Breast Cancer

The use of soy phytoestrogens (plant estrogens) for breast cancer survivors and menopausal women have been widely misunderstood. The controversy has stemmed both from lack of good research and the fact that a food component, isoflavones,  has...

As life unfolds and  the challenges of aging and illness arise, having a support system of family and nourishing friendships is vital. Statistics show that cancer patients with family support and a network of friends...

I recently attended a private screening of Pink Skies: a film about women, breast cancer and courage. Explored are the challenges and the questions breast cancer patients and clinicians face everyday, including both conventional and...

Beware these Hidden Threats in Your Make-Up Bag Everyday we use a myriad of personal care products on our bodies, from soaps and lotions to shampoos and conditioners, makeup and shaving creams. The ingredients in personal...

I came across a great post today which discusses the ever widening use of acupuncture for cancer patients both during treatment to manage side effects and improve quality of life and after cancer treatment to...

This is a great article on the MOST BASIC lifestyle choices that have the BIGGEST IMPACT on Cancer Prevention…and Cancer Survival. The original article can be found on the Siteman Cancer Center website This site...

More than 80,000 chemicals now in use have never been fully assessed for toxic impact on human health. Many of these chemicals are linked to increased incidence of cancer. You may think that the chemical...

If you know your risk you can take action and engage in Breast Cancer Prevention. You can address lifestyle changes. You can prevent cancer and cultivate health. You can learn about alternative cancer resources that...

Watch this video by Dr. Deborah Rhodes, M.D. from her December 2010 talk at TEDWomen on why mammograms are not enough for early detection of breast cancer in women with dense breasts.  Are you one...

Cleaning for a Reason Fighting cancer is difficult enough, living with it is even tougher…that’s where the Cleaning For A Reason Foundation steps in. Cleaning For A Reason is the only national non-profit in the country...

An Interview with Dr. Robert Zieve, M.D. After a near death experience five years ago, Dr. Robert Zieve, M.D. became inspired to manifest his vision: Healthy Medicine: A New Mainstream in Health Care, an integrated...

Many breast cancer patients suffer mild to severe joint pain as a common side effect of drug treatments that block estrogen. These drugs, primarily aromatase inhibitors, are used in women with breast cancer cells showing hormonal receptors for estrogen...