
Where to Go From Here on the Path of Wellness and Healing
By Marisa Weiss, M.D. on March 21st, 2012 Tags: complementary medicine, health, healthy habitsAsk anyone who’s been through it — breast cancer is like a tornado in your life. From the moment you get the news to the ongoing tests and treatments, it’s a whirlwind through the medical system. Instead of just one doctor treating you, there’s a whole team of doctors, nurses, and other specialists to help you deal with all the complex diagnostic and treatment decisions. …

Avoiding Bisphenol A (BPA)
By Marisa Weiss, M.D. on March 8th, 2012 Tags: BPA, cooking, health, healthy habits, plasticsBisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical found in many rigid plastics, the lining of food cans, and certain other products. It’s also a hormone disruptor. Hormone disruptors can affect how estrogen and other hormones act in the body, by blocking them or mimicking them. Because estrogen can make hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer develop and grow, many women choose to limit their exposure to these chemicals. Everyone …