One way to lose weight in a healthy manner is to reduce the amount of fat we consume. A friend of mine recently asked me how they could lose weight when they are eating pretty healthy to begin with and it made me reflect on what I learned switching from a Standard American Diet (SAD)... Continue Reading →
There are several things we can do to mitigate the risk of breast cancer and the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) shares four steps to do just this! Here I'll share highlights from PCRM and other leaders in the fight on breast cancer. I bet you know or knew someone who has or had... Continue Reading →
Does living a plant-based lifestyle help people fight the effects of COVID-19 better than others? The answer is YES and not a surprise to Dr. Neal Barnard, President of the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine, who states, "if your diet is really good (plant-based), these conditions are going to be better." He is referring to... Continue Reading →
Not once, but twice diagnosed, battled, and beat breast cancer. This is what happened to one of my best friends, Peggy Markovic. In the spirit of raising awareness of breast cancer prevention, I asked Peggy if she would be willing to share her story and she accepted. Here I will share a bit of our... Continue Reading →
I bet you know or knew someone who has or had breast cancer. I have lost friends and currently know several who are battling this horrific illness. The current risk for a woman to be diagnosed with breast cancer in America during their lifetime is 1 in 8 (13%). This is not the number one... Continue Reading →
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