Easy DIY Kombucha
Have you been wondering about those bottles in the refrigerated section of the grocery store or tasted a sample at Costco recently? Kombucha tea is a new (actually very old) health trend that is a great choice in the summer because it is flavorful, refreshing, and good for you. No need to purchase cases of […]
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5 Health Reasons To Hit The Beach
Aaahh, the sound of the ocean. The warmth of the sun. I have been a West Coast girl my whole life with only a couple of stints elsewhere—outside Chicago when I was 4 and a year in Boston when I was 21. Holidays are often spent at my parent’s beach house on the Oregon coast. […]
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5 Easy Swaps to Make Any Recipe Healthier
I subscribe to an anti-inflammatory diet also known in some circles as a “clean” diet. What that means really is lots of foods high in nutrients and low in sugar and processing. I buy very few boxed foods, preferring to make our food from whole ingredients. One thing I often do is take a recipe […]
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Should you use sunscreen?
It’s the time of year to revisit the issue of sunscreen. This is a hot topic as some people are adamantly against sunscreen, saying they do more harm than good, others say use with moderation, and still others say absolutely use sunscreen everyday! Here’s my take on the issue of chemicals in sunscreen vs. health benefits of […]
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Modern Heroine Soul Stories – coming soon!
I’m thrilled to be able to give you a sneak peek at an upcoming book that I am included in! Modern Heroine Soul Stories has been a year in the making, and now we are getting ready to share it with you this summer. This book project is unique because we, the 24 contributing authors, are donating all […]
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Cancer and Alcohol: the Very Real Connection
I read another article this week adding to the several studies I’ve read showing that alcohol is no bueno if you have had cancer or if you want to avoid getting cancer. We all love a cocktail or a glass of wine and I don’t mean to be a party pooper, but the sad news is that […]
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Scanning, Squishing, Poking Our Breasts
This week, I’m happy to offer a guest blog post about thermography, an important diagnostic tool for early detection of breast cancer by Suzy Grace Selin of BodyLife Imaging. She’s answering her top two most frequently asked questions for you about this fascinating science. “Does Thermography Replace Mammograms…?” This is the most frequently asked question I receive. […]
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Announcing The Permanent Remission Project!
Announcing…The Permanent Remission Project! This gives me goosebumps. And I am so excited I can barely stand it! Here’s the deal– I have shifted my health coaching program (really a small pivot) to exclusively help people in remission from cancer rebuild their health after treatment, and it feels like a puzzle piece in the big […]
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What’s a Purifying Greens Drink?
Does the sound of a greens drink make you go “Ick!”? Well, I’m a big fan of green vegetables and their numerous amazing health benefits (read my blog post What’s So Great About Greens for nutritional facts plus a tasty recipe). And one way to get more of this green goodness into your body is with the […]
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Why I Don’t Color My Hair (and you shouldn’t either)
I’m bringing out the big guns this week in my mission to inform on the topic of cancer. My apologies to my dear friends who are hair stylists. I know coloring hair is a major source of income for you but after what I have learned, I have to share. Lives are at stake, including […]
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