Dr. Kim
Do you know about the importance of eating cruciferous vegetables? I learned early on into my breast cancer journey the importance of incorporating cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower into my diet to regulate my hormones. Cruciferous Vegetables can also include cabbage, kale, garden cress, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and similar green leaf vegetables. But why are they so important to… Read More
Ever since getting bad news during my yearly diagnostic mammogram in January, this year has been challenging to say the least. I have been emotionally drained, mentally frazzled, financially depleted, and physically in pain. I have lived in a world of ambiguity – a familiar yet unknown place where my worry and fear have gotten the best of me. When… Read More
Let me start by saying that I do not like much about breast cancer. In fact, I pretty much hate everything about breast cancer. And after recently undergoing my third surgery because of some cancerous calcifications that returned for a second time in seven years, I have learned a few things along the way on how to deal with this… Read More
Have you ever wondered what a world without breast cancer would be like? For me, as a survivor having to currently face my 3rd lumpectomy in 7 years, it would be a glorious world without fear, pain, and tears. When I first started my blog, I wanted a platform to discuss health related topics and share information about diseases like… Read More
Since all of my health issues have come to surface, I have been trying to drastically change my lifestyle and diet. As a busy working mom I have also been trying to focus on overall health and wellness in my busy stressful life. So when I found out about ProLon®, a 5-day low calorie, plant-based meal program that provides the same… Read More
As you may know, I have been struggling lately with some grief since getting the news that the breast cancer I was diagnosed with 7 years ago might be back. Individuals struggle with grief for many different reasons in a variety of ways, but typically in a systematic pattern, and so I thought I would take this opportunity to not… Read More
As many of you already know I am a breast cancer survivor. I was first diagnosed in 2011 with a type of non-invasive breast cancer and underwent two lumpectomies in 2012. The diagnosis was life changing and I have done a lot of things since to change my diet and the products I use on my body and in my… Read More
Raise your hand if you made a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier! If you are like me, you are looking for some realistic ways to incorporate some healthier lifestyle changes into your everyday diet. But where do you even start? Let’s face it. Many of us probably eat a little too much sugar. When you really look at ingredient labels,… Read More
As a busy mom how many times have you caught yourself saying that you can’t afford to get sick? If you are like me, it’s been countless times! And I find myself saying it more during the holiday season when our calendar is jammed packed with holiday parties, school performances, work events, dance recitals, and family travel! No mom ever… Read More
As a therapist, I advocate self care for all of my clients on a regular basis. But as mom, I rarely take my own advice. Each day is packed to the brim with my abundant workload combined with never-ending household responsibilities and raising two young children. The rare times I don’t have something pressing to do, I sleep, which can… Read More
