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Are You Eating Enough Sunscreen?

July 9, 2012

This sunset happened at the beach in downtown Edmonds, WA. It was taken with my brand new friend, Nigiste. We hit it off instantly and went to the beach to practice yoga and tell stories. With all the conflicting advice about whether to wear sunscreen to reduce risks of skin cancer, or whether to scrap [...]

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Quinoa, Chard, Cranberry Squash – Anti-Cancer Foods

May 24, 2012

Cancer really pisses me off. Every time I learn of a friend, a colleague, or another patient who has cancer, it feels like a tragic, personal assault. This disease impacts friends, families, and communities. I feel saddened and offended at cancer’s senseless attack on beautiful life energy. I want to kick the crap out of [...]

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Eat Ginger

January 15, 2012

Ginger – rich in superstar antioxidants with exotic names, like gingerol, shagoal, and zingerone.  It is beneficial for a kaleidescope of ailments, most notably appetite loss, stomach upset, stomachache, colic, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, motion sickness, nausea, pain, motion sickness, arthritis, migraine headaches, coughs and upper respiratory illnessess. It can even be used as a topical [...]

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Cherries

August 1, 2011

Finally, we can understand the meaning in the saying that “Life is a bowl of cherries.” It turns out that a bowl of cherries truly is a blessing almost as beautiful as life itself.

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Rainbow Frittata

April 30, 2011

In my world, every morning starts with a colorful burst. On average, I two – three servings of veggies or fruit at breakfast. If you consciously make an effort to start your day out with plant-based foods, you are well on your way to achieving – or possibly exceeding – the USDA’s recommendations of five [...]

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