People You Need to Know Magazine proudly welcomes Renzie Richardson to the Network! We met Renzie at Roam Atlanta’s “Members on the Move Mix and Mingle” networking event.

Renzie offers more than two decades of accomplished-laden experience in the business of linking human performance to the financial success of organizations. Her experience in human resources management, health and wellness, benefits administration and talent management are the drivers she will often use to achieve cost savings.

Renzie is an outspoken advocate for health and wellness, and not just as a business strategy – but also as a tool for driving economic and social change that reduces our dependency on an overburdened healthcare system, as well as on pharmaceutical drugs. Renzie partners with decision-makers to implement health, wellness and preventive strategies to leverage negotiations for reduced health care costs. She works with brokers and TPAs to measure and track aggregate data and claims associated with chronic diseases and degenerative illnesses.

Renzie has a BS degree in physical education and health from Coker College. Her MA is in Human Resources Management from Webster University. She is a certified personal trainer, health coach and a registered coach with WABC.

Renzie is also a published writer and her articles have appeared in print and online in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Techlinks Magazine, SHRM-Atlanta, and CSO. She was selected to participate in a television documentary on women’s health, and was recently selected for interviews by the Washington Post, Workforce Magazine and WebMD. She is a member of Worldwide Employee Benefits Network, SHRM-Atlanta, and Healthcare NOW, which is a grass roots organization for single-pay healthcare.

Renzie is the CEO of Be Healthy for Life, LLC. Prior to this venture, she worked more than fifteen years as a HR Director for several corporations in hospitality, manufacturing, high-tech, higher education, and automotive industries. She has led a variety of projects to implement cost-saving strategies for health and welfare, worker’s compensation, and strategies to improve productivity—helping employers to do more with less.

Visit Renzie’s website at https://www.be-healthy-for-life.com.

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Dr. Frenesa Hall created Mobile-Medicine.Net out of a need to put the patient-doctor relationship back into the practice of medicine, realizing that there is more to caring for the health and well-being of a person than a 7 minute visit and a bunch of prescriptions.

Mobile-Medicine.Net offers “house calls” delivering personalized, convenient, quality medical care in the homes and offices of their clients. Their services include physical exams, blood work, EKG, diagnosis and management of acute (colds, flu, etc.) and chronic (fatigue, diabetes, hypertension, etc.) conditions as well as facilitating other medical care with referrals to specialists, for tests and procedures. Dr. Hall has incorporated complementary medicine into her practice, including cutting edge nutritional testing and supplementation and referrals to highly skilled complementary practitioners.

Mobile-Medicine.Net also provides services to corporations including Influenza vaccinations, Lunch & Learn educational talks and wellness programs.

Mobile-Medicine.Net is also the network manager for another company, In Room MD, that provides on-site medical care to hotel guests. As Regional Medical Director for In Room MD’s Atlanta Territory, Dr. Hall has assembled a team of board certified physicians to care for sick visitors staying in area hotels. In Room MD is available in several cities across the US and Canada.

As a physician, Dr. Hall believes that nutrition is the foundation for good health. She has researched nutrition and nutritional supplementation extensively and realize that we all need nutritional supplements to not only make up for our poor diets but to make up for the poor nutrient quality of our foods. Dr. Hall makes high quality, pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplements available to her clients so that they can rest assured that the product is delivering exactly what is on the label and nothing else.

Ultimately, Dr. Hall’s goal is t0 partner with her clients to help them achieve their health and wellness goals, and when indicated, incorporate nutritional and complementary practices while respecting their beliefs and wishes.

For more information, go to www.mobile-medicine.net.

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About Dr. Frenesa Hall

After obtaining her undergraduate degree in Biology at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Dr. Hall earned her medical degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. While at medical school, Dr. Hall became increasingly interested in ways to improve patient wellness programs, including the use of alternative therapies when appropriate. She completed both her internship and residency in Baltimore, Maryland, at the Franklin Square Hospital Center.

In 1992, Dr. Hall relocated to the Atlanta area where she established a highly successful private primary care practice. Additionally, she co-founded Health Balance, one of the first alternative medicine facilities in Lawrenceville, Georgia. After more than 10 years of service to the Lawrenceville communities, Dr. Hall sold her practice in order to pursue her passion for improving the health care environment for both patients and physicians.

Busy executives, stay-at-home moms or entertainers, if waiting rooms give you the chills, let the doctor come to you!

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At People You Need to Know Magazine, we’re proud to salute Ms. Ursula Harrington as our Person of the Week!

Ursula Harrington is a native of sunny Southern California but has lived in Atlanta for 13 years. She is a graduate of Atlanta School of Massage, where she received five certifications. After receiving her license from the state of Georgia, she founded The Recovery Room to provide massage therapy to those who would not normally get a massage.

Ursula says, “I love to cater to women with families and full-time careers. Sometimes it’s hard getting them to make that first appointment, but once they get on my table, they wonder why they didn’t get a massage sooner.”

