I have been a fan of Suzanne Sommers since she was on Three’s Company. I was one of those who bought her thigh master when it first came out and have read her books. So I was excited when I heard she had created a drink that helps protect your immune system, gives you the Vitamin D you need plus helps Anti-Aging!

I cannot be out in the sun for very long due to a condition which makes me burn easily and makes me very ill, nauseous etc. I have to stay in the shade when I am outside, where the highest level of skin protection or go outside in the early or late day. So I was very excited to hear that I can get the dose of Vitamin D I need in a delicious drink. I love pink lemonade! Before Sip of Sunshine I loved to drink Crystal Light, because I could take the powder with me anywhere I went HOWEVER it Crystal Light doesn’t have any health benefits.

So when Sip of Sunshine was first introduced by Youngevity (I am my business partner Buffy are distributors for Youngevity) I was excited to try it out!

I work long hours, many days I am lacking in energy. BUT I hate those sports drinks or “power drinks” so I was searching for a product that would be healthy yet give me the benefits I needed.

Today Dr. Cory Gold will be talking about Suzanne Sommers newest product Sip of Sunshine. The benefits, the ingredients and why we need to try this wonderful new supplement.

NOTE FROM ADMIN: Rebbekah White is a distributor for both Tru Chocolate and Sip of Sunshine. Rebbekah does not endorse products or books that she has not personally used herself or read. For more information and to receive a sample of Sip of Sunshine please email Rebbekah at rebbekah@healyourselftalk.com PLEASE write in the subject line that you would like a sample of Sip of Sunshine. Please include your mailing address in the body of the email.

This Anti-Aging drink helps the body fight the damage done by dangerous free radicals, toxins and other environmental stresses most of us encounter on a daily basis. No other drink can deliver the powerful S.O.D. and other antioxidants that your body relies upon to help defend itself from cellular damage.

Sip of Sunshine also helps you control your appetite to assist you in attaining your weight loss goals while boosting your immune system.

Key Benefits Sip Of Sunshine:

Powerful Antioxidants	Boosts Immune System
Fights Free Radicals	Promotes Cardiovascular Health
Promotes Healthy Bones and Joints	Supports Healthy Weight Loss
NO Artificial Flavors or Colors	NO Artificial Sweeteners
Contains GliSODin which boosts Glutathione Levels	NO Preservatives
Great Source of Soluble Fiber	Low Glycemic Friendly
Refreshing Pink Lemonade Flavor!	Great Sources of Vitamin D, SOD, Selenium and much more

Sip of Sunshine™ helps the body fight the damage done by dangerous free radicals, toxins and other environmental stresses most of us encounter on a daily basis. No other drink can deliver the powerful SOD. and other antioxidants that your body relies upon to help defend itself from cellular damage. Sip of Sunshine also helps you control your appetite to assist you in attaining your weight loss goals while boosting your immune system.

Sip of SunshineTM is the world’s first Anti-Aging Daily Wellness drink powered by Vitamin D (the Sunshine Vitamin), Selenium, and the body’s most powerful antioxidant, Superoxide Dismutase (S.O.D.). This high-tech fusion of Essential and Beneficial Nutrients,  provides an energy boost and rapidly powers your body by feeding it hypoallergenic, organically grown flower pollen extracts, the world’s first bio-available and Patented Superoxide Dismutase extract, a Proprietary Green Tea Extract,  a special B-Vitamin Complex, and much more.

This Anti-Aging drink helps the body fight the damage done by dangerous free radicals, toxins and other environmental stresses most of us encounter on a daily basis. No other drink can deliver the powerful S.O.D. and other antioxidants that your body relies upon to help defend itself from cellular damage. Sip of Sunshine also helps you control your appetite to assist you in attaining your weight loss goals while boosting your immune system.

Mixes quickly in cool water or your favorite juice.

