Spring 2014 Survivor Story

Spring 2014 Survivor Story by Ora Reed Click to expand the image
A Port in the Storm

An increasingly common feature in the healthcare landscape, patient navigators are helping patients find their way through the complex world of cancer care.
Walk This Way

There are countless physical activities out there, but walking has the lowest dropout rate of them all and is one of the most basic changes you can make to effectively improve your heart health.
Cravings: Are They All in Your Head?
It is 4 p.m. and the vending machine is calling. Does the desire for those treats reflect your body’s need for salt and sweet, or is the craving all in your head?
Have you Done a Self-Examination this Month?
There is no one that can know you better than yourself. Learning how to perform a self examination and taking the time to do so every month will help you get to know your normal and help you recognize the slightest changes in your body.
Your Questions Answered: Beauty Tips
From quick and easy make up tips during cancer treatment, to make up to counteract the side effects of chemotherapy, renowned make-up artist Jodie Hecker answers all of your beauty questions.
To Forgive is Healthy
What is forgiveness? Some think that to forgive is to show weakness and that it is something we do for others. However, these assumptions could not be further from the truth! Forgiveness, as this article says, is something we do for ourselves and can make us stronger in the face of great betrayals or painful […]
Decoding Annie Parker
After losing both her mother and her sister to breast cancer and then herself receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, Annie Parker decided it was time to look for answers. Her search for the elusive link between her, her family, and breast cancer initially led her to write a book, yet ended up in a 2012 Hollywood film […]
5 Tips to Help You Find Serenity
You might not be able to take a vacation, but you can take some time to de-stress and find some peace and calm in your day-to-day life. From meditation to deep breathing there are several things you can do to stay calm, cool, and collected.
Chemical Reaction
Synthetic chemicals have become an increasingly strong force in our everyday lives. Without the proper precautions synthetic chemicals can do more than sanitize your hands, they can adversely affect your hormones as well.