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Genetic Roulette | The Dangers of GMO Foods

Genetically Modified Foods (GMO) have changed our world forever. Increased rates of cancers, food allergies, asthma, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and birth defects are linked to GMO Foods. One of the...

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Safe Food Products Free of Cancer Causing BPA

Safe Food Products Are A Must. In a prior blog post BPA Plastics Linked to Cancer we discussed the link between Bisphenol-A (BPA) plastics and coatings and increased risk of cancer. Now that the...

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Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Cancer?

The Truth about Artificial Sweeteners I’ve covered sugar in a few recent topics. Check them out here (does sugar feed cancer?) and here (The mystery of sugar: difference between simple sugars and...

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Winter Squash: More than just decoration

This time of year, it’s common to see squashes laid out in decorative heaps—dark green acorn squash, cream colored butternut, or red/orange pumpkins mixed with dark green striped Hubbards. In addition...

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Food as a Memory Enhancer

I imagine that most folks reading this article have, at some point, wondered why they can’t seem to remember much anymore. Memory loss –or at least poor retrieval—is becoming a monumental issue in...

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Animals get their protein needs met from plants We can too

If you are a Vegan, a Vegetarian or a Qualitarian (like me) you’re eating right for optimal health by reducing your intake of animal proteins and fats, and when consuming them, having the best quality....

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Breast Cancer | Beware of Sugars and Starches

Research continues to reinforce the link between breast cancer and diet, particularly the importance of keeping your blood sugar in the low normal ranges. Higher levels of blood sugar and blood insulin...

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20 Reasons to Eat Avocados

Avocados Enhance Heart Health . Avocados contain oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that may help to lower cholesterol. In one study of people with moderately high cholesterol levels, individuals who...

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Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Create a masterpiece collage by combining the best of summer vegetables and an array of colors.   When we eat a rainbow we are benefiting from the super antioxidant and cell protective power of...

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Seize Control, Avoid Toxins

Seize Control, Avoid Toxins When I went through cancer treatment, and even now eight years later, one of the hardest things for me was the lack of control I had. Other people were making decisions for...

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Eat Your Greens!

One of the loneliest parts of the produce section is the area where they pile up the greens– kale, spinach, chard, mustard greens, turnip greens and the like. Not that many people know how to cook...

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A Healthful Approach to Weight Loss

For many people, weight loss is a challenge. Sure, it’s easy to drop a few pounds on a crash diet—but as you’ve likely discovered, this type of weight loss rarely lasts. Many people end up in a...

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CURCUMIN: Nature’s anti-inflammatory wonder

Curcumin is the major component of the Indian spice turmeric (Curcuma longa).  It has been used for thousands of years in the Orient as a healing agent for variety of illnesses. The ancient texts of...

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Vulnerability: Saying Unpopular Things

“Illness is the night-side of life, a more onerous citizenship. Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship, in the kingdom of the well and in the kingdom of the sick. Although we all prefer to use...

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Cannabis and Cancer: Prescribe 5 different drugs or simply one botanical…your...

take a closer look This is a completely non-political blog entry on the science of the medical efficacy of Cannabis (marijuana) in oncology.  Cannabis is plant that is classified in the U.S. as a...

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The Year of Living Vulnerably

To run from vulnerability is to run from the essence of our nature, the attempt be invulnerable is the vain attempt to become something we are not…       –David Whyte My heart is broken. I am tired of...

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One Not-So-Fun Winter in the Life of a Cancer Survivor

Malingering, Moribund Malaise Or,One Not-So-Fun Winter in the Life of a Cancer Survivor Sheepish admission: It’s been awhile since my last column.  I’ve started and discarded several topics in the past...

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MAITAKE MUSHROOM: Powerful immune support

Maitake mushroom is an edible mushroom from the species, Grifola frondosa. It is consumed widely in Asia as food and has a long history of use in traditional Asian medicine for numerous...

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PRMA Research Strives to Solve Unanswered Questions

The fields of breast cancer and breast reconstruction research have made incredible strides over recent years.  New advances in chemotherapy agents, genetics, and surgical management of advanced breast...

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Chemo Infusion: Life is Good

I pulled my stool up and absently sterilized my lotion pump. She had just agreed to a foot massage. Chemotherapy dripped into the port in her chest. Her husband tap, tap, tapped away on his computer in...

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