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A must-read about cancer, life and a near-death experience

Hi my friends!  It’s so hard to believe it’s been almost a year since everything shut down!  I’m definitely getting antsy for some sense of normalcy, especially spending time with family and friends without restrictions. I’m sure you are too! Fortunately, we were able to get away to some nice weather a couple of weeks […] Read more

Was cancer your wake up call?

How have you been? I hope you and your family are staying healthy, both physically and mentally! It’s been such a crazy, challenging time that I have struggled with what to write about. I know that I’ve used the last several months to really be introspective and take care of myself so that I can […] Read more

3 things that cause 90% of cancers

Did you know that according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, there were 14.1 million cancer cases in 2012 worldwide, and by 2030, the number is expected to grow to 21.7 million new cases? In fact, statistics show that 1 out of 3 people will get cancer in their lifetime. I know this […] Read more

A Thanksgiving message from the Holy Land!

My husband and I just came home from an amazing couple’s trip to Israel. It was his first time there so it was so much fun to see it through his eyes. What a magical place with such a rich history! Now that we’re back, I’m looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving. It’s definitely one of […] Read more

The best diet to avoid cancer

As a 19-year cancer survivor (this month!) and certified health coach, I am often asked which foods are best for not only healing from cancer treatment,  but for preventing a recurrence. This always brings me back to when I completed treatment and asked my oncologist that same question. He pretty much told me to go […] Read more

What is a MUST when trying to prevent cancer and recurrence?

I remember people used to say to me all the time, “It’s so hard to believe, you of all people got cancer.” This usually came from friends who knew I exercised and ate more vegetables than most people did in 1998. But one thing they didn’t know was how stressed out I felt two years […] Read more

Self Love-The Best Love of All

As Valentine’s Day approaches and you’re thinking about gifts and cards for your loved one’s, I want to make sure you’re not neglecting the most special person in your life. That person is YOU! The fact is you are amazing! You are special and deserving! You were born with gifts and talents and yes, beautiful […] Read more

Reducing your toxic load

We just came back from a great weekend in New York City. It was our younger son’s first trip there, so it was so much fun to watch him see everything for the first time! There is such an energy and sense of aliveness in the city that I haven’t seen in many other places. […] Read more

Stress and cancer

Hope you’re having a wonderful July! It’s been so great having my family all together for the summer but with all that greatness comes extra busyness, responsibility and yes, STRESS. I know you can relate. Between the Internet, T.V., cell phones, work and family the majority of us are completely stressed out. Of course, stress […] Read more

What is cancer telling you?

Happy June! The energy in Cleveland has been incredible! The city is still buzzing from the Cavs NBA Finals victory!! Of course you’re all aware of this but it’s worth repeating: The Cavs just won the NBA championship, the first team in NBA history to win after trailing 3-1 in the NBA finals!! What makes this […] Read more