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An avid advocate and a talented writer, Ruth Baillie has dedicated her time to helping survivors of breast and other cancers navigate the emotions, challenges, and treatment decisions associated with overcoming the often overwhelming disease. In September 2016 Ruth reached out to ZBC to volunteer as a blogger.
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Over the last few years, misleading information has persisted on the Internet. Can PLU codes – those four- or five-digit numbers on produce stickers – really indicate whether a food is genetically modified? Not really. There are other surefire ways to avoid GMOs, and a big effort is underway to put a real red flag on genetically modified produce and packaged foods.
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Our homes are filled with plastics, and most of us don't really know what they're made of -- or whether they're safe. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has put together these tips to help you choose better plastics and plastic alternatives for your family:
- Why you should pick plastics carefully.
- How to choose and use safer plastics.
- Finding safer, non-plastic alternatives.
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As well as volunteering, Peter is an engaging writer and blogger and his writing is at its finest and most impassioned when it gets most personal. It doesn't get more painful than the story of how his mother died of breast cancer when he was 10 years old and how he came to understand her death. With his permission, we have his piece titled "Mom's Gone" here:
- The New Puberty by Louise Greenspan, MD and Julianna Deardorff, PhD
- Dig in Your Heels by Karla Antoinette Baptiste
- Be Good to Your Breasts - The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer Prevention by Barbara Kass
- Social Security Disability Benefits for Breast Cancer
- A Healthier Manicure for Californians
- Bald is Better with Earrings - A Survivor's Guide to Getting Though Breast Cancer by Andrea Hutton
