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Christine’s Vegan Smoothies

Three Sweet and Healthy Vegan Smoothies to Rev your Engine in the Morning My husband and I are fortunately very like-minded when it comes to food. We both eat adventurously, are game to try new things, and truly enjoy…

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The Hidden Costs of Chemo

Hello friends. Today I'd like to share an article that I wrote which was recently published on Healthline.com about the hidden costs of chemotherapy. If you have just found out that you need treatment, we hope that we can…

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A New Twist on Veggies

That veggie tray is a staple of any party, any time of the year. We tried this little number for Thanksgiving (we saw it on Pinterest) and it was a hit! Whatever your holiday meal is, try to adapt…

Expressions

Caregiving Through Mindfulness

If you take care of a loved one, you know how tough it can be and how it is easy to neglect your own needs. It's also hard to remember that the person you are caring for is still,…

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A Message from the Editor – 5 Years Today

Hello, friends. Today is a big day for me and my loved ones. This my five year mark of being cancer free. For all cancer patients, making it to five years is a major milestone to a prolonged life without…

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Private Oncologists vs. Hospitals

Friends - Today we share with you an interesting piece from the New York Times on the demise of private oncologists due to rising costs. When Dr. Jeffery Ward, a cancer specialist, and his partners sold their private…

Expressions

Why Gratitude is Great for Your Health

6 Surprising Reasons Why Gratitude is Great for Your Health There are millions of reasons to feel grateful. Acknowledge them all, big and small, on Thanksgiving day and every day, and you just may put yourself on the…

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Cancer Fighting Foods

One of the top cancer experts breaks down cancer fighting foods in a quick video. Watch nutritionist Rachel Beller as she talks us through the best foods to fight disease. Take notes, students! Watch the video here (Skip to :44!)…

Inspiration

Thought of the Day – “Enjoy…”

It's easy to get caught up in the race, more money, more stuff, more everything. But it's not the big things that matter, it's the small moments in between that make all the difference in our lives. Try to note…

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Benefits of Acupuncture

If you have ever been wary of trying acupuncture, let me tell you about my own experience. For most of my adult life, I have used acupuncture to resolve a variety of issues, from the effects of chemo to…