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Willing Women Do Sister Act
A single sister act of kindness, reaching out to sisters, mothers, daughters and friends. In my case, my friend was sick with breast cancer. What do you do to support? Do you whip up your favourite chicken casserole recipe, or is the no bake cookies recipe more your thing? I can relate to that!nnMy cooking skills aren't great, so I knitted scarves instead. My knitting isn't much better than my cooking! I knitted for many months, which is saying something! Considering I'm not
June 28, 2008
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Rock Of Love - Do You Have One?
Rock of love, you are to me! Many women think this of their partners. "Lean on me" many say, whilst they support you through your breast cancer stages, mentally, physically and emotionally. nnIt's normal to enter into a state of shock, followed by up and down stages of grief, being felt and handled differently, by everyone. It is at times like this, that your partner with a "lean on me" attitude, feels like refuge from the storm.nnBreast cancer causes huge emotional strain on
June 28, 2008
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Breast Examination Wedges, Circles and Zig Zag
Regular breast examination can save your life, and I firmly believe it helps to know, what is normal for you. Understand your breasts better by doing wedges, circles or zigzag. How do they feel? What do they look like? By knowing that, it means you will notice possible breast changes earlier, and that gives you more time to get the help you need.nnTry to let go the fear that so often women feel - many of us have had that experience. Starting a new habit, is like anything else
June 26, 2008
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Breast Self Examination With Partners
Partners assisting with breast self examination....well, you probably think I have lost the plot completely, suggesting your partners help you with your regular breast self exam. However..... I actually think it can be a great idea and encourage you to think about this option.nn Firstly - My Mothers Fear nMany women experience a deep fear in doing their breast self examination. This is a very normal and natural feeling, being a real fear for many of us, including my mother.nn
June 24, 2008
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When to Self Breast Exam? Stick it on My To-do List!
Self breast exam, it isn't necessary is it? Oh yes it is. Absolutely. Regular BSE can help you find changes early, and need not be a long, drawn out, dreaded process. So, do you know when to do yours?nnFirst, let me briefly recap with the "how to" question. For detailed information and instructions on how to do your breast exam, please refer to my website.nn How To Do A Breast Examination n n Stand in front of the mirror, arms at sides, view all angels of your chest. n Standi
June 24, 2008
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Types of Meditation - No Head Stands Or Crossed Legs For Me
There are various types of meditation, from meditation for beginners, through to free guided meditation and self meditation. Ahhh, if only I could get the internal chattering to stop and both eyes to stay shut!nnSome types of meditation are silent, some are accompanied with a sound like OOOOMMMMM, to help focus your mind and breath, so it doesn't wonder off to compile your grocery list! I have tried learning meditation but didn't have much luck, for this very reason. It is ve
June 24, 2008
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Yoga Moves and Grooves - Legs Here Arms There
So there I was, trying to hide in the back row - doing my yoga moves and grooves - well my version of them anyway - ever been there? Legs tangled up in knots or crossed in a position I can't get out of. If only I had been listening to our instructor, instead of having an attack of the giggles with my sister-in-law. However, I hung in there in the hope that in time I would become more in tune, have more balance, have coordination and feel the benefits that others told me about
June 24, 2008
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Pilates Moves in the Back Row
Fancy some pilates moves or to be a pilates performer? Pilates for beginners is gentle exercise for everyone and great for women having had breast cancer. I signed up for pilates workouts at my local night school to begin with. All these ladies, different shapes and sizes, different ages and expectations, all there for different reasons. There would not have been a single night where I didn't end up giggling with one of them as we huffed and puffed our way through the routine
June 24, 2008
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Breast Tenderness in Teenagers and Young Adults
Can you remember back to when you were younger, to the time when you experienced breast tenderness? It's not easy being a young woman growing up. There is a constant roller coaster ride of emotions to feel and experiences to go through. Hormones are erratic, skin problems seem continual and your moods are up, oops now they are down, no wait, they are up! nnBreast tenderness is normal and common when young women are going through puberty. Often they ache, causing discomfort. E
June 24, 2008
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