Nutrition | Powerful Patient

The Savvy Sister teaches Resilience

by JoyceGraff | Mar 5, 2015 | Empowering Yourself, Managing Stress, Nutrition, Podcast, Wellness and Living with a Difficult or Rare Condition | 0 |

Susan Gonzales, the Savvy Sister, provides useful information and simple changes you can make today to live a healthier, happier life.

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Tom Rath: Eat Move Sleep

by JoyceGraff | Dec 12, 2013 | Cancer, in general, Empowering Yourself, Managing Stress, Nutrition, Physical activity, Podcast, Prevention, VHL von Hippel-Lindau, Wellness and Living with a Difficult or Rare Condition | 0 |

Tom Rath speaks with Mike and Joyce about his most recent book, EAT MOVE SLEEP, in which he shares a phenomenal collection of insights and simple suggestions that help you manage your medical risks.

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Tests Your Doctor Should Run

by JoyceGraff | Aug 22, 2013 | Genetic Testing or DNA Testing, Nutrition, Podcast, Prevention | 0 |

Dr. Wald suggests six blood tests that you should ask your doctor to run. These are tests that hold critical clues to your well-being, mood and disease potential. “These tests should be a part of your overall care,” according to Dr. Michael Wald, known as “The Blood Detective.” They are standard tests that can be ordered by any physician.

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Optimal Wellbeing

by JoyceGraff | Apr 29, 2013 | Blog, Empowering Yourself, Managing Stress, Nutrition, Physical activity | 0 |

An easy way to think of optimal wellbeing might be to envision a three-legged stool, says Heather Reed. “The three legs include physical activity, nutrition and that underappreciated component missing from too many Americans’ lives – stress management, or a healthy mental state,” she says. Good advice on stress management from Heather and Dr. Matt Mumber.

Juliet Ibrahim fighting kidney cancer in Africa

by JoyceGraff | Apr 25, 2013 | Africa, Cancer, in general, Kidney Cancer, Nutrition, Podcast, Quitting smoking, Weight Control | 0 |

Juliet Ibrahim, a successful actress and model in Ghana, West Africa, created the Juliet Ibrahim Foundation to fight kidney cancer in Ghana and throughout Africa.

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Drink your Veggies — and get a nice tan!?!

by JoyceGraff | Apr 24, 2013 | Blog, Dermatology, Immune System Issues, Inflammatory Bowel disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Nutrition, Wellness and Living with a Difficult or Rare Condition | 0 |

Most Americans do not eat enough fruits and vegetables for health and a radiant skin glow. If you don’t like rabbit food … DRINK YOUR VEGGIES!

Mental Health: Evaluation, Detection, and Treatment

by JoyceGraff | Feb 14, 2013 | Depression, Mental crisis, Nutrition, Podcast, Psychosis | 0 |

Dr. Jay Lombard, behavioral neurologist, speaks with Joyce about the need for better ways to evaluate a person’s mental state and stability, and to determine what drugs or nutritional elements might be helpful for this particular individual. Good nutrition is essential to brain health. Individuals may have subtle deficiencies of essential minerals. There are thousands of drugs – which one is most likely to benefit this person?

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Things As They Are: Billy’s Lesson on Acceptance

by Michael Lawing | Feb 12, 2013 | Advocating for Yourself, Africa, Blog, Brain tumor, Breast Cancer, Cancer, in general, Caregiving, Clinical Trials, Conditions, Depression, Empowering Yourself, Genetic Testing or DNA Testing, Getting a Diagnosis, Healthcare Systems and Insurance, Immune System Issues, Kidney Cancer, Love, Marriage, and Children, Managing Stress, Managing the System, Managing Your Health, Managing Your Life, Mental crisis, Nutrition, Promoting Research, VHL von Hippel-Lindau, Wellness and Living with a Difficult or Rare Condition | 0 |

“Remember that you can’t control everything in life. At some point you have to accept things as they are.” Billy Foster to Paul Larson, October, 2011 Dear Fellow Travelers: I’m a fan...

Food for Thought: The Work of Community Servings

by Michael Lawing | Dec 7, 2012 | Advocating for Yourself, Alzheimer's, Blog, Breast Cancer, Cancer, in general, Caregiving, Conditions, Empowering Yourself, Healthcare Systems and Insurance, HLRCC, Immune System Issues, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Kidney Cancer, Lung Cancer, Managing the System, Managing Your Health, Managing Your Life, Mental crisis, Nutrition, Promoting Research, Prostate Cancer, VHL von Hippel-Lindau, Wellness and Living with a Difficult or Rare Condition | 0 |

Utilizing the services of dieticians, nutritionists, and specific foods for increased health and wellness

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Sustaining Nutrition when you Don’t Feel Like Eating

by JoyceGraff | Dec 6, 2012 | Nutrition, Podcast | 0 |

In celebration of National Food Day, Susanne Robertson from Community Servings talks with Mike and Joyce about their unique service to prepare meals for people who need some additional nutritional support.

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Filmmaker talks about life with a rare disease

by JoyceGraff | Jan 12, 2012 | Brain tumor, Conditions, Empowering Yourself, Managing Your Health, Managing Your Life, Nutrition, Podcast, VHL von Hippel-Lindau, Wellness and Living with a Difficult or Rare Condition | 0 |

Tarek McCarthy, actor, model, director and producer, talks with Joyce about his experiences living with a rare disease, and how it has shaped his character.

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Cleaning up our Personal Environments

by JoyceGraff | Oct 20, 2011 | Allergies and Sensitivities, Immune System Issues, Nutrition, Podcast | 0 |

Dr. Lisa Nagy shares what she discovered about the everyday pollution we all live with and how to minimize the irritants in our personal environments.

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Category: Nutrition

The Savvy Sister teaches Resilience

Tom Rath: Eat Move Sleep

Tests Your Doctor Should Run

Optimal Wellbeing

Juliet Ibrahim fighting kidney cancer in Africa

Drink your Veggies — and get a nice tan!?!

Mental Health: Evaluation, Detection, and Treatment

Things As They Are: Billy’s Lesson on Acceptance

Food for Thought: The Work of Community Servings

Sustaining Nutrition when you Don’t Feel Like Eating

Filmmaker talks about life with a rare disease

Cleaning up our Personal Environments

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