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Life After Mastectomy Part 2: Three Options Besides Reconstructive Surgery

July 18, 2017

Last week I shared some pretty daunting news about the risks of reconstructive surgery for mastectomy, including the possible harms of both silicone and saline implants as well as the risks of the actual surgery. Reconstructive surgery is not the only option after mastectomy, however. Here are three other options if you are considering the…

Breast Reconstruction: Get the Facts Before You Decide

July 10, 2017

If you have had a mastectomy for breast cancer or are considering one, you may also be considering what to do afterwards. As you explore your options, you owe it to yourself to learn the facts about breast reconstruction surgery as well. This is a very personal decision so take your time in weighing the…

Are Insect Repellents that Contain DEET Safe?

July 3, 2017

In some parts of the country, this has been called “the year of the mosquito.” Wet spring weather and other factors have made the bugs come out in droves this summer. And then there is the mass hysteria over cases of Zika, West Nile, and Lyme disease, which, at least according to conventional media, have…

6 Essential Oils to Help Support Breast Health

June 12, 2017

Hormonal imbalance can show itself in a variety of ways- weight gain, low libido, fatigue, mood swings, insomnia, or just feeling “off.” If you want to prevent hormonal imbalance that can lead to breast cancer, using essential oils to soothe, relax, and rebalance may be just what you need. 6 Go-To Essential Oils to Balance Hormones Clary…

Heat Shock Proteins: Why a Little Stress May Actually Improve Your Health

May 30, 2017

The body is constantly seeking balance in order to maintain optimal functioning. A lot of times, the body’s systems will produce substances in response to stress which can be warning signs that other processes are happening in the body. For example, high levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the bloodstream can be a sign of inflammation,…

Do You Have Healthy Bacteria in YOUR Breasts?

May 22, 2017

Did you know that there are bacterium living in literally every part of our body? The fact is that there are more bacterial cells in the human body than there are purely human cells! Many people have the impression that all bacteria can make you sick. But not all bacteria are bad for you. If…

Vitamin D: An Absolute MUST for Breast Health

May 15, 2017

I have written a lot about vitamin D over the years — and there is a very good reason for this. If there is one supplement that would be at the very top of my list for helping prevent and support the healing of Breast Cancer, it would be vitamin D! Vitamin D Deficiency: A…

Mental Health Part 2: Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup for Brain (and Body) Health!

May 8, 2017

Unfortunately, most of the food that is available in grocery stores is processed in some way. Eating chemically processed foods can not only cause obesity and physical illness but can also damage your brain. For Part 2 of our series on Mental Health, let’s take a look at one of the most insidious chemical additive– High…

Mental Health Part 1: 4 Tips to Help Turn Depression Around Naturally

May 2, 2017

If you are new to my blog and information, you may not know that I suffered with depression for the majority of my life! I was a “wounded child” on the inside, but managed to function very well outwardly. Until I discovered how to heal and release the emotional wounds, I felt captive to the…

Are Your Hormones Balanced?

April 24, 2017

Hormones have a deep impact on your health and affect physical and mental health on all levels. With the increase in toxins in the environment and other stressors that occur as a part of modern life, hormone imbalance is becoming more and more common among all individuals globally— not just for women, but for men…

8 Reasons Why Nuts and Seeds are True “Superfoods”

April 17, 2017

What does it take for a food source to be a “superfood?” According to American Heart Association, there is no set criteria, but the general consensus is that superfoods usually a.) are nutrient-rich, b.) are beneficial for health on several fronts and c.) help promote overall well-being in mind and body. Based on those three…

The New Theory About Cancer – It’s a Metabolic Dis-ease

April 10, 2017

There is a growing body of evidence that points to the fact that cancer is a “metabolic disease.” You may have heard this statement before, but what does it really mean? In a nutshell, it means that cancer is a problem that exists at the cellular level, in particular at the level of mitochondria within…