Archive for July 2018
Is Immunotherapy Safe To Treat Cancer?
I recently shared a whole wealth of information on immunotherapy for treating cancer—what it is, the different types of immunotherapy available, and hopeful breakthroughs and advances in immunotherapy that have the potential to treat and maybe even cure cancer. For me, this method of treatment is fascinating because it uses our own bodies and our…
Read MoreEndocrine Disruptors, the Environment, and Illness
The environment where we live has a huge effect on our overall health and well-being. It isn’t just our physical health, but our mental and emotional health as well. One of the most beneficial things we can do for ourselves is to connect with nature in some way. Studies have shown that listening to water…
Read MoreUnderstanding Immunotherapy As A Cancer Treatment
Being diagnosed with cancer was as much an emotional diagnosis as it was a physical diagnosis. It is impossible to be handed a diagnosis of cancer and not rack your brain to think about what choices I may have made in my life that may have contributed to the diagnosis. With the reflection and the…
Read MoreHow to Make Peruvian Ceviche | Recipe and Steps
HOW TO MAKE PERUVIAN CEVICHE | RECIPE AND STEPS Ingredients: 8.82 oz (250 gr) fresh halibut fillet , cut on the bias into 1-inch dice 1 red onion, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and sliced thin 1 chile, rib and seeds removed (if you like), diced 1 clove garlic Salt and pepper 1/2 cup fresh lemon…
Read MoreHow Beta Glucan Boosts Immunity And Helps Fight Cancer
I am a big believer in God. I believe God has given us these amazing bodies with the ability to do amazing things, if we nourish them properly. This certainly isn’t news to anybody who has followed along with my journey. God has given us the tools to make the most out of these vessels…
Read MoreUnderstanding Types Of Thyroid Diseases
I’ve talked a lot about my thyroid and my healing journey that I have been on ever since my thyroid cancer diagnosis. Now I want to talk a little bit about the thyroid, what it does, how it works, and what other types of thyroid diseases there are. The little gland has some big roles…
Read MoreIs Anger about You or Others?
Is Anger about You or Others? Like me, you have probably experienced anger towards someone or something that let you down, hurt you or didn’t meet your expectations. While this emotion is very valid, we may all respond to it very differently even if faced with the same situation. This made me wonder, how is…
Read MoreTop 5 Peruvian Cancer Fighting Superfoods You Should Know About
Peruvian Cancer-Fighting Superfoods. My beautiful Peru is home to Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and some of the most powerful superfoods in the world. All over the world, peoples’ diets are making them sick. In the United States, diabetes is rising at an alarming rate. The Institute for Alternative Futures has estimated that the rates of…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Maca Root
Benefits of Maca Root. You cannot do a search for “superfoods” without coming across maca root. The Peruvian superfood looks like a potato, but it is a part of the cruciferous family. That makes it more similar to broccoli than potatoes. This root, native to my home country, has incredible healing abilities. It is an…
Read MoreRaw American Tartlet
Raw American Tartlet Ingredients: Base: 1 1/3 cup dates 3 cups hazelnuts 3 tablespoons coconut oil 1 cup nuts Coconut Layer: 1 cup shredded coconut 1 1/2 can organic coconut cream 3 cups cashews 3 tablespoons coconut oil 6 tablespoons yacon syrup or honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract To decorate: 1 cup banana 1 cup blueberries 2 cups strawberries Raw American Tartlet Instructions: For Base, grease tartlet pan with…
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