Sip of SunshineTM is a great tasting pink lemonade flavored powdered drink made from a proprietary fusion of: GliSODin®, the first patented orally effective S.O.D. that is an essential enzyme in protecting the body from oxidative stress; SecalateTM, Flower Pollen Extract-G40 is a concentrate of life-giving micronutrient substances in a form which makes them highly Bio-Available; ProgalateTM, Green Tea Extract, containing 50% EGCG, clinical studies have suggested it can promote a healthy immune system and has an added benefit in maintaining and promoting a healthy weight.

Supported by Extensive Scientific Research

While many products claim to produce great results, Sip of SunshineTM can prove it. Read the numerous scientific articles on medical trials, therapeutic doses and third party validation of the scientific foundation of Sip of SunshineTM.

Experts agree, Vitamin D is an Essential Nutrient required by every Man, Woman, and Child, and the fact is, many of us need more. Now, with Sip of SunshineTM by SuzanneTM Essentials, you can get your Vitamin D in a delicious pink lemonade drink, sweetened with all natural SomerSweet®! These powerful anti-oxidants strengthen your immune system to protect against free radicals. And the extra boost of GliSODin® is clinically proven to support cardiovascular health too!

Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy Life! ~ Live Now, Age Later!

Quote from Suzanne Sommers:
After interviewing hundreds of anti-aging doctors and health experts, they all agree upon the importance of anti-oxidants to enhance our immune system and stave off age related illnesses; with vitamin D at the top of the list. While we can absorb vitamin D from sun exposure, most of us do not get our 15 minute daily dose, or are not willing to risk damage from UV rays. Studies have shown people who live in the northern or southern parts of the globe have higher rates of cancer, due to lack of vitamin D.

With SUZANNE Essentials, Sip of SunshineTM, now you can get your daily vitamin D in a delicious pink lemonade drink, sweetened with All Natural SomerSweet. The powerful anti-oxidants in Sip of SunshineTM strengthen your immune system and fight cancer-causing free radicals. Plus, with an extra boost of GliSODin, it’s clinically proven to support cardiovascular health! Did I mention how delicious it tastes? What a wonderful way to get your 15 minutes of sunshine today!-Suzanne Somers

Watch this video:

IMPORTANT! Order from someone you know and trust!

To order your own supply of Sip of Sunshine please contact Rebbekah White at Rebbekah@healyourselftalk.com or go to our website at http://www.truchocolateandyou.com click on products and in the search box type in Sip of Sunshine!

Remember if you see it on Heal Yourself  Talk Radio Rebbekah has used it and highly recommends it!

While preparing for today’s Boston Radio show (Friday January 16, 2009) about cancer an online friend emailed me about IBC. I had no idea what IBC was…she sent me a link to some You Tube Videos that helped explained one of the least known breast cancers that are usually NOT DIAGNOSED till the women are in Stage 4!

Note from admin: I posted this on the Heal Yourself Magazine site first but this is too important for just one site! SO I am featuring this here on Heal Yourself Talk Radio as well.

I will be posting a video at the end of this post as well so you can listen to some important information about IBC.

I want to help spread the word about IBC, I lost two aunts to breast cancer several years ago and my mother in law had breast cancer as well. But the term IBC was new to me so I did some more research and here is what I found out:

Taken from Cancer.gov

• Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare but very aggressive type of breast cancer (see Question 1).
• IBC usually grows rapidly and often spreads to other parts of the body; symptoms include redness, swelling, and warmth in the breast (see Questions 2 and 3).
• Treatment for IBC usually starts with chemotherapy, which is generally followed by surgery, radiation, targeted therapy, and/or hormone therapy (see Question 4).
• People with IBC are encouraged to enroll in clinical trials (research studies with people) that explore new treatments (see Question 5).

1. What is inflammatory breast cancer (IBC)?

Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare but very aggressive type of breast cancer in which the cancer cells block the lymph vessels in the skin of the breast. This type of breast cancer is called “inflammatory” because the breast often looks swollen and red, or “inflamed.” IBC accounts for 1 to 5 percent of all breast cancer cases in the United States (1). It tends to be diagnosed in younger women compared to non-IBC breast cancer. It occurs more frequently and at a younger age in African Americans than in Whites. Like other types of breast cancer, IBC can occur in men, but usually at an older age than in women. Some studies have shown an association between family history of breast cancer and IBC, but more studies are needed to draw firm conclusions (2).

