http://swanjournalforwomen.com Holistic Health and Wellness Online Women's Magazine for Women seeking Spiritual, Physical, and Financial Peace of Mind Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:48:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Finally, a cancer breakthrough? Imagine killing cancer cells without damaging healthy tissue - quite different from experiencing the ravages of chemo. Cleveland State University Professor, Dr. Michael Kalafatis, discovered this effective drug while working on a totally unrelated experiment on blood coagulation in CSU's chemistry lab. WKYC reported that both Cleveland Clinic ... http://swanjournalforwomen.com/cancer-breakthrough-csu-dr-kalafatis/ Darkness came swiftly as the pelting rain came roaring through the valley. The unbearable heat and humidity that had been with us for the last several days was suddenly washed away. Welcomed winds immediately cooled the air, dropping the temperature so quickly we actually felt chilled. What was most amazing were the ... http://swanjournalforwomen.com/lessons-from-the-porch-storms-of-life/ The Smart Way to Organize Savings Have you ever taken the time to clip a coupon only to either lose it or have it expire before you have a chance to use the coupon? Thanks to Alta, a reader and friend, I checked out The Couponizer – a coupon organizer that ... http://swanjournalforwomen.com/couponizer-a-savvy-shopper-coupon-organizer/ Want to find a great coupon site that will help you save money on products you really use? Want discount coupons for household necessities? I feel like I hit the grocery coupon jackpot! I love value for my money. As a consumer advocate and financial educator, I am always on the lookout ... http://swanjournalforwomen.com/money-saving-coupon-site-discounts-you-can-use/ Susan Boyle's mom made a difference.  Susan took care of her mom until her mom's passing at age 91. Asked where she got the courage to go on Brittain's Got Talent, she said it was all because of her mother. Soulful, touching, Susan Boyle recorded Cry Me a River for a ... http://swanjournalforwomen.com/susan-boyle-cry-me-a-river/ Change. Unexpected or chosen, change complicates our life. When change arrives, new choices become a daily necessity and our comfort zone vanishes.  You have entered a strange territory. With no personal GPS system to guide you, without knowing how to speak the language, Fear becomes a daily companion. What about...? What if...? Without knowing what ... http://swanjournalforwomen.com/change-is-good-you-go-first/ Job loss is tough enough when dependable income suddenly vanishes.  It's a double whammy when you lose your health insurance too. If you were employed by a company who is required to offer COBRA insurance, you're fortunate to have options. COBRA provides 18 months of continuous coverage. And the Federal Government's ... http://swanjournalforwomen.com/cobra-health-insurance-is-there-an-alternative/ What appears to be not always is. Susan Boyle, a contestant on the 2009 show, Brittain's Got Talent, stunned the world with her performance, proving that it's never too late to dream or change life's direction. Susan Boyle Sings on Britain's Got Talent 2009 Episode 1 @ Yahoo! Video Just like Paul ... http://swanjournalforwomen.com/susan-boyles-dream-lifes-new-beginning/ What is Your Definition of Success? What does success mean to you?  Loving relationships? Financial security? Fulfilling career? Making a difference? For me, success has never been about money or what money can buy. Success is living authentically, aligning lifestyle to values, and creating a community of women who share my vision ... http://swanjournalforwomen.com/your-gift-how-many-eyes-will-shine-because-of-you/ In times of uncertainty, when you begin to question everything, it's more important than ever to be still and take a moment for reflection. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Finding Joy, A Simple Truth "][/caption] If you have ever needed a gentle wake up call to remember what's most important in life...watch this ... http://swanjournalforwomen.com/finding-joy-a-simple-truth-in-uncertain-times/