117 Items Tagged

cancer

I Was 26 And Healthy. Here's How A Routine Dentist Visit Saved My Life

In the spring of 2014, I was 26 years old, working toward my bachelor’s degree in human resource management, working full time, and engaged to be...

#cancer #disease #health
Brooke Vitense
December 5 2015

7 Radical Life Changes I Made When I Was Given A Cancer Death Sentence

No, I wasn’t on death row — but it sure felt like it when I was sentenced with Stage 4 lung cancer back in February 2012.

#cancer #disease #health #wellness
Susan Warmerdam
November 22 2015

The 12 Worst Cancer-Causing Ingredients In Everyday Products

The annual dirty dozen breakdown.

#cancer #toxins at home
Emma Loewe
August 10 2015

6 Surprising Body Parts That Need Sun Protection

There are certain places on the body you'd never think to protect from sun damage, but they're incredibly important to shield.

#aging #cancer #health #skin #wellness
Dr. Sapna Patel
May 26 2015

6 Things Everyone Should Know About Acid Reflux

You've probably heard of acid reflux and its classic symptom, heartburn. But did you know that acid reflux can cause problems not just in your...

#cancer #digestion #disease #healing #microbiome

Angelina Jolie Pitt Explains Her Decision To Remove Her Ovaries

Two years ago, actress and filmmaker Angelina Jolie Pitt wrote a heartfelt piece about her decision to have a preventative double mastectomy.

#angelina jolie #cancer #mindfulness #motherhood #news
Emi Boscamp
March 24 2015

What I Learned As A Single Woman With Cancer

Four important life lessons that I learned from my battle with cancer.

#cancer #healing #inspiration #mindfulness #personal growth
Tracy Maxwell
September 23 2014

487 Elementary Schools At Risk Of Toxic Herbicide Exposure

Check out this interactive map of schools exposed to toxic herbicides.

#cancer #environmentalism #news #study #toxic

Fracking: What It Is & Why You Should Care

Fracking is all over the news lately. No wonder. This technology responsible for America’s recent boost in natural gas production has some critics....

#cancer #disease #environmentalism #fertility #pregnancy

Top Insights From The Book 'Radical

Since I wrote Mind Over Medicine, people have been telling me their stories, and none of the people who experienced spontaneous remissions...

#cancer #healing #personal growth
Lissa Rankin, M.D.
March 18 2014

Why I Won't Let My Genetic History Of Cancer Conquer Me

I've always been anxious about my health. My mum was taken seriously ill when I was 10. I never really knew what cancer was ... I can imagine it's a...

#cancer #death #fear #personal growth #wellness
Jenny Drew
January 24 2014

How To Spot Skin Cancer

Most of us don't give a second thought to those pesky moles and freckles that crop up on our bodies over time. We're healthy, and we take care of...

#beauty #cancer #skin

5 Spiritual Tools That Helped Me Through My Cancer Journey

They include visualization, meditation, and affirmations.

#breast cancer #cancer #gratitude #healing #meditation
Florence Strang, M.Ed.
September 27 2013

5 Foods To Help Protect Against Sun Damage

Here are five of the best foods to eat to provide natural, healthy sun protection.

#aging #cancer #food #healthy foods #skin

Why Angelina Jolie Did The Right Thing

Like pretty much everyone else this week, I paid a lot of attention to Angelina Jolie’s very brave decision to publicize her prophylactic bilateral...

#angelina jolie #cancer #celebrity #healing #wellness

What I Learned from Stage II Melanoma

Transformation happens when we replace fear with love.

#cancer #healing #personal growth #yoga sutras
Karen Mozes
December 15 2012

How My Sister Beat Cancer When She Was 5 Years Old

She is my reminder, on a daily basis, that we can do anything we put our mind to.

#cancer #healing #inspiration #marianne williamson #mind body connection
Jaime Posa
November 30 2012