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HOT TIP – Red Wine

  Red, Red Wine...       You've probably heard that red wine is good for you, but don't know why.  Let us break it down. Whether it's a Syrah, Pinot Noir or Cabernet, red wine is loaded with polyphenols.…
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Things We Love – Shoe Therapy!

  Are your feet killing you from treatment? We have something that's both sporty and comfy.  Read on...       Picture this: You are going through treatment.  Your medication is making your feet swollen, or joints ache, or blisters…
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Ginger Sesame Slaw

Here's another hit from our Contributing Food Editor, Christine.   Ginger is a real powerhouse against disease - it is an anti-inflammatory, a big cancer fighter (works for that nausea from chemo, too) and also helps with diabetes and arthritis.…
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For Your Skin with Dr. Annie Chiu

  Has your skin changed during or after your illness in ways that you are unsure how to handle? We did, too, so we spoke with Board Certified Cosmetic and General Dermatologist Dr. Annie Chiu about how to take care…
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Today’s HOT TIP

    A new study has shown that drinking coffee regularly can drop the risk of liver cancer by 40%, as well as protect against Alzheimer's, diabetes and other cancers.  That should ease the guilt of that daily trip to…
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Split Pea Soup with Ham

Here's a great cold-weather dish (or warm weather, for that matter!) that you can make for under $10. It's also good for you. How so? Well, it has dietary fiber (which also lowers cholesterol), Vitamin K, and potassium.  Easy peasy!…
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How to Ask the Hard Questions

If you are struggling with asking very hard questions to your doctor or employer, read on.  We all have moments where we aren't sure we understand what is going on or what is happening next, and we might have doubts…
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Be Someone’s “Chemo Fairy”

Hello, friends. Here's a great idea for your loved ones who are going through chemotherapy.   We’d love to share with you this wonderful idea for your loved ones that may be going through chemotherapy.  We saw this in practice…