Comments on: Getting “The Big Diagnosis” http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/ Natural medicine info. Naturopathic physician, Dr. Nicole Sundene, answers your natural medicine health questions at the kitchen table! Diet, weight loss, herbal medicine, exercise, fat burning, health, nutrition, and preventative medicine research! Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:05:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: joe gelb http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2457 joe gelb Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:14:44 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2457 good point...society and myself may not be there yet but luckily eating candy is apparently healthY(just kidding) good point…society and myself may not be there yet but luckily eating candy is apparently healthY(just kidding)

]]> By: tgal.thorne http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2287 tgal.thorne Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:49:06 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2287 I suffered with nigraine headache's for over 40 years and found out tha a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) may be a cause of headaches. I went to a cardioogist, had an echocardiogram and stress test to see if I had a PFO. Hoping that I did have a "hole in my heart" and that I could have it closed and get some relief. Unfortunately, my heart was in great shape. Now I know that was fortunate as I have made a great deal of progress in overcoming this 40 year plague over the last 7 months. I suffered with nigraine headache’s for over 40 years and found out tha a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) may be a cause of headaches. I went to a cardioogist, had an echocardiogram and stress test to see if I had a PFO. Hoping that I did have a “hole in my heart” and that I could have it closed and get some relief. Unfortunately, my heart was in great shape. Now I know that was fortunate as I have made a great deal of progress in overcoming this 40 year plague over the last 7 months.

]]> By: Dave Fowler http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2255 Dave Fowler Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:43:16 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2255 Hi Nicole, I just read an article by Tim Brownson over at 'adaringadventure.com', recommending your site. I'm glad I followed up the recommendation!! This is a great piece. My nextdoor neighbour is 80 years old and has just been diagnosed with cancer. It's tempting to think, that given his age the diagnosis would be less hard hitting - after all, we're all going to die - and 80 years is much more than many of us might expect. But the fact is, the news is no less devastating. His wife is distraught, and together they face the last moments of his life. The cruel irony is it could take months and maybe even longer. My father died from cancer at 59 years old. It's a horrible way to go. I really liked this article. It's a real wake up call. Cheers, Dave. Hi Nicole,

I just read an article by Tim Brownson over at ‘adaringadventure.com’, recommending your site. I’m glad I followed up the recommendation!!

This is a great piece.

My nextdoor neighbour is 80 years old and has just been diagnosed with cancer. It’s tempting to think, that given his age the diagnosis would be less hard hitting - after all, we’re all going to die - and 80 years is much more than many of us might expect. But the fact is, the news is no less devastating. His wife is distraught, and together they face the last moments of his life. The cruel irony is it could take months and maybe even longer.

My father died from cancer at 59 years old. It’s a horrible way to go.

I really liked this article. It’s a real wake up call.

Cheers,

Dave.

]]> By: XanGo http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2243 XanGo Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:27:18 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2243 Cancer effects far too many people. Being young, I haven't had to think about it but I know that even people my age can get it so I worry about things like this as well. More and more though, it seems like cancer is now just an inevitable part of life because it seems like almost everything causes it. Cancer effects far too many people. Being young, I haven’t had to think about it but I know that even people my age can get it so I worry about things like this as well. More and more though, it seems like cancer is now just an inevitable part of life because it seems like almost everything causes it.

]]> By: Mark Salinas http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2171 Mark Salinas Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:29:57 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2171 I think it is so important to live a healthy lifestyle (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual). If we can learn from others and apply what we have learned maybe the results will become more positive.... "every waterfall starts with a drop!" Fantastic post! I think it is so important to live a healthy lifestyle (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual). If we can learn from others and apply what we have learned maybe the results will become more positive…. “every waterfall starts with a drop!” Fantastic post!

]]> By: jkaiseresquire http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2128 jkaiseresquire Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:40:22 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2128 So much great advice. You put it all in the perfect context. Great work. So much great advice. You put it all in the perfect context. Great work.