Ursula is a proud member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Her primary goal is to promote wellness in her community and educate others on the many healing benefits of therapeutic massage for pain and stress relief. You can reach Ms. Harrington by phone at 678-492-1239, on Facebook at http://facebook.com/ursulaharrington or contact her via email at uharrington91@gmail.com to get your healing massage.

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Today, in our modern society, a growing number of women business owners and professionals are waiting until they are past forty before they have their first child. After spending many years working on their education and careers, they decide it’s time to get pregnant and focus on having a family. There are some concerns a woman over forty should be aware of, and there are also some benefits.

Tune in to Dr. Lorie Johnson, owner of Just For You, OB/GYN and hear what she has to say about having children past your prime.

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Atlanta native, violinist, jazz vocalist, and fitness fanatic, LaWanda Brokenborough is affectionately known by her clients and students as “Sgt LaWanda” for a good reason. With over 9 years of teaching group fitness full time, she demands the most from her clients and gives them just as much in return to help them reach their weight loss goals.

As a former couch potato and overeater, LaWanda knows all too well about the struggles of weight loss. She has weighed as much as 216 pounds. By exercise and healthier eating, she managed to drop the unwanted pounds and change her life. She encourages all of her class participants by letting them know that no matter how far from their goal they may be, it can be reached, and not only that, she leads them to success.

As the Founder/CEO of Aerobics Delivered (www.AerobicsDelivered.com), Atlanta’s premier mobile fitness and dance company, LaWanda teaches an average of 32 group fitness and dance classes per week. You provide the location, she delivers fun, calorie-burning aerobics to your group, whether it’s a church, corporate setting, school, organization, etc.

LaWanda holds over 10 certifications. She stays busy by leading weight loss support groups for teens and adults, training/coaching other group fitness instructors and conducting fitness as well as dance choreography workshops. Ms. Brokenborough also lectures throughout the year.

You Can Burn 900 Calories in 1 Hour!

She is best known for her high-energy, calorie-burning, Zumba classes as well as her sexy exotic dance classes. Her self-choreographed Zumba classes allow participants to burn up to 900 calories in 1 hour!  LaWanda teaches other class formats, which include step, body sculpting, kickboxing, Turbo Kick, salsa dance, H20, Silver Sneakers, yoga, Pilates, boot camp, BOSU, cycling and Latin dance for kids.

If you’re looking for a fun way to burn those extra calories and watch the pounds literally melt away, call Atlanta’s Fitness Superstar, LaWanda Brokenbourgh at Aerobics Delivered. She brings aerobics to YOU! 1-877-697-6249

Look for Ms. Brokenborough in the next issue of People You Need to Know Magazine – Business Superstars Edition!

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Get ready for the Live Healthy & Thrive Expo this weekend! June 26-27 at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

Live Healthy and Thrive Expo is a healthy living total wellness green event designed to educate, activate and motivate people to live a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. Live Healthy and Thrive Expo is the premiere consumer family oriented event for individuals who love eating healthy, cooking, entertaining, exercising and enjoying an active lifestyle at the highest form of wellness; all while saving our environment and protecting the community in which we live.

The event features exhibitors, corporate sponsors, live cooking demonstrations, celebrity showcase, a youth summit, restaurant row with free samples, workshops, health screenings and panel discussions. There will be specialty pavilions including: Green/Eco-Friendly, Mind, Body & Spirit and Organic.

View video of Dr. Shai Hall and Celebrity Chef Marvin Woods.

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Benefits of Drinking Water:

Ladies, are you drinking enough water? The benefits of drinking water are too numerous to mention. Summer is upon us and it can really get hot and steamy, leaving us dehydrated. Please keep yourself hydrated and make sure your kids are drinking enough water as well.Your body will thank you.

Read the article below by Zandra Jones, RN BBA and learn MORE about keeping your cells healthy by drinking water.

The benefits of drinking water have been proven because studies have shown that around 80% of the world’s population is dehydrated. The chief reason for this condition is over consumption of caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee that make the body lose water. Water is a naturally available liquid that is the most important factor in human survival. Water comprises about 2/3rd of our total body weight. The biggest irony is that most of us don’t know what to drink when we are dehydrated. The answer is simple. Drink water!

The benefits of drinking water are an important factor in the proper health of the body systems. Drinking water has several health benefits. If you have high blood pressure as a result of hypoactive thyroid or cancer such as thyroid cancer, drink as much water as possible because water helps to stabilized the blood pressure and promote the healing process of cancerous cells. Taking in adequate amounts of water if you are a diabetic is especially important because high blood sugar actually dehydrate the blood cells and causes the blood sugar levels to rise even higher. That’s why when a person come in the hospital in ketoacidosis, the first line of action is to start an IV and get the person properly hydrated. Often, people forget to drink water unless they feel very thirsty. To help you to remember to drink water at regular intervals, you can set a timer or buy a watch that is equipped with a timer.

It is better to drink smaller quantities of water more frequently than to drink a lot of water at one time. It is recommended to drink 8 to 12 oz a day and if you have not been drinking water regularly, you should double the recommended amount because your cells are already dehydrated. Make sure that you don’t too much drink water in the morning prior to beginning any physical activity. It is very essential to plan a proper routine for water drinking.

