Reflection is a likeness, a mirror image, a thought or expression. I find myself always taking pictures of reflections. I love the beauty of the image and it truly fascinates me. I used to say they were like Rorschach tests, but lately I am feeling they are much more than that. We, as humans are …
Since reading Undoctored and Wheat Belly, by cardiologist, Dr. William Davis, John and I decided to stop eating all grains! If you read his books, you’ll understand how the human body wasn’t made to process grains. It just made total sense, and as you all know, I am into keeping my body and immune system strong …
Staying on top of all the current health information has been a huge part of my life since having cancer – twice. I do quite a bit of reading and there is always new information coming out on healing cancer or keeping it at bay. Of course, be watchful of who is touting the information. …
Today is my 66th birthday. Thought 8 years ago I would never see my 59th birthday. My morning started out with a beautiful row and when finished my husband John did a video of me rowing a short piece. Nothing spectacular, but just a physical testimony to fighting Cancer and never giving up. Then I …
This is from my book – Rowing through Cancer. Just recently a friend posted a picture of a broken ceramic bowl patched with gold. It had a beautiful saying attached. It reminded me of my prologue and I commented and told her it was called “Kinsugi” and would share it on my blog. Prologue I read an article …
I gave up all grains a year ago after reading the book, “Undoctored”, by William Davis MD, and I have really missed eating pasta the most. It was tough to give up! Have you tried Chick Pea and Green Lentil Penne? I discovered this one day while shopping at Walmart of all places, with my …
On my way to a UCF Football game, John and I ran into the Basketball team signing autographs. John insisted I get a picture with Tacko Fall, who is 7’6” and studying engineering. Last season he was hurt and so this year we all look forward to his playing well for the team. Yes, this …
I’ve always loved spicy foods, but it wasn’t until I was trying to find a way of beating cancer with nutrition that I really educated myself on using organic spices and herbs for healing. Daily, I do my best to incorporate the following into my meals. Some days I do better than others, but always …
The cultural practice of mindful eating is one of the many reasons why Okinawa, Japan has a higher percentage of centenarians than anywhere else in the world. This 2500-year-old Confucian mantra and simple Japanese phrase, “Hara Hachi Bu”, is said like a prayer before each meal—it’s translation means—stop eating at 80 percent full. I read …
When I get asked, “What did you do differently to win the battle against cancer,” there is not just one protocol that I will mention. In mainstream health care, you would hear this answer—”I’m doing Chemotherapy, or I’m doing Radiation and/or Surgery.” But in Alternative Integrative Medicine, many therapies are given to battle cancer, and …