The information that follows will be much different from what is often spouted from anti-cancer organizations like the American Cancer Society (ACS), as — unlike ACS — I have no financial ties to both makers of mammography equipment and cancer drugs. My advice for cancer prevention is much more straightforward,…
The two most common types of breast cancer are named after the parts of the breast in which they start. · Ductal Carcinoma: starts in the cells which line the breast’s ducts, beneath the nipple and areola. The ducts supply milk to the nipple. Between 85% and 90% of all…
What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is an age-old healing practice of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are placed at specific points in the body. It’s primarily used to relieve pain but also has been used to treat other conditions. More than 3 million Americans use acupuncture, but it is…
When life hands you a disappointment, don’t lower your expectations. Raise those expectations. If you’re having trouble reaching your goals, don’t give up on those goals. Make them even more ambitious and even more meaningful. Yes, life can be filled with inconvenience, frustration, and disappointment. The people you deal with…
Breast cancer is diagnosed in 1 in 8 women; approximately 740 women will be diagnosed in Nova Scotia this year. Fortunately, deaths caused by breast cancer has been declining for the last decade or so. This is partly due to the diagnostic tools that are now being used and the…
