Wellness Lifestyle Supply List
The products you use everyday have an impact on your health! That’s why I’ve compiled this Wellness Lifestyle Supply List for you of products that I use and think are great with links for you to shop directly below. In my wellness lifestyle, I avoid plastic and choose glass, stainless steel and cast iron instead. […]
Read More
Have you tried a Far Infrared Sauna?
Have you heard about the health benefits of far infrared saunas? Do they sound too good to be true? Weight loss, pain relief, detoxification, blood pressure reduction, and improved circulation just to name a few. Let’s look at what infrared saunas are and how they work. We just plugged in our outdoor unit for the cold season and I […]
Read More
7 Tips to Help Winter Skin
Anyone else slathering on the moisturizer lately? The winter season can be hard on our skin, leaving it parched and even itchy. Add that to the damage effects that cancer treatments may have had, and your skin may be in need of some love this time of year. There are a few factors at play […]
Read More
Want Glowing Skin? Try Dry Brushing.
Have you tried dry brushing? Do you know what it is? Dry brushing is an ancient practice where you take a natural bristle body brush and brush your dry skin in a particular way, providing many health benefits. Why bother doing this or adding it to your morning routine? Here are a few of the […]
Read More
Is your face cream toxic?
February is National Cancer Prevention month so I am highlighting ways to set yourself up to reduce your risk of getting cancer or if you are a survivor, not having it come back. Something we all want, right? I’ve written a lot about food and how what you eat really does make a difference for either promoting […]
Read More
That Glow: How to Have Radiant Skin
A friend of mine posted some photos on social media recently that were stunning. Granted my friend is gorgeous, but what I really noticed was her skin. It radiated a dewy smoothness that looked surreal. I asked her if this was some kind of Instagram filter that I needed to know about! And yes, she is […]
Read More
5 Ways to Keep Cancer at Bay
Whether you’ve had cancer (like me) and don’t want it to ever come back or you haven’t had it and want to do your best to never get it, there are some things you can do to give yourself the best chances of keeping the beast at bay. In my book WTF?! I Have Cancer, […]
Read More
Should you use sunscreen?
It’s the time of year to revisit the issue of sunscreen. This is a hot topic as some people are adamantly against sunscreen, saying they do more harm than good, others say use with moderation, and still others say absolutely use sunscreen everyday! Here’s my take on the issue of chemicals in sunscreen vs. health benefits of […]
Read More
5 Cancer Causing Toxins to Ditch (that are probably in your bathroom)
Did you know that in the U.S., there is no governing body regulating the personal care industry? What I mean is that the government is not checking the safety of ingredients in your deodorant, your moisturizer, your makeup, your shampoo, or your nail polish. The companies in this industry are supposed to be self-regulating. The problem is […]
Read More
A Morning Ritual for Health
I keep reading about successful CEO’s and thought leaders having morning health rituals. Interestingly, most include some form of meditation and exercise. I developed a morning health ritual during my treatment and recovery from two back-to-back cancers that I felt was rather elaborate but necessary at the time. I let it slip as I got […]
Read More