A family member was recently diagnosed with cancer. I started doing what I imagine most of us do when we’re touched with severe illness and scary diagnoses–I started to look for advice and help. Jessie Gruman, founder and president of the Center for the Advancement of Health, talks to the New York Times about what to do when you (or someone you love) is faced with such a diagnosis. Gruman provides advice for the first 48 hours, how to enlist help, and what to do at the doctor’s office - including taking someone with you.

Aftershock: What to Do When the Doctor Gives You–Or Someone You Love–a Devastating Diagnosis

I also found lots of helpful information about cancer on the Cancer Commentary blog and a post from Well Past 50 on Caring for a Sick Spouse, Partner or Parent.

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It’s almost lunchtime. I’m hungry and it doesn’t help that I’ve been finding some mouth-watering recipes around the web.

Here are just a few that I would love to try:

Salmon Burgers with Dill Sauce from Organic Authority.

Lively Women’s Peanut Butter Rice Pudding.

Homemade Hummus and Zucchini Balls from Veggie Chic.

Grilled Mahi Mahi with Chipotle Salsa from iFitandHealthy.

Plums from my tree for the Glam crew

As a general rule, it’s best to eat things that are fresh and in-season for your local environment. Go visit a local farmer’s market and find garden gems. Or better yet, grow things yourself. I’m fortunate that I have a plum tree that exploded with the most juicy deep purple fruit this summer. My morning begins when I take a step outside, pluck one from the tree, and savor it’s sweet juiciness. I take a deep breath and remember that I am of the earth.
We are all children of the earth. Good food is just one way to bring us home.

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Usually GlamBlush indulges us in beauty secrets to save your skin here on Glam. But today I thought I’d share a beauty secret of my own. It is beauty for plants. I just started using Growmore Seaweed Extract 2 weeks ago and I’m seeing shiny new leaves popping out on all my indoor plants.
This makes me so happy! I found this miracle treatment at my local garden store.

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First, we see him in the style section of the San Francisco Chronicle talking about summer style.

Image of Glam’s CEO, Samir Arora from the Chronicle

Next thing we know, (today) he’s handing out his own drawings to all Glam employees sharing his insight on office ergonomics. What next? Think he’d consider becoming a guest editor for wellness?

Samir’s Hand-Drawn Ergonomic Sketch

If you work at a desk with a computer, take a moment to read his notes carefully. Protecting your posture can help prevent repetitive stress in the forearms and wrists, as well as reduce tension in the neck, head, and eyes (if you’ve ever had a migrane you can appreciate this, I’m sure). In addition, sitting up straight and tall allows you to optimize space in your ribs and diaphragm so you can breathe more. And as any yogi, meditation master or martial artist will tell you, breathing is everything.

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I found little gems in the July issue of Alternative Medicine magazine.
To win battles against pesky mosquitoes:
1) Avoid wearing perfumes. Sweet and sultry scents can attract a hottie, but they also woo unwanted mosquitoes.
2) Try a little catnip oil. Either purchase a natural repellent that uses catnip or create your own. For your home-grown mosquito brew: always dilute the essential oil (1 part essential oil, 50 parts carrier oil - such as almond, jojoba, or olive oil) before applying to your skin. Catnip oil can work as a repellant for up to six hours.

To soothe any sunburn mishaps:
1) Apply the soothing sap of an aloe plant directly to your skin or look for aloe-based remedies as the natural foods store.
2) Try calendula flower (pot marigold) ointments or salves.

Grab a copy of Alternative Medicine magazine for more details such as how to make salves and a healing wash tea.

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