Irrepressible and elfin with a devilish laugh, Barbara “Basha” Brownstein celebrates 20 years with Cancer Lifeline this year. Easily recognizable in her colorful clothing and always accompanied by her faithful chihauhua Roo, Basha (and Roo) sat down with us recently to reminisce about the Healing Arts Program for Creative Expression that Cancer Lifeline created. I...
Recently, on a chilly and bright fall afternoon, attendees from Cancer Lifeline’s Metastatic Cancer Support Group participated in our first ever Equine Facilitated Support Workshop. The Little Bit Therapeutic Riding staff and volunteers spent time educating attendees on the types of behaviors horses exhibit and how they can read and respond to emotion and energy...
Sleep is a natural and organic body process. However, our habits and routines can get in the way of falling asleep easily and returning to sleep, if awakened. Our bodies love a predictable routine… including exercise, nutrition and sleep. When we create a standardized bedtime and build in a “winding down” period as part of...
Chocolate Chip Cookies This classic chocolate chip cookie has been updated and made less unhealthy by using whole wheat pastry flour (added minerals and fiber) as well as using unrefined sugar (added minerals). Additionally, the amount of sugar has been decreased. You can decrease the amount even further as you prefer. Using a darker chocolate...
With a Masters Degree in Nutrition from Bastyr University, it’s safe to say that Ami Karnosh has an authority on healthy eating and wellness. She has been teaching cooking and nutrition for the past thirteen years with an emphasis on empowering others to make improvements in their own life through healthy food choices. Ami has...
