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4 Surprising Ways to Lower Your Cancer Risk

My mother has had two biopsies for a “worry spot” that keeps popping up in her mammograms. For no-one-knows-how-long, her brother lived with vertigo and a constant ringing in his ear – until doctors realized that an auditory tumor was causing his complaints. And right now, her sister is undergoing chemo for ovarian cancer that was discovered during an elective hysterectomy. View Full Post

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It’s Time to Transform You2!

Today is the day that the new Transform You2 program begins. I am SUPER excited about all this program has to offer. It is a free, 16 week program that gives you great information around nutrition, fitness and “getting your mind right.” View Full Post

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Oh No, Could I be Allergic to Sperm?

An allergy is the overreaction of the body’s immune system to a normally benign substance. When the body becomes hypersensitive to something, it treats it as an “invader” -- antibodies are created to destroy the offending substance, and the body experiences an allergic reaction. Allergies have become more and more common in our lives: food allergies, asthma, and allergies to environmental toxins are more prevalent today than ever. These reactions can vary from mild (sneezing, itching, watery eyes from pollen) to severe (anaphylactic shock and the shutting down of an airway from a bee sting.) View Full Post

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Mistakes That Age You

I’m not quite 30, and people often tell me I look younger than my age. And why not? I’m a road-running regular who laces up four times a week. I try to eat right – quinoa instead of white rice, not much red meat – and I juice like crazy. I wear sunscreen and moisturize daily…and did I mention that I’m not yet 30? But I recently took the Mistakes That Age You quiz, and now I realize that I’m on a fast track to crow’s feet, sagging skin and other dismal changes unless I straighten up. Here are some of the bad moves I’ve been making – and what I’m going to do to stay younger longer. View Full Post

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My Diet Soda Revelation

I never thought my diet soda habit was a problem. Sure, I was a “Diet Coke Head” – what of it? At least I wasn’t a slave to a morning cup of coffee. Besides, I figured, the zero-calorie drinks were good for my waistline. View Full Post