While going through cancer care can be a real bummer, there are all kinds of cool activities, groups, and adventures for cancer patients, survivors, those living with cancer and care givers. As the ranks of those whose lives are touched by cancer grows, so too do...
Ozempic vs Berberine
I was interviewed for this piece in the Washington Post—which compares one of my beloved botanical medicines, berberine, to Ozempic. You can see some of my thoughts below. #naturopathic #thriver #diabetes #weightloss #berberine
Refreshing Summer Bean Salad
Refreshing Summer Bean Salad If you’re in a rush, this one is quick! You'll need: 2 cans of beans of your choice, I love cannellini beans, black or red beans; alternately, 2 cups of cooked beans you have on hand, drained ½ red or white onion minced I carrot cut into...
Slow the Spinning World. Happy National Cancer Survivors Day
Making Big Change Happen
Here’s a distillation of a conversation I had with Wanda Wallace PhD, Managing Partner of Leadership Forum on Making Big Change Happen. Thank you Dr. Wallace for having me, and for this spot-on synopsis! #dreamscometrue #bethechange #naturopathic #thriver #MSND...
Follow the Research- Follow the Guidelines
Guidelines informed by research shift as new information becomes available. Some recent offerings are worth reading about related to when to start having mammograms and separately, options for those with early prostate cancer. #cancer #survivor #cancersurvivor...
LIVESTRONG talk at Hampshire Regional YMCA
For my local peeps--- spread the word on this free lecture on the topic of my book for the wonderful Livestrong program at the YMCA in Northampton. Preregister by emailing lynnezusi@hrymca.org For those who live elsewhere, if you have a Livestrong program in your...
Nautilus Book Award
Happy to share that “You Finished Treatment, Now What?” received a Nautilus Book Award (NBA) in the Health, Healing & Wellness category! NBA’s mission is “to celebrate and honor books that support conscious living and green values, wellness, social change and...
Positively Radiant! Thought on Integrative Medicine During Radiation Treatment
In my ongoing efforts to tidy up my surrounds I came across this chart I kept during radiation treatments for breast cancer in 2014. Some of you know how much I love to putter in my art room and to make beauty even when times are hard. Reminded me, too of this piece I...
FORCE (Facing Hereditary Cancers Empowered)
The non-profit FORCE ( https://www.facingourrisk.org) stands for Facing our Hereditary Cancer Empowered, and is an incredible national organization providing timely information on research as well as all kinds of personalized support! I have a short blog post on their...