Why Did I Get Cancer?

This was my big question for today's guest, Zora Benhamou, the Queen of Mid-Life Hacks.

What did I mean? Is it ever too late to eat healthy, start an exercise routine, or learn to meditate?

Zora's answer surprised me, she said It's Never Too Late!

However, there's no time like the present to get started. The longer you wait, the fewer results you may see.

She made some excellent suggestions on how to get started,

Exercise is a key ...

Let's start with, What the Heck is a Hack?

A hack is a small change or a shortcut designed to improve your life.

Today's guest, Zora Benhamou, is the Queen of Midlife Health Hacks.

She's also someone who, despite living a very active life, ended up with osteoarthritis. 

She tried to avoid surgery for as long as possible. How was she able to do that? She used a few health hacks to get as much "life" out of her hips as possible.

She ...

Why are childhood cancers on the rise?

Is there any news more heartbreaking than hearing about another child diagnosed with cancer?

Reflecting on my own childhood, I remember a friend from seventh grade who was diagnosed with cancer. Surprisingly, that was the only case I encountered from kindergarten all the way through my college graduation.

What has changed in our world that has exponentially increased the risk of cancer for our...

Oh Lord, help me to relax and push the pause button.

Today's guest, Dr. Natalie Greenberg from The Center for New Medicine, explained how important it is for my health to hit the pause button. She also mentioned that when life gets overwhelming, It's crucial to pause and take a deep breath before reacting to any situation.

Her words spoke to me.

I tend to be an "over-responder." I might get irritated with someone before I have all ...

Make America Healthy Again? Have we ever been healthy?

I've been in the health field for thirty-five years.

In all that time, I had never heard a news media report on red dyes in food.

For the first time, I'm encouraged by the future of our American food system!

For me, this is not a political issue. I truly want to give people the same opportunities that I have. I know how to read labels and avoid cancer-causing ingredients in my ...

Here are the top TWO things I now do after having breast cancer. I'm vigilant about breathing clean air and drinking filtered water. 

Here are my two favorite brands.

Water Filtration: Boroux Use the Code: “Deborah15” Here is the Link: https://boroux.sjv.io/7aM1a3

Air Purifier: Air Doctor Here is the Link: https://airdoctorpro.com/?oid=17&affid=6165

My Favorite Beauty Items:

Beef Tallow! Toups and co: Here is the Link: htt...

My friend Kim loves crime stories from Crime Junkie to Dateline.

Me? Not so much.

But I enjoy a good, not-too-gory crime story where the bad guy gets it in the end.

Since I'm part of a vast cancer community, I hear stories that encourage me and some that make me so upset that I can't sleep.

This is one of those stories.

In 1898, Pierre and Madam Curie discovered radium.

In 1903, Pierre Curie said, "He would not care to be alone wit...

Oh, if I had a time machine and could return to when our kids were young, I would.

I made my life complicated because I made our meals complicated.

Let me explain: I became a mom at 40. I married Steve, who had two precious (most of the time ) daughters. So, I became an instant mom to two preteens, and as a bonus, I could finally use my nutrition training on my family. Hmmm...do you see any potential problems?

I would make elaborat...

What a treat to have Dr. Tabatha Barber, author of the best-selling book Fast To Faith, on the podcast.

She explained that our bodies function like a chemistry experiment. When we think in a certain way, we produce chemicals that can have positive or negative effects.

I don't know about you, but I do find it shocking that the thoughts I think can create chemical messengers in my body that can heal me or harm me.

You have so much mo...

In today’s episode, we are joined by my naturopathic oncologist, Dr. Laura James.

As you listen to our discussion, it's essential to acknowledge the whirlwind that accompanies a cancer diagnosis. For many, including myself, the speed at which treatment unfolds can be both a blessing and a challenge. The urgency of medical intervention, coupled with the support of excellent health insurance and the unique circumstances of the COVID-...

Buckle up for today's episode with The Oncology Dietician, Nichole Andrews.

I like having cocktails with girlfriends. And before I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I never gave it a second thought. Alcohol was part of my social life, or I'd have a glass of wine on a flight to chill out.

Recent research has made me rethink my choices. Research shared by the Susan G. Komen Center tells us that each cocktail I consume can increase my...

I wish I could have a "do-over" in two areas of my life:

1. Prioritizing my morning schedule
2. Speaking positively about situations or people instead of negatively.

When my morning routine is off, the rest of my day suffers. I've FINALLY learned to listen to my inner voice, which advises me to take it slow in the morning instead of jumping straight into emails and call...

I first saw Kris on The Oprah Winfrey Show years ago, long before I was diagnosed with cancer.

Kris has been living with stage four incurable cancer for twenty-one years. She has tumors inside of her body, and yet she can still love and appreciate her body.

Do you struggle to love your body?

I think about how I've had a love/hate relationship with my body throughout my life.

That's a long time without being in a constant state of a...

HELP!

Reading labels takes a lot of time, and even with a science degree, I have a hard time figuring out what's good and what's bad.

If I'm struggling, I guess you are as well.

Food companies must convince you that their product is the best item on the supermarket shelves. Their marketing message is on the front, and the truth is on the back.

For example, I picked up a package of high-protein chips at Costco. The front of the pack...

I don't know about you, but I don't like being told what to do.

Lately, online, I feel like the majority of the "wellness influencers" are yelling at me and telling me that most of my daily habits are going to hurt me.  

Life is challenging enough!

How about this, can we move a bit slower? Maybe focus on changing a couple of habits or items a week instead of making me feel bad about eating out or buying a drink in an aluminium can.

Today, we're talking about a topic that might make you squirm in your seat—parasites and worms! These creepy crawlies can hitch into our bodies through contaminated water, food, and less-than-sanitary conditions and wreak havoc.

Now, I'll be the first to admit that when my guest Kim Rogers, also known as “The Worm Queen” of TikTok, reached out to me, I hesitated. Who wants to know about the creatures lurking inside us, right? But k...

Have you ever met someone and the hairs on the back of your neck stood up?

Have you ever "felt" like something would happen, and then it did?

I was on a business trip a few years ago, and as I got into my rental car at night in a big city, I felt a voice say, "Lock the door now!"

For a split second, I tried to "reason" with the voice so I could put my handbag down and put on my seatbelt. Well, I quickly locked the door at about the...

One thing I never considered during my experience with cancer was the body's ability to heal  itself. 

Although I was a holistic nutritionist, my focus was primarily on food. When it came to healing, it was best left to medical professionals. After all, how could the body heal without drugs or medical intervention?

Honestly, if someone had told me to focus on healing my body by getting more sleep, eating organic foods, spending tim...

As hard as I try, I still get caught up in "being busy."

What does this mean? I'm asking myself the same question!

It means I want to achieve and accomplish much each day. However, I often do this at the expense of my personal care.

For example, my morning routine is sacred to me. I get up, read my Bible, write in my gratitude journal, get outside, and let's not forget the key component - DRINK MY COFFEE!

In January, I committed to...