Tag Archives: food is medicine

Nutrition 411: Donna’s Inspiration, Recipes & Links

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Donna Pinto

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates   A Health Warrior is Born On January 19, 2010, I was diagnosed with DCIS. I was 44 and had two young children. Hearing the word “carcinoma” was terrifying. Hearing the … Continue reading →

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31 Days of “Little Known” FACTS — For Breast Cancer Awareness Month — Day 5 — Lifestyle Medicine

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Donna Pinto

Did you know… More than 70,000 breast cancer cases a year—40% of all cases—could be prevented with lifestyle measures. – American Institute for Cancer Research Food is a powerful, yet largely untapped resource for disease prevention. Many Diseases Are Preventable Science … Continue reading →

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Donna’s Official “Better-than-Awareness” Checklist

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Donna Pinto

“Breast cancer is a dominant fear for many women. Fortunately, it’s also largely a preventable disease with the right diet and a healthy lifestyle. Contrary to what most people hope for, early detection by mammography causes more harm than good. … Continue reading →

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My 2 Hour Consultation with Dr. Gordon Saxe, Center for Integrative Medicine, UCSD

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Donna Pinto

After reading this short description about Dr. Saxe, I got excited…  Preventive and Natural Medicine Counseling (Nutrition, Supplements, Herbs); Integrative Oncology (specializing in Breast & Prostate Cancers) So, I clicked to learn more… Dr. Gordon Saxe is the Director of … Continue reading →

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