Category Archives: Cancer

Breast Cancer Q&A

A diagnosis of breast cancer can put a woman on the rollercoaster of terror. Take a few minutes to consider some other possibilities. I promise: there are some.

Notes from CAM Cancer Conference (Annie Appleseed)

Medical Marijuana, Citrus Pectins, Ginger Guacamole and so many other forms of inspiration, large and small, at the Annie Appleseed CAM Cancer Conference

Your Genes Do Not Cause Cancer

“More and more data suggest that just having mutations is not sufficient to cause cancer,” said Dr. Kornelia Polyak, a breast cancer researcher at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, who was not associated with the new study. Source: A Single Cell Shines New Light on How Cancers Develop – The New York Times As I’ve beenContinue reading “Your Genes Do Not Cause Cancer”

My Top Ten Health Stories of 2015

As the year comes to a close, let’s review some of the big health stories of 2015, including Red Meat & Cancer, Female Viagra, new breast cancer screening guidelines, and much much more! plus my 5 runners up!

Are beans toxic?

Below is a thorough and admittedly somewhat lengthy article about why beans and legumes are problematic for so many people, especially those with chronic illness or a compromised gut. While beans have a reputation for being very healthy and “good for you”, the truth is that they contribute little but inflammation and high levels ofContinue reading “Are beans toxic?”

Breast Cancer and Me: An Accounting

You can’t go through an ordeal like breast cancer without being changed in significant ways. Would you be surprised to read there are “best parts” to having breast cancer?

How to Harness the SuperPowers of Curcumin

Maybe you’ve heard about curcumin and how extraordinarily beneficial it is. There’s just one problem. You probably aren’t absorbing it.