2. What are the symptoms of IBC?

Symptoms of IBC may include redness, swelling, and warmth in the breast, often without a distinct lump in the breast. The redness and warmth are caused by cancer cells blocking the lymph vessels in the skin. The skin of the breast may also appear pink, reddish purple, or bruised. The skin may also have ridges or appear pitted, like the skin of an orange (called peau d’orange), which is caused by a buildup of fluid and edema (swelling) in the breast. Other symptoms include heaviness, burning, aching, increase in breast size, tenderness, or a nipple that is inverted (facing inward) (3). These symptoms usually develop quickly—over a period of weeks or months. Swollen lymph nodes may also be present under the arm, above the collarbone, or in both places. However, it is important to note that these symptoms may also be signs of other conditions such as infection, injury, or other types of cancer (1).

3. How is IBC diagnosed?

Diagnosis of IBC is based primarily on the results of a doctor’s clinical examination (1). Biopsy, mammogram, and breast ultrasound are used to confirm the diagnosis. IBC is classified as either stage IIIB or stage IV breast cancer (2). Stage IIIB breast cancers are locally advanced; stage IV breast cancer is cancer that has spread to other organs. IBC tends to grow rapidly, and the physical appearance of the breast of patients with IBC is different from that of patients with other stage III breast cancers. IBC is an especially aggressive, locally advanced breast cancer.

Cancer staging describes the extent or severity of an individual’s cancer. (More information on staging is available in the National Cancer Institute (NCI) fact sheet Staging: Questions and Answers at http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Detection/staging on the Internet.) Knowing a cancer’s stage helps the doctor develop a treatment plan and estimate prognosis (the likely outcome or course of the disease; the chance of recovery or recurrence).

4. How is IBC treated?

Treatment consisting of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, surgery, radiation therapy, and hormonal therapy is used to treat IBC. Patients may also receive supportive care to help manage the side effects of the cancer and its treatment. Chemotherapy (anticancer drugs) is generally the first treatment for patients with IBC, and is called neoadjuvant therapy. Chemotherapy is systemic treatment, which means that it affects cells throughout the body. The purpose of chemotherapy is to control or kill cancer cells, including those that may have spread to other parts of the body.

After chemotherapy, patients with IBC may undergo surgery and radiation therapy to the chest wall. Both radiation and surgery are local treatments that affect only cells in the tumor and the immediately surrounding area. The purpose of surgery is to remove the tumor from the body, while the purpose of radiation therapy is to destroy remaining cancer cells. Surgery to remove the breast (or as much of the breast tissue as possible) is called a mastectomy. Lymph node dissection (removal of the lymph nodes in the underarm area for examination under a microscope) is also done during this surgery.

After initial systemic and local treatment, patients with IBC may receive additional systemic treatments to reduce the risk of recurrence (cancer coming back). Such treatments may include additional chemotherapy, hormonal therapy (treatment that interferes with the effects of the female hormone estrogen, which can promote the growth of breast cancer cells), targeted therapy (such as trastuzumab, also known as Herceptin®), or all three. Trastuzumab is administered to patients whose tumors overexpress the HER–2 tumor protein. More information about Herceptin and the HER–2 protein is available in the NCI fact sheet Herceptin® (Trastuzumab): Questions and Answers, which can be found at http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/therapy/herceptin on the Internet.

Supportive care is treatment given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease, such as cancer. It prevents or treats as early as possible the symptoms of the disease, side effects caused by treatment of the disease, and psychological, social, and spiritual problems related to the disease or its treatment. For example, compression garments may be used to treat lymphedema (swelling caused by excess fluid buildup) resulting from radiation therapy or the removal of lymph nodes. Additionally, meeting with a social worker, counselor, or member of the clergy can be helpful to those who want to talk about their feelings or discuss their concerns. A social worker can often suggest resources for help with recovery, emotional support, financial aid, transportation, or home care.

5. Are clinical trials (research studies with people) available? Where can people get more information about clinical trials?

