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Does a glass of wine a day keep the doctor away? Some studies suggest that yes, red wine may help prevent cancer. Yet, other research has shown that drinking even a small amount of alcohol increases your chances for developing cancer. These mixed messages may leave you in a wine daze. Luckily, we’re here to bring [...]
Cancer is largely attributable to the cumulative impact of toxins on our systems. External factors such as polluted air, water and food chemicals, along with pesticides on our food, play a major role. Heavy metals like mercury that is in many immunizations and flu shots plus immunological weakness come into play as well as PSYCHOLOGICAL [...]
It’s been a year since I was diagnosed with Leukemia. So far so good, as far as my physical health is concerned. But, cancer has changed me. The big “C” diagnosis has impacted my family and close friends, more than they let on. I see it in their eyes; I hear it in their voices [...]
Within each of us is a hidden store of courage, courage to give us the strength to face any challenge. Within each of us is a hidden store of determination. Determination to keep us in the race when all seems lost. My incredibly brave sister-in-law, Bonnie, has been battling carcinoid, a rare neuro-endocrine cancer for [...]
Labor Day, September 5, 2011 – Today certainly feels like anything but summer; it’s a chilly 55 degrees, windy, with a few drizzles of rain under a classic Michigan grey sky. Although I’m a bit sad to feel summer slip away I love the cooler temperatures – great for sleeping; yummy soft grandpa size [...]
“Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.” Carole Welch Are you awake? Are you alive? If so, get up. It’s a good day! As far as I’m concerned, in some small way, everyday that you wake-up is a great day! Time to turn up your engine and [...]
Huge Breath. Deepest inhale. Longest exhale ever. It was 6:45 a.m. and the cab barely came to a stop at the main entrance of MD Anderson Cancer Center. I had one foot out the door, full speed ahead, my heart pounding with no idea what the day had in store for me…us. In retrospect had [...]
Previously, I had mentioned my nervous discomfort sitting among 15 other people with cancer at MD Anderson Cancer Center (mostly terminal) while waiting for my CT scan. But I left out a few important details that have been continually invading my thoughts—a cue that I need to put these thoughts and feelings on paper in [...]
March 1, 2011 So much has happened since my first CANCER in your face entry on Feb. 11th. Let me begin by saying yesterday was most likely the most surreal day of my life. No one should ever have to live this sad and scary slice of life; on the other hand, perhaps for some [...]
Feb. 11, 2011 Yesterday, Feb. 10 2010, exactly one week before my 52nd birthday, I was told by Dr. M. Cotant, a surprisingly kind, caring and very young doctor that I have a definitive CLL diagnosis – CANCER. Chronic Lymphocyte Leukemia. Blood tests tell it all these days….We’ll see. Eyeing the word “cancer’’ on my [...]
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