A recent episode of the television show The Secret Lives of Women (seen on We TV @ www.wetv.com), highlighted women of different sizes. Some extremely tall or small and some extremely heavy.

The heavy women called themselves Big Beautiful Women or BBW's - a now common term used by women of size.

The women were gorgeous, smart, happy and successful, running a business devoted to the empowerment of large women.

Part of me really champions them. Why should they conform to the size society (or their doctor) tells them they should be if that's not what they want to do?

I am curious: what are the real health benefits of listening to music? I know some songs make me feel happy; others are frustrating. Is there some science behind music and health?

Do you use music to help yourself heal, either physically or mentally? If so, I'd love to hear how!

And...any specific type of music that is "healthier" than others, or does it just depend on the individual?

A person’s health is very important for themselves as well as for the people who love them. My advice isn’t limited to only women but also men and children as well. It is too often when doctors over look their patients. So my advice is that when you believe something is seriously wrong with your health you NEED to bring it up to your doctor and if they say that there isn’t anything to worry about then you NEED to be persistent with them and make sure they know you seriously believe there is something wrong. If they still don’t listen to you then find a different doctor.