About Me
I am a Breast Cancer Cancer Survivor, Health Minister, Advocate, Author and Speaker on the topic of "Living with and Beyond the Breast Cancer diagnosis." I openly and transparently share my journey in an effort to encourage others to walk in faith. I infused my talks with how I incorporated positive affirmations and indomitable faith to survive breast cancer. I am a women living on purpose and committed to bringing breast cancer awareness to women, one woman at a time. This site is dedicated to the life and legacy of my dear sister Dianne M. Harrod who succumb from stage 4 breast cancer.
Breast Health
My Personal Self-Breast Examination: Early diagnosis is the key to surviving breast cancer. Regular breast screenings are the best way to detect breast cancer early. All women should perform monthly breast cancer self-examinations.
To examine your right breast, place a pillow underneath your right shoulder and place your right hand behind your head, this distributes breast more evenly on the chest area. Take your left hand, fingers flat and press gently in small circular motions clockwise. Begin at the top of your right breast for twelve o'clock then move to one o'clock, and around the circle back to twelve o'clock. Please note, a ridge of firm tissue in the lower curve of each breast is normal. Thereafter, move in an inch toward the nipple, keep circling to examine every part of your breast including the nipple. This requires at least three more circles. Repeat the same procedure on your left breast with a pillow underneath your left shoulder and left hand behind your head. Hope this was helpful to you!
Nutrition
My morning juice blast consists of kale, beets, carrots, turmeric, cucumbers and frozen organic berries. It is well known that we should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, which are full of certain vitamins and minerals. My morning juice blast certainly gives me the energy I need to embrace the day. Also, to boost your energy level, commit to 30 minutes of aerobic activity daily and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.