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Winter Stress Relief

December 6, 2022

11 Steps of Winter Stress Relief This winter, join me in doing 11 steps to stress relief! Today is the best day to start! To give yourself daily reminders, please print off this graphic and tape it to your bathroom mirror! 1. Gratitude This one is first because it should be the lens you use…

6 Simple Ways to Calm the Stress

June 28, 2021

We all know that we need to stimulate the relaxation response. The question most of us still have, however, is how? In this article, I highlight 6 of my personal favorite go-to ways to calm stress, elicit the relaxation response for healing, and simply unplug and relax! My Favorite Ways to Relax There are literally…

Meditation Made Easy

June 1, 2021

Meditation. We have all tried to do it and some of us have even had some amount of success with it. But let’s face it, most of us wind up feeling more frustrated (and even more stressed out) after 20 minutes of “just sitting there” than when we started! Meanwhile, the proven, yet elusive, benefits…

Is Fear Impacting Your Healing Journey?

March 2, 2020

In the 2019 Sundance awarding-winning movie The Farewell by director Lulu Wang, there is a powerful scene where the uncle expresses a common Chinese philosophy about cancer: “People don’t die of cancer — they die of the fear.” This dialogue occurs between the granddaughter of the diagnosed grandmother, and her uncle. The family has chosen…

How is Your Heart Health Connected to Your Breast Health?

February 18, 2019

February is Hearth Month. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the US. At the same time, breast cancer is the most common cancer among modern women. It is time we started looking at the factors that link these two biggest lifestyle-related diseases. The connections are crystal clear and so are the ways YOU…

Why Monitor C-Reactive Protein Levels?

October 30, 2018

There is a protein produced by the body that correlates directly with cancer risk. It is called C-reactive protein, or CRP, and there is also a simple blood test you can take to determine if your levels are elevated. Periodic testing for CRP is extremely important on the Healthy Breast journey and is a great…

Studies Show: Adrenaline Sparks Breast Cancer Growth

October 15, 2018

One of the major changes that occurs when a person suffers from chronic stress is too much adrenaline and cortisol in the system. Now research has discovered a direct link between adrenaline and Breast Cancer. Adrenaline and the Fight or Flight Response Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone that is produced by the…

Emotional Acceptance and Breast Cancer

August 27, 2018

Science is finally beginning to catch up to what we all know is true: the connection between emotions and cancer is real. If you are a Healing Diva or have been reading my blogs for a while, then you probably know that Essential #4 of my 7 Essentials System ® is all about how “healing…

Have You Tried Coloring for Stress Relief?

August 7, 2018

It’s back-to-school time again. If you have kids or grandkids, you have probably made at least one trip to your local department store for school supplies. Pens, paper and, of course, crayons and colored pencils have no doubt graced the bottom of your shopping cart. All those supplies for creativity are great for the kids,…

What Is HER2 Positive Breast Cancer?

April 17, 2018

You may have heard about Breast Cancer that is “HER2 Positive.” Or you may have been recently diagnosed with this kind of Breast Cancer yourself. You have also probably heard all the “bad news” about it. Here are the straight facts about HER2 and, most importantly, what YOU can do about it. HER2 Defined HER2…

Easy Ways to Keep Your Lymphatic System Moving

November 28, 2017

The lymphatic system is one of the major ways that the body has for eliminating toxins. Even if you have had lymph nodes removed, there are still MANY ways that you can make sure that it is functioning well and working properly. Knowledge about how to do this is of utmost importance whether you are…

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…