This podcast reviews self care; how we can handle neuropathy with natural products. But this self care, is means to learning that we are important (if we didn't know it already).  How we can appreciate ourselvws. However, this translates into self value. Self value is a path and it is a signal, that indicates to us or asks us, are we where we should be in our lives? Does the place I work fit my values, if not what do I need to do about being in a place in my life where I can be the best I can be, do the work that I want to accomplish, be the best part of myself.   Self value may set ..read more

Welcome to Life Revelations from Breast Cancer, and if this is the first time you are listening to the podcast, I welcome you to this community.  In this episode we continue to talk about how to take good care ourselves during chemotherapy.  There are some side effects we may experience with chemotherapy and treatments, that we can approach practically, without resorting to additional medications. And while the chemo is doing it’s job or removing the cancer from our bodies, as one of my doctors said me, is that it is our job to make sure we get the chemo out of our systems. But I wa ..read more

I wanted begin the podcast, by welcoming you and to give you more details on what this podcast is about.  It's about offering practical tips on how to take care of yourself during chemo treatments and surgeries. This would mean how to handle some of the side effects that may occur during chemo. This particularly for those of us, who choose not to resort to taking additional medications besides the one's we are already taking, or will be taking. Always communicate with your doctors and let them know that you decided to say forgo taking a zantac for your upset stomach, and you decided to se ..read more

When we are taking medicines there are side effects mentioned on the bottle. I have come to learn that some of those side effects have a lot to do with what we intake - interns of food or drink. In this podcast I give examples of what types of food or drinks can actually cause these side effects. We also talk about being careful with concentrated detoxing while still on medications. I’ll share some gentle detoxing that is still very powerful cleansing for our liver without the side effects.   Loosing your eyelashes during chemo? I can explain why and if you are beginning your chemo I ca ..read more

This episode is about how to take care of our neuropathy in our hands and feet. Look in your cupboards and find cinnamon. Using moisterizers and coverings that can help the symptons of neurothapy. Know that caring for these side effects from chemotherapies, is also a way to practice valuing who we are. Hear More. Note: I meant to mention this in the podcast. When you are washing dishes, or cleaning use rubber gloves to protect your hands. As water is hydrating, it can also be very drying. There is nothing worse than dry hands with neuropathy.  Dryness makes the neuropathy more pronounce ..read more

Taking care of ourselves, in addition to eating well, and taking care of our bodies, also means making life a little easier for ourselves, releasing negative energies, negative thoughts from our bodies, and then allowing the wonderful thoughts of giving thanks and being grateful, into our bodies, minds and life.  Crockpot is one of many ways that makes things easier for us;  I use the brand Crock Pot (hahaha) that's the actual name. I purchased this at Bed Bath and Beyond. Yoga Balls, are a great way to loosen tension for tight muscles that cause you discomfort. I'm going to try t ..read more

How to approach side effects that may occur when having chemo for breast cancer. The tips are some basic measures you can take, without resorting to taking additional medications. Of course with any form of treatment, always check in with your doctors or nurses, so that you can be sure that these tips will not interfere with your chemo and mandatory medication. In addition, we will discuss the revelations that can be acquired during chemo ..read more

Hi There! Happy July 4th!  And happy Frederick Douglas Day! Detoxing can help clear up those areas in our bodies that are affected by medicines.    Detoxing help clear our minds, gets rid of cloudiness that we may sometime feel when we have chemo, so we can think more with clarity. It helps with our mood as well. Our body organs can stay in working order, particularly like our liver, our kidneys, when we detox. There are a lot of information you can get on detoxing. One source I would love to share is located on the youtube channel: Cityline, a Canadian talk show, hosted by T ..read more

This podcast is on tips that I have tested for myself in dealing with colds, flu symptoms even when receiving chemo. The tips are basic, but easy to take on and they are effective. I would also like to speak to the singers of this podcast on staying well. Especially when you have gigs either at church, or if you are in an ensemble, how you can regain good health, and good immune system to fights colds and flu symptoms.   ..read more

Hi Everyone!   Painting your fingernails can be helpful when you have discoloration during some chemo treatments. Check with your doctor if you choose regular polish (acetone). But you can use water based nail polish  - like Piggy Paint  (not a sponsorship) They smell great or you can get ones without scent  if you feel sensitive to smell. Listen to my podcast and here what more painting your nails. Letting go! Understanding how you feel, recognize it, say it to yourself and then let ago. Come listen to my podcast and I will explain how this is done and what exercises to ..read more