Water is necessary for proper digestion and absorption of essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, etc. that our body gets from the food we eat. Also, detoxification of the kidneys and liver along with the removal of toxins and wastes from the body happen to be major benefits of drinking water. You should not wait until you are dehydrated to drink water. Drinking water regularly is imperative because dehydration can result in serious illness.

The diverse benefits of drinking water include sustaining energy levels, being mentally and physically alert, removing toxins and wastes from the body and maintaining healthy skin. Drinking water also helps in reducing weight and helps with hypothyroidism weight gain. Since water is a natural appetite suppressant, it helps to cut down overeating and that helps to maintain your proper weight. Which is especially important with hypothyroidism. Doctors often say that, when you feel hungry, your body is actually craving water and not solid food.

Bear in mind that water has its exclusive qualities and other beverages cannot replace the benefits of drinking water. So make sure you drink adequate quantities of water every day to live a healthy and happy life.

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Zandra Jones, RN BBA writes about health related issues and alternative treatment.

Look for Dr. Alduan Tartt at the 2010 Live Healthy And Thrive Expo this weekend at the Cobb Galleria Centre. He will be speaking on healthy relationships and how to empower teens. Get your tickets now!

Dr. Alduan Tartt is a positive psychologist, devoted father, professional speaker, and community servant who is taking psychology outside of the office to have more of an impact in the community. He has successfully worked with well over a thousand clients in Georgia, California, and Michigan.

He is a graduate of both Morehouse College and the University of Michigan where he was one the youngest African-Americans to receive his PhD in Clinical Psychology. He currently maintains a popular positive psychology practice in Decatur, Georgia and is recognized as parenting, teen, and relationship expert for women and teen girls.

He has served on the Board of Directors for the 100 Black Men of DeKalb and Forever Family. Dr. Tartt is also an associate member of the National Speakers Association of Georgia and is a frequent contributor to Essence and Black Enterprise magazines. He has appeared on MTV, CBS, TVOne, Gospel Touch and over 30 radio broadcast as a psychologist, parenting expert, life coach and relationship expert.

He is the author of The RING FORMULA: How to Marry MR. RIGHT, a dating guide that empowers women to date toward marriage. He is currently working on a talk show with BET Networks for mothers as well as a new reality show, Bullies, with Tijuana Entertainment that successfully reforms bullies.

Dr. Alduan Tartt is devoted to promoting social change through raising expectations, innovative problem-solving and creating stronger relationships within the community.

Listen to his inspirational interview below.

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As we continue to move forward on our 2010 People You Need to Know Publicity Tour, we have gained a new Event Sponsor – The Surgical Health Collective.

The Surgical Health Collective (SHC) was established in 1996 to address unmet health needs throughout the greater Metropolitan Atlanta area. The Surgical Health Collective, headed by Medical Director/Surgeon Dr. Mark Walker, is an organization dedicated to serving the community by promoting health and wellness. Their motto is, “Helping People with Skill and Caring.”

As most of us know, this is a very critical time in our history when it comes to our health. We MUST do a better job of taking care of each other and ourselves. By having The Surgical Health Collective as our 2010 Event Sponsor, we have an opportunity to remind the public that their health is definitely important.

The Surgical Health Collective spends countless hours educating the community about the fact that “Health is mental, physical, social and spiritual well-being, not just the absence of disease. All of us must be nurtured and cared for at some time during our lives. Our daily habits influence our health. A diet based on fruits and vegetables, daily graded exercise and proper rest are essential ingredients for good health.”

We would like to thank Dr. Mark Walker and The Surgical Health Collective for joining us on our 2010 People You Need to Know Publicity Tour.

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On June 26th and 27th, Andrea Riggs, CEO of Get Body Beautiful, will be at the Live Healthy and Thrive Expo held at the Cobb Galleria. Don’t miss this opportunity to get inspired to set new goals that will lead you to a healthier lifestyle!!

Andrea Riggs, aka “Ms. Body Beautiful,” is a dynamic personality, national lifestyle and wellness expert, fitness guru, celebrity trainer, magazine columnist, TV personality, radio host, product spokesperson, entrepreneur, nutrition product developer, wife and mother.

Andrea and her husband, Michael Riggs, American Family Insurance Corporate Executive, recently moved to their dream home in Atlanta Georgia. She is a mother to a 6 year old girl, Amani and 4 year old boy, Malcolm.

Body Beautiful, a minority and women-owned company founded in 1998, helps women of color achieve better health through lifestyle, nutrition and fitness. Body Beautiful focuses on health and wellness campaigns for corporate and community groups, the production of high energy fitness content for TV and distribution.

Andrea is a regular on the Atlanta business and social scene, contributes monthly to several national publications, often trains celebrities, and Atlanta’s high powered executives, all while doing business and building the Body Beautiful and GET LEAN brands with leading corporations and consumers.

Make plans to attend the Live Healthy and Thrive Expo!!

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