Shiitake Mushroom Paté
Environmental Creed for Mother Earth
Several years ago I gave a talk on Spirituality and Sustainability at a United Nations NGO conference in New York. I realized that what humanity needs now is a set ... more
Superfood for Breast Health and Breast Cancer Prevention
Breast cancer diagnosis can be a shock but fortunately there are many things that you can do in order to heal your self. A healthy diet is a must. However, ... more
Global Breast Cancer Incidence 2018
On Sept 12, 2018, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Lyon, France, released the latest global statistics on all cancers. The GLOBOCAN 2018 database, provides estimates of incidence ... more
Are Your Dust Bunnies Toxic?
Are your dust bunnies toxic? The answer is most likely “yes”, unless you have carefully sought out and purchased chemical-free furniture, clothing, curtains and appliances. This story begins in the 1970’s when ... more
10 Minutes a Month
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxkeIwPyZgA Andrea is one of many women who believe that her hands have saved her life. Five and half years ago, she found a lump in her breast — a lump ... more
Kathryn Livingston’s Story: Practice Yoga
A year before I was diagnosed with estrogen receptor positive breast cancer I had begun practicing yoga at the suggestion of a therapist I was seeing to help me with ... more
World Water Week
As winter finally comes to an end, those of us who live in northern climates, especially near bodies of water, look forward to the sight of ice shifting and the ... more
What’s In Your Cosmetics?
The David Suzuki Foundation produced a report in 2010 outlining the toxic substances in cosmetics, followed by recommendations to protect our health. We chose to highlight them here, as many ... more
DIY Cosmetics
By making your own cosmetics, you control what is put onto and absorbed into your body. Choose simple, organic, non GMO ingredients, free of aluminum, lead, dye, fragrance, sodium laurel ... more
Teen Tips: Makeup Basics
Are you aware of what’s lurking in your lipstick and other cosmetics? Sunscreens, perfumes, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, toothpaste, nail polish, hair spray, hair dyes, styling gels, and other cosmetics may ... more
Parabens – a Threat to Women’s Health
What are they? Parabens are a family of related chemicals that act as preservatives, i.e. they prevent the growth of bacteria and mold. Parabens are esters of para-hydroxybenzoic acid, from which ... more
Can Sleeping in a Dark Room Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer?
What is Melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone produced by your pineal gland, which is located in the centre of your brain. Most melatonin production occurs at night, between 1:00 - 3:00 ... more
Creamy Kale Salad
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Mint Smoothie
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Orange Power Juice
Submitted by Sanjiwan Kaur The ginger and turmeric in this drink fight inflammation; the beta carotene provides valuable antioxidants; and the black pepper and oil enhance the absorption of turmeric.
Three Teas for Breast Health
Matcha Green Tea This is my favourite airport drink (I fly a lot). One sip of a green tea latté with soy milk and my whole system experiences a relaxed alertness. ... more
Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Breast Health
Chronic inflammation plays a devastating role in disease. Most degenerative diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimers, auto-immune disease, neurological disease, pulmonary disease and arthritis begin with inflammation. Initially inflammation ... more
Three a Day! How to Get Enough Fiber in Your Diet
Three bowel movements a day is ideal for dispelling toxins, and this daily, natural detox process is vital to keeping many diseases, including breast cancer, at bay. Maybe you don’t ... more
Dahlia Smith’s Story: Cultivate Supportive Friendships
At the age of 57, I was diagnosed with a 2.1 cm. estrogen-receptor-negative tumour. I had a lumpectomy and node dissection, then four treatments of AC chemotherapy followed by six ... more
Sarah Black’s Story: Get Into Dragon Boat Racing
I’ve had a number of cysts and lumpectomies like my mother before me. I think I’ve had 8 lumpectomies. Six years ago I was looking forward to the wedding of ... more
Jane Lee’s Story: Accept and Give Support
I was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in the right breast at the age of 54. I had a segmental mastectomy and axillary node dissection. The tumour was a large invasive ... more
How to Decrease Breast Density to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
If you have been told after a mammogram, ultrasound or MRI that you have "increased breast density", listen up. Increased breast density, as detected through these screening techniques, is a ... more
Nelle Vokram’s Story: Be Proactive
When I was 63, I had a mammogram that showed an abnormality in my left breast. I subsequently had a fine needle aspiration and biopsy. On December 23rd I had ... more
Bruno Polo’s Story: Make a Pilgrimage
One morning when I was driving to work I felt a sharp pain in the nipple of my right breast. Later, doing a self-examination, I noticed two lumps that hadn’t ... more