Why do we resist meditation?
I’ve already fallen by the wayside regarding one of my New Year’s resolutions… my daily commitment to meditation is wavering. I know how important it is for me personally to have a daily practise… Continue reading
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Face the Sun
Face the Sun is the first feature film to look closely at breast cancer and its impact on families. This tender, heart-warming and inspirational film offers messages of courage, hope and forgiveness, while… Continue reading
Meat Free Monday
Today’s recipe is stuffed butternut squash. One of the most abundant nutrients in winter squash, beta-carotene, has been shown to have very powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This vegetable is also rich in Vitamin… Continue reading
Breast cancer is not a single disease
We all know that no two cancers are exactly the same, but now new research has shown that breast cancer is not a single disease but a collection of at least five separate… Continue reading
Meat Free Monday
Normal service has resumed! After the christmas hiatus, it is time to get back into a routine and as it’s Monday, it’s time for the Meat Free Monday recipe. I’ve recently discovered a… Continue reading
Top 5 blog posts of 2009
Title Views Shaking the branches of the family tree 23,855 Did Grey’s Anatomy portray cancer accura 15,291 ‘Farrah’s Story’ a tale of inner strengt 14,733 “Pink Out” for Amy Mickelson 4,768 ER… Continue reading
‘Twas the night before Christmas…
‘Twas the night before Christmas… So begins the first line of the famous poem by Clement Clarke Moore which has delighted generations of children and adults since it was first published in December… Continue reading
Revolution in breast screening on the cards
Results of research currently being undertaken in Ireland could lead to a simple blood test for breast cancer, writes Dr Muiris Huston in today’s Irish Times. The term paradigm shift may have been overused… Continue reading
Meat Free Monday
Today’s recipe is Baba Ghanoush, a very popular Middle Eastern dish made primarily of aubergine/eggplant and tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds. This is a healthy snack that can be eaten in… Continue reading