Yes. The NCI is sponsoring clinical trials that are designed to find new treatments and better ways to use current treatments. Before any new treatment can be recommended for general use, doctors conduct clinical trials to find out whether the treatment is safe for patients and effective against the disease. Participation in clinical trials is a treatment option for many patients with IBC, and all patients with IBC are encouraged to consider treatment in a clinical trial.

People interested in taking part in a clinical trial should talk with their doctor. Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI’s Cancer Information Service (CIS) (see below) at 1–800–4–CANCER and in the NCI booklet Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies, which is available at http://www.cancer.gov/publications on the Internet . This booklet describes how research studies are carried out and explains their possible benefits and risks. Further information about clinical trials is available at http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials on the NCI’s Web site. The Web site offers detailed information about specific ongoing studies by linking to PDQ®, the NCI’s comprehensive cancer information database. The CIS also provides information from PDQ.

6. What is the prognosis for patients with IBC?

Prognosis describes the likely course and outcome of a disease—that is, the chance that a patient will recover or have a recurrence. IBC is more likely to have metastasized (spread to other areas of the body) at the time of diagnosis than non-IBC cases (3). As a result, the 5-year survival rate for patients with IBC is between 25 and 50 percent, which is significantly lower than the survival rate for patients with non-IBC breast cancer. It is important to keep in mind, however, that these statistics are averages based on large numbers of patients. Statistics cannot be used to predict what will happen to a particular patient because each person’s situation is unique. Patients are encouraged to talk to their doctors about their prognosis given their particular situation.

7. Where can a person find more information about breast cancer and its treatment?
   • NCI’s Breast Cancer Home Page (http://www.cancer.gov/breast/)
   • Breast Cancer (PDQ®): Treatment (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/breast/patient/)
   • Understanding Breast Changes: A Health Guide for All Women (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/understanding-breast-changes)
   • What You Need To Know About™ Breast Cancer (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/breast)

To learn more about IBC, other types of breast cancer, and breast health in general, please refer to the following resources:

Related NCI materials and Web pages:

• National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 2.1, Cancer Information Sources
  (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Information/sources)
• National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 5.32, Staging: Questions and Answers
  (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Detection/staging)
• National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 7.1, Radiation Therapy for Cancer: Questions and Answers
  (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/radiation)
• National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 7.2, Biological Therapies for Cancer: Questions and Answers
  (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/biological)
• National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 7.45, Herceptin® (Trastuzumab): Questions and Answers
  (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/therapy/herceptin)
• Chemotherapy and You: Support for People With Cancer (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/chemotherapy-and-you)
• Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies (http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/Taking-Part-in-Cancer-Treatment-Research-Studies)

For more help, contact:

NCI’s Cancer Information Service
Telephone (toll-free): 1–800–4–CANCER (1–800–422–6237)
TTY (toll-free): 1–800–332–8615
LiveHelp^® online chat: https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/livehelp/welcome.asp

Taken from Cancer.gov

You Tube Videos from news casts about IBC:

News Cast on IBC Symptoms

For those who are survivors or who are family members of breast care patients, surviors or lost someone to breast cancer I urge you to join Fran Drescher’s Organization Cancer Schmancer and become an advocate for women’s rights in health care!

It is time we stand up for our health! No one else is going to do this but us!

It is free to join, and to help spread the word!

Go to http://www.cancerschmancer.org today and register to become an advocate, recieve news updates and more from Cancer Schmancer.

It is time we women stand up, fight and have our voices heard once again! This time it IS A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH!!

Cancer Support Groups and how to find them…

If you have cancer or you know someone who does and are looking for support I found a few websites online that I feel will be a good way for you to find a support group in your area, I have never been to these groups or websites and I am not being paid to write about the groups below. These are just a few of the many cancer support groups I found online and felt they needed to be posted on this page.

Cancer Buddies Network

A Single Light

Cancer.gov

Article about finding a good cancer support group from About.com

The Wellness Community

There are many, many more cancer support groups across the nation and world.  The best way to find a group in your local area is to do a google search with terms like “your city, cancer support groups” in the search box.