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Step aside from the drama

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You have created the stories in your mind that continue to give power to your limitations. And just as you have created those stories, you can let them go. You have the ability… Continue reading

Meat Free Monday

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Last week I posted on the latest research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, which reports that higher alpha-carotene blood levels were associated with a lower risk of dying from cancer and cardiovascular disease.… Continue reading

Death of legendary actress Susannah York

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British actress Susannah York – one of the most memorable film faces of the 1960s – has died from cancer aged 72. She achieved international fame in a string of classic movies and… Continue reading

How to battle the boredom blues

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I can remember feeling really bored at times when going through the worst of my chemotherapy – bored with being ill; bored because I am such a foodie and I was too sick… Continue reading

Weekly Round-Up

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Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blog posts which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which… Continue reading

The Friday Poem

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Image- courtesy of Christine Laennec Winter Lights Within   You say: It’s so dark and dreich here So far north So far away I say:  but let me show you The soft gentle darkness… Continue reading

The Annie Appleseed Project

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The Annie Appleseed Project is a non-profit, volunteer led corporation, providing information, education, advocacy, and awareness for people with cancer and their family and friends who are interested in complementary or alternative medicine (CAM)… Continue reading

Morgan Pressel fights breast cancer

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Thanks to my friend Lily for bringing my attention to the following story about Morgan Pressel, who is an American professional golfer, currently playing on the LPGA Tour. She is the youngest-ever winner of an… Continue reading

For maximum health benefits, pick your veggies wisely

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Research has shown that maintaining a healthy vegetable and fruit rich diet may decrease your chances of a cancer recurrence. The key is to pick vegetables and fruit abundant in alpha-carotene. Alpha-carotene  belongs to the carotenoid… Continue reading

Simply Be

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 In just one moment of simply being, is enough unique richness to echo for a thousand lifetimes.   Open your mind, your heart and your senses, and feel the warm, peaceful treasure. Beyond… Continue reading