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Sharon Denise Allison-Ottey, MD is an energetic, motivating, and insightful speaker that shares her expertise in the area of health and self esteem particularly focused on women. “Dr. Sharon” as she is affectionately known does reach the heart and spirit of women in her unique approach and her ability to break down medical/health information in a way that anyone can readily understand. However, Dr. Sharon does not limit herself to just addressing health. Her heart is for women that are often hurting, suffer from poor self esteem, confused about relationships and really searching to find their voice. She also addresses family and men’s issues in a holistic approach that brings clarity and healing.

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Rev Up, Refocus, Rejuvenate, Revive and Reflect (5:44 PM, 06/03/2010)

Your June 2010 Personal Project A Plan to Move Your Body & Life Forward Dr. Sharon Allison-Ottey (aka Dr. Sharon) Author ofIs That Fried Chicken Wing Worth It? Download Article Many of us make New Year’s resolutions and often commit to living healthier. How many times have you vowed on Jan. 1 to lose, 5, 10, 20, 50 or more pounds, exercise more and spend more quality time with family or yourself? Be honest, how long do you stick with it? Studies show that LESS than 12% actually stick with the resolutions. Well, it’s not January---it is actually June and midyear. I’m trying to take this time to reflect on my life which includes mind, body and spirit. I thought I’d share with the many of you who email and contact me each month regarding your goals, my books and seeking advice. This plan is created with ME in mind; I would ask that you read it and revise it according to you and your lifestyle. I do recommend, without question, that you consult your physician if you have any chronic medical condition (diabetes, hypertension, etc.) prior to starting any new plan. Follow me on Facebook and Twitter (DoctorSharonAO) for updates, motivational quotes and other stuff.

What Doctors Want You to Know But May Not Tell You (3:26 PM, 02/03/2010)

An excerpt from Is That Fried Chicken Wing Worth It? Sharon D. Allison-Ottey, MD I asked doctors from all over the country to tell me what they would tell YOU, the patient, if they could be open and honest. I promised that I would keep comments confidential upon request. Here is what they said, these are eye opening (and sometimes funny—they chose how they would be identified)

What's REALLY going on with Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations (6:47 PM, 12/28/2009)

No need for Mammograms before 50? The Self Breast Exam is Useless? What’s REALLY going on with Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations A Candid Conversation with Breast Cancer ExpertWritten by Sharon D. Allison-Ottey, MD (www.drsharononline.com)There has been UPROAR in the public, government and medical community regarding recent changes in recommendations specifically associated with women’s health from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Women all over the country are asking what they should do. Are the recommendations correct? What about my specific risks? Will my insurance company pay for screenings? And many other questions are circulating in the heads and hearts of women.

"And They Laughed" Part I of Insights from the Movie, Precious (10:29 AM, 11/17/2009)

With great anticipation, a good friend of mine and I went to see the highly acclaimed movie, Precious, written by Sapphire and a Tyler Perry/Oprah Winfrey production. I had viewed the trailer and saw the actress, Gabourey Sidibe, who portrayed the title character on one of the morning shows and was intrigued. Further, I had heard the buzz from Sundance with possible Oscar nominations and all of the media that surrounded this film. My friend is a movie connoisseur and she really wanted to be one of the first to see it and we found the time on Saturday to walk into a theater.

Dr. Sharon's Fruit and Vegetable Week: For Your Health/Wellness (and cuteness) (10:55 AM, 11/16/2009)

Once a week or every two weeks I try to do an all fruit/veggie day to just feel better and as a way of keeping on track. It also does help drop the pounds. Well, on November 15, 2009 I decided that I wanted to try to do a week (Monday- Friday) of all fruits and veggies and shared it on Facebook with my friends, many of whom had joined me on the fruit/veggie days. In response to many emails and FB friends hopping on board, I wrote the general guidelines and for the sake of convenience am putting them on my website.

Swine Flu and Your Family (5:34 PM, 04/27/2009)

EASY to Understand Info that Tells You What You Should I Know and Do? There has been a tremendous amount of media coverage around recent reports of Swine Influenza, better known as Swine Flu and it’s easy to panic. However, as with anything knowledge is POWER and it’s important to really get to the basic facts in a simple and direct manner. As of today; there are 40 confirmed cases of Swine Flu in the United States but over 1,600 in our neighbor country of Mexico. President Barack Obama said that the threat of spreading swine flu infections is matter of concern but “not a cause for alarm.”

HOTELS: The Great, The Mediocre and The UGLY from Dr. Sharon (1:22 PM, 03/25/2009)

In response to over 14,000 emails and over 120K hits on my site for more info on hotels and travel safety, I will issue a Part II to the article: How Comfy and Clean is Your Hotel Room (www.drsharononline.com Hot Topics). I have created a ranking system that is fair, balanced and informative based on hotels at which I have stayed. This list will be updated quarterly with the first appearance in April. In fairness, all hotels are notified prior to my arrival that I am a writer and that I do frequently publish on this topic so that we are balanced in our assessments. My staff does "grade" on customer service and other items that I am not privy to when they begin to arrange my travel. I will highlight the great hotels that go above and beyond on the issues of safety, cleanliness, hospitality and overall accomodations as well as give you the "real" scoop on those that are mediocre and expose those which have serious concerns (the ugly). Trust me, I have experiences with them ALL! I have been asked by a major national magazine to provide the info in a regular column as well as their online site. Who knew that this would take off, but it is imperative to our safety and health. Be on the lookout for my unique view from the bedroom!

New York Post: Remedy; the Broader Issue-- Money Talks What Will YOU Do? (6:11 PM, 06/15/2009)

The cartoon which appeared in the New York Post has incited outrage in many of us (of all races and nationalities) around the country. We have taken this issue on with passion and many of African American (AA) leaders have called for boycotts, apologies and other remedies. However, unfortunately many fail to see the big deal and think that they are "playing the race card", "over reacting" and being a bit too "sensitive". Whatever your opinion, this is America and you are allowed to hold that opinion in the country which I love.. However, I implore us to look a little deeper into the symbolism and history associated with Black people being compared to animals both consciously and subconsciously. I cannot begin to share the vast amount of historical medical data associated with this imagery and subsequent treatment or lack thereof which many Blacks had to endure as a consequence. I ask that we wake up and not wait for a "cartoon" or incident to galvinize us to action.