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This week I’m happy to bring to you a guest blog post from my good friend and yoga studio owner, Anne Basco. She has written about the yogic practice of mindful breathing called pranayama and the health benefits it can bring, especially for those in cancer treatment. Really it’s good for everyone in our busy […]
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If you haven’t tried meditating, what is holding you back? Many people are realizing the benefits: increased focus, reduced anxiety, fear and depression. Meditation has also been shown to help with reactivity, anger management and improve feelings of equanimity and peacefulness. From high level CEO’s and entrepreneurs to stressed out parents, people are adding meditation to […]
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Whether you’ve had cancer (like me) and don’t want it to ever come back or you haven’t had it and want to do your best to never get it, there are some things you can do to give yourself the best chances of keeping the beast at bay. In my book WTF?! I Have Cancer, […]
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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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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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Did you know that healthy ice cream is a thing? Summer is here, the heat is on and sometimes we want to scream for ice cream! Well, I’m here to tell you that a cool and refreshing treat is possible while sticking to a clean and healthy lifestyle. Yes, this ice cream is creamy and sweet […]
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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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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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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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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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