Category Archives: Support

The Downside of Mammograms – What Your Doctor May Not Be Telling You

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Donna Pinto

Peter Gotzsche, M.D., author of Mammography Screening: Truth, Lies and Controversy, states, “Screening saves probably one life for every 2,000 women who go for a mammogram. But it harms 10 others. Cancerous cells that will go away or never progress to … Continue reading →

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On the Radio — Donna on “High Energy Health”

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Donna Pinto

It was an honor to share my story and passion with Dawson Church on his radio show “High Energy Health.” To listen, click here and scroll down to 9/8/2016 Donna Pinto – Give Wellness. Alternatively, click here for direct link to the … Continue reading →

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Esserman & Hwang: TIME’s Top 100 — (And My Top 10!)

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Donna Pinto

What a major milestone this is! Laura Esserman and Shelley Hwang — named to the 2016 TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World! Why are These Doctors in My Top 10? From the day I received a DCIS diagnosis and I … Continue reading →

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DCIS Over-treatment Makes Mainstream News — 2015 Highlights

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Donna Pinto

The media madness began in August 2015 following the publication of the most extensive study to date on DCIS in the prestigious medical Journal JAMA Oncology. The study of over 100,000 women concluded there was no “life-saving” benefit to “standard … Continue reading →

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DCIS is NOT a “Ticking Time Bomb” — What Women Really Need to Know

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Donna Pinto

Celebrity chef Sandra Lee was told by her doctors she was “a ticking time bomb.” Is it any wonder that she and thousands of women like her are racing to the operating room to amputate both their breasts? Why such … Continue reading →

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DCIS is NOT Cancer!

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Donna Pinto

“DCIS is not cancer, so why are we calling it cancer and always treating it like it is cancer?” These are the words of Dr. Laura Esserman, Director of the Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center at the University of … Continue reading →

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Great Gratitude & Great “Finds”

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Donna Pinto

As 2013 comes to a close, I want to express my heart-felt gratitude for all of the wonderful women who have contributed their wisdom, support, resources and personal stories on this site. Four years ago, I felt like I was … Continue reading →

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The REAL CURE for __________

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Donna Pinto

It’s not in a pill. It isn’t making the headlines. And it’s not simply a plant-based diet, exercise and all the right hormones and supplements.                               … Continue reading →

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DETOX DETOX DETOX

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Donna Pinto

What is it?     Why is it important?     and   How do I do it?   What?   Detox, short for detoxification, is the purification of the body by removing toxins. Why?    Detoxification is an important first step … Continue reading →

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How to Feel Better and Better…No Matter What!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Donna Pinto

The mind is a funny thing. It has enormous power to create total wellness as well as perpetuate all kinds of dis-ease. The amazing thing is we can change our circumstances just by changing the way we view them. A … Continue reading →

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