Pink Ribbon Risotto
By Dynise Balcavage on October 14th, 2011 Categories: Day-to-Day MattersBesides being Vegan Mofo, October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I’ve never been a “rah-rah” joiner of causes. But since my oldest sister, Babs, and several of my good friends are breast cancer survivors, I’m sucking it up in their honor and am hopping on the “think pink” bandwagon, for at least a day.
Although I’m smitten with the earthy-sweet flavor of beets, …
Exercising Safely: How to Find a Qualified Personal Trainer
By Cathy Bryan, Certified Cancer and Exercise Trainer (CET) on September 14th, 2011 Categories: Day-to-Day MattersWelcome to blog #2 on exercising safely after breast cancer treatment. In this blog I will talk about what makes a qualified personal trainer and how to find one in your area.
We all know that the topic of exercise for breast cancer survivors is a hot, hot topic. And I first want to thank all of you who chimed in on my first blog …
Exercising Safely After Breast Cancer Treatment: How to Get Started
By Cathy Bryan, Certified Cancer and Exercise Trainer (CET) on July 13th, 2011 Categories: Day-to-Day MattersI’m not usually one who says things like, “it takes a special person to do so and so,” but breast cancer survivors are special people. I’ve found that working with survivors challenges me and makes me want to go to work every day!
We all know that exercise is good for us. We all know the positive benefits of exercise. Now you just need to …
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Sexuality Issues
By Sabitha Pillai-Friedman, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., C.S.T. on June 15th, 2011 Categories: Day-to-Day MattersMost of my clients who have had cancer treatments complain about sexual difficulties. While there are some healthcare providers who are interested in hearing/talking about sexual side effects that you might be experiencing, you may encounter those who don’t seem open to this kind of conversation. Breast cancer survivors deal with sexual side effects such as low desire, vaginal dryness, and painful intercourse due to …
Top 10 Ways to Use Kale!
By Diana Dyer, MS, RD on June 2nd, 2011 Categories: Day-to-Day MattersI was not clever enough (or quick enough) to write this list myself, so I am sending you to a fellow (“sister” really) Michigan Lady Food Blogger who just wrote an article with this title for her blog called The Local Cook. Check it out – all her recipes sounds great.
In addition, I love the idea of a cooking class just on greens, what …
