The custom of drinking tea has been around for thousands of years. Legend has it that in 2737 B.C.E., the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong was boiling water in his garden. A wild tea tree leaf landed in the steaming pot, and the leaf began to infuse. The emperor curiously drank the concoction. He enjoyed it…
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a type of unique plant compound called polyphenol. It is a catechin, a kind of flavonoid. EGCG provides your body with potent antioxidants that protect against free radicals causing cellular damage, thus the nickname “Tumor Terminator.” Countless studies back up this name, including this 2018 study that states: “Due to the…
Sweet dreams are made of teas…who am I to disagree ?? Matcha tea (figuratively) beats away breast cancer, but not all matcha is Dr. V. approved (and some I 100% disagree with!) So power up your kettle because today we are going to sip into the world of my favorite tea! Pour yourself a cup…
I never imagined it would happen again….discovering that suspicious lump and facing another healing journey. But once I got over the initial shock and disappointment and got centered, I innately knew why I was dealing with breast cancer for a second time. A recurrence of breast cancer is a fear that lingers in the background…
