Recently, the American Cancer Society has updated their recommended guidelines for breast cancer screenings, delaying the recommended age when most women should start receiving annual mammograms from 40 to 45. I share some of my thoughts with The Huffington Post on where we are with breast cancer today, and what the future may hold. [continue [...]
There have been many recent studies that have shown the benefits of acupuncture in breast cancer patients who are going through treatment. From alleviating side effects of chemotherapy, such as nausea, to balancing the nervous system, and even minimizing stress and inflammation, acupuncture makes for great care. I discuss ways this particular treatment has helped one of my [...]
It has been a sobering journey. With the privilege of watching many of you on your different paths through breast cancer, the reality that we have not really hit the mark on all that it takes to prevent and truly understand the dynamics of cancer continues to echo. I have listened as friends and partners [...]
From PCOS to breast cancer, the epidemic of hormone failure seems to be rising in women of all ages. Between the rise in chemicals in our food and household products, our toxic load is wreaking havoc on young women's adrenals and endocrine system. I shared some key ways to better understand hormone failure with The [...]
Angelina Jolie is making headlines again, however, it’s not because of her award-winning directing or celebrity husband. This time, it’s because of her brave decision to have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed to prevent ovarian cancer. Back in May of 2013, she had a preventative double mastectomy. […]
