Category: Informational Blog

• H&W|Addition

  Addiction doesn’t always look the way we expect. Sometimes it hides in being needed, overgiving, or patterns we’ve normalized. This Health & Wellness reflection explores addiction through lived experience, compassion, and awareness — and invites us to gently ask what we’re truly attached to.

  Lady Flava News

  December 20, 2025

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  #HealthAndWellness #AddictionAwareness #HealingJourney #SeasonedSoul #EmotionalWellness #Boundaries #SelfReflection #MentalHealthMatters #LifeAfterAddiction #AwarenessIsHealing #SimplyFlava, Healing Journey, Lady Flava, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava Wellness, Lady Flava’s Thoughts, Mindful Living, Mindfulness, Self Awareness, Self Care, Sharing My Thoughts, Simply Flava Reflections, Understanding

• ASipOfFlava|**“Two Moments That Made Me Laugh… and Think”**

  Life handed me two little moments this week — one from NPR and one from a 25-year-old’s “back-pain breakthrough” — and both reminded me how much truth hides inside everyday laughter.

  Lady Flava News

  December 11, 2025

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• 🌸 Japanese Women Who Spoke Up: Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga

  Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga wasn’t loud, but she was powerful. With quiet determination, she uncovered the truth behind Japanese American incarceration and helped change U.S. history. Her strength echoes through generations — including mine.

  Lady Flava News

  November 30, 2025

  A Great Lesson, A Purposeful Way of Living, A Touch of Sunshine, Asian Influence, Asian Tradition, Family Memories, Flava’s thoughts…, Great Information, Honoring My Family, I Am A Researcher, I Am A Storyteller, I Am Eurasian, Identity, Informational Blog, Japanese American History, Japanese Culture, Japanese Father, Japanese Heritage, Japanese History, Japanese in America, Japanese Journalist, Japanese Movement, Japanese Women in Activism, Lady Flava, Lady Flava Blogger, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava Reflection, Lady Flava Researcher, Lady Flava Storyteller, Lady Flava’s Blog, Learning About My Japanese Heritage, Make A Difference, My Elders, My Family, My Japanese Culture, My Japanese Heritage, Reflecting On My Life, Sharing History, Sharing Information, Sharing Japanese American History, Simply Flava, Simply Flava by Lady Flava, Simply Flava Storytelling

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• Life|Is Loyalty in 2025 the Same as 1999?

  Loyalty used to mean “show up no matter what.” Now it means “I’ll see how I feel in the morning.” 🤣 Join me as I break down the difference between 1999 loyalty and the 2025 version we’re all trying to survive.

  Lady Flava News

  November 25, 2025

  A Touch of Sunshine, Acceptance Of Different Lifestyles, Be Mindful, Be Responsible, Bridging the Gap, Flava Blogs, Flava is A Taste, A Style, A Feeling…What’s Your Flava, Flava’s thoughts…, Flava’s Be Aware Blog, Flava’s Informational Blog, Flava’s Silly Blog, Informational Blog, Lady Flava, Lady Flava Blogger, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava Storyteller, Lady Flava’s Blog, Life, Sharing My Thoughts, Silly Blog, Simply Flava, Simply Flava by Lady Flava, Simply Flava Storytelling

  #Loyalty #ModernLoyalty #OldSchoolValues #SeasonedSoulZ #LifeReflections #SimplyFlava #GenerationalDifferences #1999Vs2025 #RealTalk #DailyBlog #LightHeartedTruth #FlavaStyle, Don’t Take It Personal, Flava News, Lady Flava, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava’s Thoughts, Life, Mindfulness, Seasoned Soul, Self Awareness, Sharing My Thoughts, Simply Flava Reflections, Thinking Outloud

• H&W |Seattle’s Current Health Concerns

  Seattle is facing some serious health challenges — from rising infections to environmental changes and long-standing disparities. Staying aware is the first step in protecting yourself and the people you love.

  Lady Flava News

  November 24, 2025

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  #HealthAndWellnessWithFlava #SeattleHealth #KingCountyUpdates #SeattleWellness #CommunityHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #RespiratoryIllnesses #ChronicDiseaseAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #SeattleLiving

• H&W|What Our Bodies Need — and Why It Matters

  Your body speaks — through energy, mood, sleep, and how you move through your day. When we feed it with intention and balance, it gives back strength, focus, and peace. True wellness isn’t a trend — it’s the daily act of honoring what your body needs to thrive.

  Lady Flava News

  November 12, 2025

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• H&W|💊 When the Corner Pharmacy Disappears

  Pharmacy closures are reshaping how we access care — one shuttered storefront at a time. From Rite Aid to Walgreens, communities are feeling the loss in ways that go far beyond convenience. This isn’t just about prescriptions… it’s about people. 💊

  Lady Flava News

  November 9, 2025

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• Life|How Do We Learn to Communicate and Win Together?

  The world’s moving fast — faster than most of us can process. We all think, learn, and react in our own unique way, but somewhere along the line, we forgot how to slow down and meet each other halfway. This reflection dives into what it really means to understand how people are wired — through…

  Lady Flava News

  November 5, 2025

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• H&W|🧠 When Holding On Turns Into Hoarding

  Hoarding isn’t just about stuff — it’s about stories, pain, and what people are afraid to lose. But when memories take up more space than safety allows, love means stepping in with compassion and courage.

  Lady Flava News

  October 29, 2025

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• H&W| Why Holistic Wellness Matters

  🌿 Why Holistic Wellness Matters | Simply Flava Wellness By Lady Flava I’ve come to believe that holistic approaches to health and wellness are truly worth exploring. There is so much benefit in learning how to relax — to intentionally quiet the mind and give the body permission to heal. I’ve lived long enough to understand…

  Lady Flava News

  October 10, 2025

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