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In the latest episode of the “In the Rising” podcast, host Bettina Brown has a captivating conversation with Dr. Nicole Avena, an expert in food and sugar addiction. With over two decades of research under her belt and a remarkable journey that led to her intriguing findings about nutrition as medicine, Dr. Avena illuminates the …
Menopause. A topic that women often don’t talk about. Per Psychology Today, over 1.3 million women in the United States enter into menopause every year. The average age of a woman going through this phase of life is 51. All women will eventually go through this, yet it isn’t spoken about often. Nearly half of all women …
The use of intermittent pneumatic compression devices for the treatment of lymphedema has been a point of contention for some time. The lymphatic therapist would have to demonstrate failure in their ability to treat lymphedema before they could prescribe therapy devices. However, there has been a recent change that has made it possible for the therapist to prescribe devices without having to demonstrate failure. This is a huge step forward in the treatment of lymphedema, as it will make it much easier for therapists to treat their patients.
Delve into the world of antibiotics in food and understand how it affects consumer safety and the overall farm-to-fork journey. The use of antibiotics on not usually in question, but the overuse. Verification of what you are eating goes beyond the label.
In a recent In the Rising Podcast interview with Susan DeLorenzo, a breast cancer survivor, she shared her inspiring story of resilience, hope, and finding purpose after a life-altering diagnosis. She shared with me that despite facing the challenges that come with the breast cancer journey, Susan’s experience serves as a reminder that survivorship is more than just winning …
Kelly Motley, the author of The Fight for My Life: Boxing through Chemo, shared her story with me on In the Rising Podcast. Kelly shared that she was blind-sighted by the cancer diagnosis and would wake up some mornings at 3 am feeling desperate and hopeless. But, she had the opportunity to work with a world-class boxer and learned more about the mental effects of practicing martial arts.
Tattoos are permanent markings that have been around for centuries. These designs were created as a form of expression, for religious purposes, status symbol statements, permanent cosmetics, or a rite of passage. More recently, they have also found their way into the medical arena, helping women with breast cancer recovery goals. Tattoos history in culture …
Complementary therapies centering around a holistic healing approach, including meditation, music therapy, acupuncture, and massage, have been added to cancer treatments. One of the methods used by women is yoga.