Believe Big was invited to attend the SIO Conference in New York City this past weekend! We were able to connect with top physicians who specialize in integrative oncology from all over the world, discuss options for our phase 2 mistletoe clinical trial, be filmed for Dr. Kelly Turners new documentary (coming out in March) on healing, make connections with companies that … Read More
David Is Overcoming Stage 4 Cancer!
In January, I had been working hard as a property manager while also rehearsing–I’m a pro drummer. Although I was in great shape, I started getting winded and tired. I dismissed these symptoms as being caused by the change in altitude after moving to the mountains. Then, my face, neck, and upper arms started to swell. As a veteran, I … Read More
National Relaxation Day
Learning to Relax When Coping with Cancer Original Source: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/feelings/relaxation Many people with cancer have found that doing relaxation or imagery exercises has helped them cope with pain and stress. Take the time to learn helpful relaxation skills, such as the ones below, and practice them when you can. You can also take a class, buy a relaxation DVD or … Read More
Broccoli Burritos
4 servings Source: Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer by Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D. Salsa and tahini pack the flavor into these burritos! About the Recipe 317 Calories · 13 g Protein · 11 g Fiber Broccoli is rich in vitamin K and calcium, which support bone health. If the tortilla is … Read More
Wellness Grants – Update
Thank you to everyone who answered our call for donations last month and helped to boost our Wellness Grant budget. Your support helped us raise over $16,900! Our grants available through the end of the year went from 6% to 18%! Thank you! We still have $3,000 out of the $10,000 available in a matching gift that we would love to … Read More
Horizon Day Camp – Believe Mugs
On July 16th, Believe Big arrived in the art room at Horizon Day Camp. This camp is a full summer day camp for children ages 3-16 battling cancer. Recognizing the extraordinary financial demands that a child’s chronic illness can have on a family, Horizon Day Camps and year-round programs are always offered free of charge.Believe Big staff and volunteers were met by smiling happy faces of campers who … Read More
Giving Testimony – Willie (Lieberman) Barrett
I was invited to the very first dinner when Believe Big was launched, and that’s when I heard Ivelisse’s remarkable, hope-filled story. I was blown away by her testimony about her journey to becoming cancer-free. After hearing that inspiring story, it was so easy to volunteer at the Believe Big offices and to donate financially to this cause I … Read More
Story of Hope – Meet Alexa
On November 9th, 2016, our life changed forever! Alexa was a very typical girl. A passionate basketball ball player, rarely ever sick, and had recently fell in love with a goldendoodle that we had just brought home, named Stella. Alexa had been sick over the previous weekend, but because she was rarely sick, we just thought it was another day. … Read More
Sugar Alternatives That Won’t Poison You
Posted on: Wednesday, May 29th 2019Written By: Sayer Ji, FounderThis article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2019 You may think that staying slim and eating healthfully means NO sweets, but guess what? There are natural and delicious sweeteners that won’t wreck your diet, and even have therapeutic ‘side benefits.’ No arena of health and wellness is more debatable than what we should be eating. … Read More
7 Health Benefits of Antioxidant-Rich Tart Cherries
The Montmorency cherry (or tart cherry) is the most popular sour cherry in the United States and Canada, and is extensively used in cherry pies, jams, preserves and as a juice, among other uses. Montmorency cherries are less sweet than regular cherries, but they have better health benefits than sweet varieties like Marasca cherries. While both cherries have a variety … Read More