7 Steps to Expressive Writing

In expressive writing you simply write about your disturbing thoughts and very private feelings. No one need ever see what you write—even you don’t have to read what flows from your pen. This process can let you vent feelings and reduce tension, face issues that seemed unmanageable, and admit to emotions that seemed inadmissable. Expressive … Continued

Patient Story: John S.

Metastatic Stage 4 Malignant Melanoma: During the fall of 1991, I was diagnosed and operated on for Metastatic Stage 4 Malignant Melanoma. I was 47 years old. The oncologists at the University of Chicago, who were on the leading edge of conventional treatment, suggested that I might join a group of people involved in studying … Continued

Green Salad Twist

Ingredients: • 4 cups fresh green romaine, chopped • 2 cups baby spinach • 1 cup dandelion or beet greens, chopped (for something different and deliciously bitter) Vinaigrette: • 4 Tbsp olive oil • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard • 2 tsp maple syrup • 1 tsp dried basil • ½ … Continued

Curcumin & Tamoxifen

Curcumin is the primary component of the Indian spice turmeric, and is responsible for the bright yellow color of this popular spice. There is a significant amount of research demonstrating curcumin’s anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties and, in fact, several laboratory studies have found that this botanical enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs in treating various … Continued

Picnic in the Park

Vegan BBQ Baked Beans With Agave BBQ Sauce Serves 10 Ingredients:                                                          2 cups dried red kidney beans 2 cups vegetable stock 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 … Continued

Powerfood Profile: Sprouted Seeds and Cereal Grasses

Sprouted seeds and cereal grasses contain powerful compounds including antioxidants, a number of enzymes, and chlorophyll. It is often easier to obtain these compounds in the form of juices. Excellent choices are broccoli sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, kale sprouts, sunflower seed greens, wheatgrass juice, barley grass juice, oat grass juice, cabbage sprouts, and cauliflower sprouts. Broccoli … Continued

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