]]> By: Dr. Nicole Sundene http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2117 Dr. Nicole Sundene Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:13:03 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2117 Hi Guys, Thanks for all your great comments. Glad you enjoyed this post. Hi Guys, Thanks for all your great comments. Glad you enjoyed this post.

]]> By: thetruth http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2102 thetruth Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:06:30 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2102 In this economy, I sort of look forward to the big diagnosis- it would straighten out a lot of things that seem to have no solution and simplify trying to live in Bush's economy by not needing to. :-) In this economy, I sort of look forward to the big diagnosis- it would straighten out a lot of things that seem to have no solution and simplify trying to live in Bush’s economy by not needing to.
:-)

]]> By: Mike Foster http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2051 Mike Foster Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:39:38 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2051 This is a wonderful post. Recently, my family has been touched with the "big diagnosis" and I always wonder the same thing: could anything have been done to prevent it? I always try to live for today, with thoughts for tomorrow, through my diet, exercise, and mental approach. It's a paradoxical juggling act, but one worth doing. Love your blog. peace, Mike livelife365 This is a wonderful post. Recently, my family has been touched with the “big diagnosis” and I always wonder the same thing: could anything have been done to prevent it? I always try to live for today, with thoughts for tomorrow, through my diet, exercise, and mental approach. It’s a paradoxical juggling act, but one worth doing.
Love your blog.

peace,
Mike
livelife365

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2050 Jennifer Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:27:41 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2050 Outstanding post!! That will make you think. I remember when I was younger... I was always healthy no matter what I ate and did. I thought I would always be that way. I finally realized, "you know, one day this is likely to catch up with me." I eat healthy now and walk every day. I feel great and I feel great knowing that I am taking care of tomorrow Jennifer and future Jennifer. What really struck me was how this is so true in all aspects of life. The choices we make today in all aspects - emotionally, spiritually, etc., is who we are tomorrow and in the future. Discipline today goes a loooooong way... Thanks again for the post! Outstanding post!! That will make you think. I remember when I was younger… I was always healthy no matter what I ate and did. I thought I would always be that way. I finally realized, “you know, one day this is likely to catch up with me.” I eat healthy now and walk every day. I feel great and I feel great knowing that I am taking care of tomorrow Jennifer and future Jennifer.

What really struck me was how this is so true in all aspects of life. The choices we make today in all aspects - emotionally, spiritually, etc., is who we are tomorrow and in the future. Discipline today goes a loooooong way…

Thanks again for the post!

]]> By: wendy http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2049 wendy Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:50:22 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2049 Let’s just stop for a moment and think about what it might feel like to be diagnosed with terminal cancer. Being diagnosed with Cancer is bad enough and brings a whole tumult and waves of fear. It is such an overwhelming feeling that unless you have been thru it yourself you have no idea how it feels. The despair, the anger, the hurt, the frustration, the useless feeling and the dread. Being a survivor of Breast Cancer I remember the feelings all too well. Having been near death a couple of times I don't how I would feel it was terminal. Although I am not afraid to die. Excellent article Let’s just stop for a moment and think about what it might feel like to be diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Being diagnosed with Cancer is bad enough and brings a whole tumult and waves of fear. It is such an overwhelming feeling that unless you have been thru it yourself you have no idea how it feels.

The despair, the anger, the hurt, the frustration, the useless feeling and the dread.

Being a survivor of Breast Cancer I remember the feelings all too well.

Having been near death a couple of times I don’t how I would feel it was terminal.

Although I am not afraid to die.

Excellent article

]]> By: jcorn http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2048 jcorn Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:01:07 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2048 I'm with you and hope to see a list of the top 10 or 15 things we can add to our life and diets to up our chances of a healthy lifestyle. Also, taking our family histories into account, such as risks for osteoporosis or types of cancer. Loved reading this! I’m with you and hope to see a list of the top 10 or 15 things we can add to our life and diets to up our chances of a healthy lifestyle. Also, taking our family histories into account, such as risks for osteoporosis or types of cancer. Loved reading this!

