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I travelled to the Hawaiian island of Maui, which is, in my opinion, the best non-international but kinda international vacation one who lives in the continental USA can currently take.
I chose Hawaii for several reasons…
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As great as it is that essential oils are seemingly available everywhere, where you buy and what you buy matters, because not all essential oils are created equally.
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We all know that vaccines have changed the infectious disease world, but we are seeing the promise of them in the cancer world as well.
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This past weekend was cold, and raining, and actually felt like winter. It felt like my bones were screaming “make bread and soup, NOW!”. Who am I to ignore me? So, if you feel a need to do the same, here’s some info about my first time making sourdough bread.
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Despite 2020, and because of 2020, I’m still thankful for my experiences and challenges.
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This trip though is not for the faint of heart. It was quite a trek to get to the campground. In all, it was about a 12 mile hike through canyons and hills, while carrying camping gear including out tent, sleeping bags, food, and cooking supplies. By the time we had set up our camp, there was definitely blisters and chaffing (but that’s another story)
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Have you ever wondered about cancer screening? Should you be getting some sort of cancer screening?
Short answer: YES
If you are a human being, regardless of how well and healthy you believe you are living your life, you are still at risk for cancer. As doomsday as it sounds, truly, no one is 100% immune to the risk of cancer. Cancer screening is not simply a health issue, it’s a lifestyle issue that should be ingrained into our quest to live better.
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Many people are aware about the need to reduce risk of sunburn and skin cancer by utilizing sunscreen, but there is an imbalance between sunscreen use in darker skinned people and fair skinned peopled. This data is concerning especially because skin cancer affects everybody… Did you know that African Americans and Asian Americans with melanoma have a greater tendency than Caucasians to initially present with advanced disease at the time of diagnosis?
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Now, more than ever, it’s important to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude simply because it is good for us. It is when things seem especially dark that light shines brightest. So I task you, take on an activity that allows you to practice gratitude, whether it is daily journaling or weekly letter writing. Assess yourself, examine your attitude, reflect on changes you notice, and remember that gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness.
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“Initially it was all so abstract… and then my hospital began to see cases and the cancer center became Fort Knox because we had to protect our patients, who are just so immunocompromised, who, if infected, would more than likely not pull through. We also needed to protect ourselves and so my schedule changed and my focus changed.”
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The use of dietary supplements that contain anti-oxidant vitamins may be bad news for people on active chemotherapy. A study by Ambrosone et al. detail their findings in a research paper published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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Many people use the new year to make new plans, set new goals, and become “newer’’ or “better” version of themselves. Others wait with bated breath for the “goal-setters” to fail because unfortunately, most people who set new-year goals, tend to fail. Studies show that by the end of January, only about 64% of people will still be on track, and by the end of June, that number drops down to 46%.
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