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Viewers will learn how to get the most out of their home garden with the help of Master Gardener Rose Bechard-Butman and some tools like the Backyard Botanical home garden system.

Author of “Harmonic Wealth” and “World Thought Leader” James Arthur Ray will tell the secret of attracting the life we want with specific tips for weathering the economic storm.

This segment features Tracey Mallett, International Fitness Expert and author of the book and DVD “Sexy In 6” who gives us tips on how to lose 25 pounds in 6 weeks, gain strength, and reveal a more confident you!

Successful financial planner Dr. Judith Gerhart explains to women why they don’t achieve their new year’s resolutions involving money, and tips to turn that trend around.

There are over 9 million children in the United States that are suffering from obesity. Alarming forecasts project that if something is not done immediately to help address this growing problem, a whole generation will become twice as heavy as its parents and grandparents and the health consequences will be devastating…In this segment find out what you can do to convert your kids bad eating habits into positive habits – now and for the rest of their lives…

If you’re a mature adult looking for a job that allows you to help people, think about being a companion to an active senior. Companions provide social support such as reading stories or helping someone write letters. Today’s older adults are healthier and more vital than ever. They understand the special needs of aging and it gives them an opportunity make a valuable contribution.

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If you color your hair, do you ever think about all the chemicals that are involved? Those chemicals go on your scalp, and your scalp is your skin and absorbed into your system. So what should you do if you want glorious color and great gray coverage but are concerned about the toxic chemicals and cancer scares?

Organic hair color has been a tremendous success in Donna Pascoe’s salon for two reasons: First, women are realizing the benefits…their hair is in better condition & they are reducing the amount of toxic chemicals they are exposed to. And second, from a salon perspective they are reducing their carbon footprint by reducing the amount of ammonia and other chemicals they are putting into the environment.

Dr. Michael Kraus, celebrity dentist for supermodel Stephanie Seymour and several Miss America pageants, opens up about the tricks of the trade so we can all get that megawatt smile like the stars. He is also author of the book, "Any Woman Can! How to get a new look and a new life."

3-time Olympic Gold Medal winner, motivational speaker, certified personal trainer and nutritionist Brooke Bennett tells us how she transformed her swimming career into a successful business for herself in order to benefit others.

Identity theft can happen to anyone at anytime. Don’t be victim! Get peace of mind with one company’s patent-pended service. If you’re not protected – you’re at risk!

The author of Weight Loss Confidential discusses the fact that with more & more children & teens becoming overweight, it's time to think about this problem in a new way - by listening to the stories of kids (and their parents) who have "been there". Weight Loss Confidential shows how teens can lose weight & keep it off, and how parents can help pave the way.

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Toilet training is an important milestone in a child’s development and can be one of the greatest challenges parents face. Not all children are ready at the same age, and they often respond differently to various training methods. In this segment we’ll showcase two exciting new products that use the power of positive reinforcement to help potty train your child faster and easier. We’ll hear what a mother of three has to say about the product after she tests it with her son, and speak with a pediatrician about its effectiveness.

Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Seth Wescott tells us what it’s like to snowboard down a steep mountain racing at breakneck speeds and why “Cross” is one the most exciting extreme sports. He’ll also remind people that winter’s chill shouldn’t discourage folks from getting out and having fun in the snow. As America’s most adventuresome athlete, Seth also discusses how we can have the best winter of our lives by heading out into the great wide open and how to stick to our New Year’s resolutions and make smart choices for the New Year.

The Go Green 21.0 Foundation was founded to foster and promote green education initiatives around the world with the help of schools, and like minded organizations and individuals wanting to make a difference.

In today's perfection-driven society, teens are increasingly developing heart-breaking obsessions about the way they look... Fitting into a size zero drives kids to develop life threatening behaviors that not only hurt themselves but their families... In the book Distorted by Lorri and Taryn Benson a mother and daughter unravel the truth, lies and realities of an eating disorder...

One of Time Magazine’s 10 best medical breakthroughs of 2007, Veridex’s GeneSearch™ Breast Lymph Node Assay can evaluate your lymph nodes more thoroughly for cancer cells than more commonly performed test procedures used during surgery. Given that more than 40,000 women in the U.S. die annually from breast cancer, the GeneSearch™ BLN Assay is the first intra-operative & gene-based test approved for use in the U.S. to detect the spread of breast cancer into the lymph nodes, and in this segment, our host discusses this test and what patients should know after they have been diagnosed with breast cancer when with Dr. Peter Blumencranz – one of the first doctors to use the test clinically after it became available on the market.

If you have an ailing loved one, make sure you take care of their financial, legal, and long-term planning issues. Try to involve them in decision-making, if they are still capable of providing input, and consider their wishes related to future care and end-of-life issues. Don’t procrastinate. If you need to, seek the help of a qualified financial or estate planner.

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Viewers will learn how to easily start and maintain their very own home garden with the help of master Gardner Rose Bechard-Butman and some tools like the Backyard Botanical home garden system.

Women working in or out of their home need to pay attention to their insurance policies, and they need to think ahead when setting them up in order to protect themselves later. This segment explains common situations that women encounter, what the risks are for not getting insurance coverage, and why they should seek out a Trusted Choice agency to help them.

This segment features Adriana Martin, Fitness Expert, and founder of Fit Mom for Life. Adriana has created an innovative approach to helping women achieve their health and fitness goals through all the seasons of life and despite the time constraints motherhood.

Wouldn’t it be great to know you can trust the advertising hype you hear or read about -- before you shell out your hard-earned dollars? In this segment, a very busy mom puts the new Arm & Hammer Essentials® “green” household cleaners to the test. We'll hear what she likes and what she doesn't about the new line. The Arm & Hammer Essentials® line comes in refillable, innovative and environmentally sensible packaging that’s designed to reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in landfills.

This segment focuses on Interim HealthCare as the answer to achieving a work life balance and that it’s the perfect solution for those moms who might be thinking about re-entering the work force who want to continue caring for people. It also reiterates that healthcare is a growing industry, and that Interim HealthCare franchises exist for those who want to be more of an owner and manager instead of on the caregiver side.

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Youth success stories from the Andy Roddick Foundation. TV animal cop brings awareness to cruel and unhumane puppy mills. Maintain a healthy and active lifestyle while living with knee osteoarthritis. A green company shows how their cleaning products are environmentally sensible. Making women’s lives easier with portable consumer electronic products.

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Finding the best, woman-friendly customer service. New mom gets a makeover before going back to work. Easy ways to get fit without equipment or a gym. Plan for your retirement and protect yourself from the risk of outliving your money.

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TV doctor gives guidelines for the safe use of OTC cough and cold medicines. How good taste and health can go hand in hand. Gift-giving and shopping on-line with ease and confidence for today’s busy woman. Unplug your kids. How women can get ahead in life and in business.

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Getting your family to eat healthier without salt. How to create a fabulous, festive Chinese New Year’s party. Healthcare careers are making work and life a little easier now. Empowering women to create and manage their own businesses. Guide for single women debating whether or not to have a child.