Ovarian cancer is not the most common cancer in women, but it’s one of the most deadly. The reason ovarian cancer tops the list of most lethal cancers is because it’s usually not diagnosed until it has spread outside the ovaries where it can’t be easily treated. The key to …
Read More »Cancer Gifts for Kids – The Do’s and Don’ts
Do you know a child with cancer? Are you wondering what kind of gift to give them? As one who was on the receiving end for quite some time, I’m hoping to give a little insight on giving get-well gifts. There are do’s and don’ts- some are quite obvious, while …
Read More »Fruits for Diabetics: It’s Total Carbs That Count
One myth that many new diabetics embrace is the idea that fruits are off-limits. While it’s true that fruits are higher in natural sugar than most vegetables, fruits are also a good source of fiber, which helps to moderate the rise in blood sugar that occurs after a meal. On the other hand, some fruits are naturally low in sugar and may be a better choice, since you can eat more of them. What are the best diabetic-friendly fruits?
Read More »Fitness Trends for The New Year
Just as there are clothing and fashion trends, trends in fitness change too. No one wants to do the same workout over and over, so it’s exciting to see what’s new in the fitness world. Fitness Industry Trends: Fast and Hard is In According to a recent poll conducted by …
Read More »Spotlight: FLAGC Member Allison Awarded by the NCWA
The Fight Like a Girl Club would like to spotlight one of our members and Power Story writers, Allison Healy, who was recently awarded by the National Collegiate Wrestling Association for her bravery in battling multiple serious medical conditions, including RSD/CRPS, Gastroparesis/Intestinal Dysmotility/DTP, and POTS/Dysautonomia. Allison was chosen for the award after …
Read More »Heart and Lung Transplant FAQ
All my life I have gotten questions about my health. ‘How long will you live?’ ‘Does having a heart condition hurt?’ And my favorite, ‘Can I catch what you have?!’ But as I start down this new journey of getting a heart and lung transplant – I am getting more …
Read More »“In the Garden of Happiness” by Dodinsky Book Review
Most inspirational quote books available today are simply compilations of various quotes by different authors, many of which we’ve all read or heard a thousand times. There is certainly nothing wrong with such an approach, but this is not what you get with In the Garden of Happiness. Each of …
Read More »Don’t Romanticize the Fact That I’m Dying
The latest buzz on the internet is a new television show called Red Band Society. I’ve read a few reviews of the show that were written by chronically or terminally ill teens who had watched the pilot. Their reviews made me worried that chronic or terminally illnesses wouldn’t be portrayed …
Read More »The Light at the End
You may or may not have noticed my absence the past couple of months. The fault is entirely my own, and to be honest it’s because I just couldn’t find the words. Ironic for a writer when words are what you depend on. But after every negative pregnancy test I became more …
Read More »The Great “What If?”
Something I have found lately since starting infertility treatments is that I am much more sensitive to people’s comments now. I completely understand that a lot of people don’t really think about what they say before they say it and of course a lot may not know our situation but …
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