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You Must Be Your Own Advocate

“I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.” – Maya Angelou Approximately 13%, or one in eight U.S. women, will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.  You probably know a woman who has had breast cancer.  […]

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Three Sneaky Causes of Weight Gain (and Loss), Pain, Autoimmune Disease, Cancer, and Digestive Distress

When I was 30 years old, just before being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I blew up with 10 extra pounds of “puffiness” that I could not explain. Along with the puffiness came extreme joint pain, nausea, and esophageal reflux (heartburn). I couldn’t seem to get comfortable because of digestive distress. Nighttime was the worst, and

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