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One would think that once the doctors declare “Remission!” or when you get your boobs cut off and they tell you “No lymph node involvement!” or you manage to make it through the chemo and/or radiation, that life would be easy breezy, beautiful Cover Girl. Not really. Yes it is a relief and it is less […]
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My favorite organic health and beauty company, Neal’s Yard Remedies is having a big summer sale while supplies last! Some of the summer must-haves (like the White Tea Facial Mist) are on sale 25% off as well as some items that rarely go on sale, like the popular Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser and my personal favorite the […]
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Have I told you how much I love mangos? There’s something about their tart-sweet combo that makes them among my favorite foods. I’m not alone, mangos happen to be the most widely consumed fruit in the world! Not only are they tasty, but they have some great health benefits. With over 20 vitamins and minerals, […]
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Okay so this is not an orginal recipe of mine so let’s get the credits out there right off the bat. This is the work of the amazing Detoxinista Megan Gilmore from her excellent cookbook Everyday Detox. This recipe has quickly become a favorite of my family especially since we left behind the days of mac n’ cheese […]
Read More I began this book as a blog post. Some of you may have read it, “10 Tips for the Cancer Patient” which I published in July of 2014 after going through a stunning diagnosis, super harsh chemo and a stem cell transplant. I thought at the time that I might expand the blog post and give […]
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I plan my dinners for the week ahead on Sundays. I shop on Monday usually because it’s not as crowded but I go with a list in hand and knowing what I’m making. Even though I like to cook, I am also pretty busy and want to save time in the kitchen. So here’s what […]
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I was pretty shocked when I was diagnosed with a rare form of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma nearly 3 years ago. I was a health coach, eating organic, avoiding sugar, doing everything right. And then to have a second diagnosis of Triple Negative Breast Cancer right after, in fact they think I had both cancers at the […]
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Do you like avocados? Do you like grapefruit? If so, then I have the salad for you! With the warmer temperatures of Spring and citrus season in full swing, I have changed up our usual dinner salad to this bright, fresh and yummy version. With the healthy fats of avocado and the anti-oxidants of […]
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Spring is a great time to clean and not only because the spiders are particularly active with their cobweb production. Spring is a time of renewal. In my garden the bulbs are blooming, the perennials are breaking through the ground, and the trees are blossoming ready to set new fruit. With that potential for growth […]
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Leafy greens are some of the easiest and most beneficial vegetables to incorporate into your daily routine. Densely packed with energy and nutrients, the members of this royal family include kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, mustard greens, arugula, dandelion greens, broccoli rabe, watercress, beet greens, bok choy, napa cabbage, green cabbage, spinach and broccoli. How do […]
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