetic chemicals in fragrances, such as
phthalates, are not listed on labels. Ugh. So, where do we turn? Some even have linked phthalates to reproductive
problems or allergies. WOW!

What about lipstick...we all love to it. But do you know there is lead in this product? Do your research.
Be picky about your lipstick. See a list at SafeCosmetics.org

Are women like apples?

   Women are like apples on trees. The best ones are at the top of the tree. The men don't want to reach for the
   good ones because they are afraid of failing and getting hurt. Instead, they just get the rotten apples from the
   ground that aren't as good, but easy. So the apples at the top think something is wrong with them, when in
   reality, THEY'RE amazing. They just have to wait for the right man to come along, the one that's brave
   enough to climb all the way to the top of the tree. Remember, YOU are a good apple!
Share this with other women who are good apples, even those who have already been picked.

Powerful Woman Is...
A powerful woman is soft, she is kind but she is not blind. A powerful woman is great, she is articulate but she does not procrastinate.
A powerful woman encounters challenges. She endures many tests. Whatever she has to do, a powerful woman does her best.
A powerful woman is compassionate. She cares with her honesty, always embracing her integrity, inspiring others to celebrate
their victories. We know you're out there "Powerful Women in Brevard County, Florida." We'd love to hear from you!

If you are pregnant in Brevard County, Florida, here's some important tips for your from A-Z: Coming Soon!

A feature designed to help you find important health information on womenshealth.gov and girlshealth.gov Woman

Ovarian Cancer

About 1 in every 57 women in the United States will develop ovarian cancer. Most cases occur in women over the age of 50, but this disease can also affect younger women. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. The sooner ovarian cancer is found and treated, the better a woman's chance for recovery. But ovarian cancer is hard to detect early. Many times, women with ovarian cancer have no symptoms or just mild symptoms until the disease is in an advanced stage. Scientists are studying ways to detect ovarian cancer before symptoms develop.

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Womenshealth.gov wants to provide you with answers to your questions about your reproductive health:

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Womenshealth.gov wants to provide you with answers to your questions about your
reproductive health:

Ovarian Cancer
http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/ovarian.htm

Ovarian Cysts
http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/ovarian_cysts.htm

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/pcos.htm

Recipes

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Figs aren’t just for people looking to add more fiber to their diet. They are also cited as a great way to replace fat in your recipes because of their texture. Did you know they are the only fruit to ripen on the tree! For more information on figs and other fruits and vegetables, visit the CDC’s web site fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov.

Learn About the CDC Fruit of the Month: http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/figs.html