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The Easiest Way to Boost Your Immunity for Free!

Written by Dr. Nalini Chilkov

Gratitude and Meaning.

I received this message from a patient who went through a very challenging and stressful course of treatment with chemotherapy and radiation. Here is what he had to say now that he is “cancer free” (no evidence of disease).

“There are no words to say THANK YOU to equal how I feel about all the great things you have done for me and my family. I have never experienced a more dedicated and loving professional than you.”

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A Natural Prescription for Health & Memory

7 Reasons You Might Get Cancer

10 Tips to Boost Immunity

Written by Dr. Nalini Chilkov

Taking care of your immune system is the key to getting well and staying well.

Incorporate these simple elements into your daily life and you can truly create robust immunity and vitality.
Adequate, Restful Sleep

Get 7-9 hours of sleep every night. If you’re having trouble sleeping, talk to your health care provider about supplementing with Melatonin which also supports normal antioxidant function. A normal sleep cycle is linked to reduced rates of cancer.
Regular Exercise

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The Benefits of Vulnerability

Written by Dr. Nalini Chilkov

 

I have been pondering some big words, like vulnerability and helplessness lately. 

For me, being a very independent person and mostly a loner, asking for help and vulnerability are all uncomfortably woven together.

I have spent a lot of time in Senegal, West Africa where people live naturally in community and extended families.  I learned that the extreme ìhyper-independenceî in my American culture is really a kind of sickness, a pathologyÖan unhealthy way of being.

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Is Your Toothpaste Toxic?

Buyer beware. Be sure to read labels.

A new toxic preservative is found commonly in your soaps, lotions, sunscreen and more!

Methylisothiazolinone (MI) is a chemical added to toothpaste, mouthwash, lotions, shampoos, dish soaps and laundry detergents that increases product shelf life, but also acts as a potent trigger for angry inflammation, allergic reactions, mouth sores and skin rashes.  These are signs of harm and damage.

Many companies are voluntarily removing MI from their products.

Is It Ever Ok To Play The ‘C Card’?

Written by guest blogger Ronna Benjamin, BetterAfter50.com

“Are you playing the ‘C Card’?” A friend asked me the other day.

I knew exactly what she meant, of course- asking for favors or sympathy based on a cancer diagnosis.  As in, “I’m so sorry officer, I didn’t realize I was going so fast. I must have been distracted by my recent breast cancer diagnosis.” Playing the ‘C Card’ is despicable, of course. I think we would all agree on that. And yet…

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Can You Learn To Be Patient With Breast Cancer?

Written by guest blogger Ronna Benjamin, BetterAfter50.com

It is early, very early, Saturday morning as I write this. I am a little out of sorts, and didn’t notice until rereading this over for the 3rd time that I initially wrote, “it is early Saturday morning as I right this….” Yikes. That kind of thing has been happening to me a lot lately. Auto correct has definitely become my friend.

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Can It Be Better After 50... With Breast Cancer?

Written by guest blogger Ronna Benjamin, BetterAfter50.com

The nurse at the renowned Dana Farber Cancer Institute asked for my email address.

"It's ronna@betterafter50.com," I told her.

I repeated the address, to make sure she knew not to spell out the 'fifty.'

"It's Better after 5-0" I said.

I hesitated, but couldn't help myself. "Isn't that ironic?" I asked.

"Huh?"

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Six Steps to More Energy and Less Fatigue

Written by Dr. Nalini Chilkov

If you are feeling fatigued due to cancer treatments or tired and wired due to stress here are the keys to nourishing sustained energy and vitality.  You can have more energy and less fatigue.

Eat Enough Protein

Remember, that a lot of people who try to eat a healthier diet cut out or cut down on red meat and animal proteins, which is a good idea as eating a primarily plant based diet does reduce cancer risk. But a protein poor diet puts you at risk as well.

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