]]> By: neognostic http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2043 neognostic Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:35:23 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2043 If I turn my today person into my yesterday person, does that mean I only have to be my tomorrow person from now on? If I turn my today person into my yesterday person, does that mean I only have to be my tomorrow person from now on?

]]> By: Erin Happycamper http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2039 Erin Happycamper Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:34:04 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2039 WOW! And I thought I had multi-personality syndrome.... I do, and I get it. =) Yesterday's Erin smoked for 12 years so today's Erin is quitting so that tomorrow's Erin can do that 5k or be around to enjoy the fruits of her hard labor and not be in bed or confined to an oxygen tank. Today's Erin is going to pass on that Mt. Dew and opt to drink water so that the Erin of tonight can sleep better for the Erin of tomorrow to wake up refreshed and ready to face the world with the Erin of today....... (the cycle continues) Love ya, Doc @~`~~ WOW! And I thought I had multi-personality syndrome….

I do, and I get it. =)

Yesterday’s Erin smoked for 12 years so today’s Erin is quitting so that tomorrow’s Erin can do that 5k or be around to enjoy the fruits of her hard labor and not be in bed or confined to an oxygen tank. Today’s Erin is going to pass on that Mt. Dew and opt to drink water so that the Erin of tonight can sleep better for the Erin of tomorrow to wake up refreshed and ready to face the world with the Erin of today…….
(the cycle continues)

Love ya, Doc @~`~~

]]> By: Lori@BetweenUsGirls http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2037 Lori@BetweenUsGirls Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:10:33 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2037 This is such great advice and so hard to follow! I'm doing a pretty good job myself...I eat right (well, sort of) and exercise quite a bit and I take my cholesterol medication etc. But I still worry that my genes have it in for me and that all of my efforts will be in vain. I still do what I do though because, even though it may not extend my life, it will surely improve the quality of life I have while I'm here. A friend of mine recently came back from a visit with her Dad. He's diabetic, alcoholic and does little to care for himself. They are worried about eventual amputations because his circulation is so poor. My girlfriend, who has been trying unsuccessfully to get herself to diet and exercise, said the visit with her dad forced her to think about herself and what she needs to do to improve her health. It's similar to what you are suggesting here...looking at your parents can often be like looking at your own future. I hope she stays motivated. Meanwhile, might I say that this is a great article...as always:) This is such great advice and so hard to follow! I’m doing a pretty good job myself…I eat right (well, sort of) and exercise quite a bit and I take my cholesterol medication etc. But I still worry that my genes have it in for me and that all of my efforts will be in vain. I still do what I do though because, even though it may not extend my life, it will surely improve the quality of life I have while I’m here.

A friend of mine recently came back from a visit with her Dad. He’s diabetic, alcoholic and does little to care for himself. They are worried about eventual amputations because his circulation is so poor. My girlfriend, who has been trying unsuccessfully to get herself to diet and exercise, said the visit with her dad forced her to think about herself and what she needs to do to improve her health. It’s similar to what you are suggesting here…looking at your parents can often be like looking at your own future. I hope she stays motivated.

Meanwhile, might I say that this is a great article…as always:)

]]> By: Barbara Swafford http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2032 Barbara Swafford Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:18:39 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/getting-%e2%80%9cthe-big-diagnosis%e2%80%9d/#comment-2032 Hi Dr. Nicole, You hit the nail on the head. If we don't take preventative measures, we're doomed to have bad health in our later years. What I find sad is the story on the news yesterday about young people getting heart attacks at the age of 20, due to their food choices. Something has got to change! Hi Dr. Nicole,

You hit the nail on the head. If we don’t take preventative measures, we’re doomed to have bad health in our later years.

What I find sad is the story on the news yesterday about young people getting heart attacks at the age of 20, due to their food choices.

Something has got to change!

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