Health

HEALTH: alternatives for ‘that time of the month”

HEALTH: Following Ones Own Advice

HEALTH: Treating and attacking possible breast cancer as soon as possible

HEALTH: Treating and attacking possible breast cancer as soon as possible

I am fortunate to have a group of amazing women in my life...one of them who is a very close friend of mine, turned 40 this year. She recently was told by her doctor that a spot on her breast was suspicious looking and that she should have a biopsy. She is a very proactive person and didn't put it off and scheduled her appointment immediately. Thankfully, she caught it in time, before it progressed into something worse. During the time it brought back memories of my favorite Aunt who died at the same age from breast cancer. She was such an incredible spirit, who taught me so much, opening my eyes to all sorts of things I had never been exposed to. I fondly recall her introducing me to all kinds of different foods. She took me to my first sushi restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia (where I am originally from) and made me try sashimi for the first time. It was our time at the Indian restaurant, 20 years ago, that I remember most...it was then that she told me about a man named Deepak Chopra. Believe me, no one had heard much about him back then. I look back and realize she was so far ahead of her time. She told me about his work and explained his school of thought concerning the human body and spirit. As she spoke, she expressed how his teachings inspired her passion for life and encouraged me to read more about him. And then the strangest thing happened. The very next day I went to a business dinner at the Monkey Bar and there he was standing right in front of me...and I just stood there and couldn't say a thing (this is very unusual for me of course!). To think that the very man I was thinking so much about the day before, who stirred so much inside of the a woman I held in such high regard was right in front of me, and I couldn't get out a sentence - still makes me mad at myself Not a peep! But...as always I digress....you see even though my Aunt was extremely educated and very spiritual - she was also someone who focused on alternative medicine alone. Sadly, when the cancer formed in her body she put off treatment for too long, she died shortly after. I thank God, that my friend was proactive and discovered the growth early on. I just wish it had been the same for my Aunt. It is undeniable, studies show that early intervention has a significantly higher chance of remission. So please, if there is any possibility of a problem, don't put it off.

Vaccinations and Autism

VACCINATIONS AND AUTISM

Last week, the Archives of Disease released a report saying that they are no longer linking the MMR vaccine to Autism. As I read this, I found it interesting that the vaccine that was in question was the DTP (diptheria, tetnus, pertussis) vaccination, which in the last 20 years appeared to have mutated to the DTaP vaccine. There is much fevered debate on this topic, yet we seem to be at a stand still on making heads or tales of it all. Forever gridlocked - is how it will remain. Let's face the facts - vaccinations are a multi-billion dollar industry. In 1971, they stopped giving Polio shots because more people were dying from the shot than were actually contracting the disease. It is mind blowing that the majority of vaccinations that are now being dispensed are for diseases that aren't prevalent in the United States. It is becoming out of control and I believe government needs to step in, the same way they did with big-tobacco and regulate its business, because that is what the vaccination business has become...BUSINESS.

For more information on the MMR vaccine:

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FALL AND THE FLU SEASON COMING UP - I KNOW SWINE FLU IS ON YOUR MIND

HEALTH: Swine Flu...I'm not nervous

I often get asked my opinion on the severity of the situation with the swine flu and how I feel about it. To be honest my response is always the same: tell your kids about it and remind them to wash their hands all the time. I'm not minimizing the seriousness of the situation but I do believe that so much can be prevented from simply being vigilant and staying healthy. Eat healthy. Exercise. And keep you hands clean. And certainly do be around anyone who is sick. You don't want to run down your immune system. 

IT TURNS OUT CEREAL ISN’T SO BAD AFTER ALL…WELL MAYBE?

PARENTING: Cereal is not so bad!

My brother and I view eating cereal as a bonafide meal. Cereal is acceptable for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This is of course a by-product of our father inventing the cereal "Cookie Crisp" and "Cinnamon Toast Crunch." (I'm not joking- for real) But this cereal eating habit is often frowned upon by family and friends. I even once had a friend tell me people who eat cereal having eating disorders, which I of course immediately dismissed. So the controversy over cereal continues. See below article the New York Times:

For Your Health, Froot Loops

Drug Interactions website

HEALTH: Great Website for Drug Interactions

I recently wasn't feeling well and THANK GOD I went on this website that checks interactions of any types of medications you are taking (you must put in all meds even if they are over the counter stuff) -

www.drugs.com

But be sure to tell your doctor as well!!!!!!