by janinecutting | Dec 28, 2022 | Mental Health, Wellness and Balance
Taking down the Christmas tree is generally something I do alone. I’ve always savoured the quiet of a snowy afternoon. I’ll have a cup of tea with an album or a podcast playing in the background. Wrapping the ornaments and placing them back in their boxes,... 
by janinecutting | Jul 4, 2022 | Cancer Experience
One of the world’s colorectal cancer heroes died earlier this week. Dame Deborah James, aka Bowel Babe, was a cancer advocate, author, podcaster, and journalist among other things. She was diagnosed 6 years ago in 2016 with stage 4 metastatic bowel cancer and... 
by janinecutting | Jun 13, 2022 | Cancer Experience
This morning, I finished the first strength workout I have done in over 3 years. I got up at 5:15, got my gear on, and tuned into Whelan’s Wellness. I am not going to lie, I cried a little at the end, and I cheered a little, too. Up until now, I did not have... by janinecutting | Jun 4, 2022 | Cancer Experience
I recently casually mentioned my ostomy publicly for the first time on the Dr. Wahl show. I’ve wanted to do it for a long time, because every time I hear of someone feeling devastated about the prospect of needing an ostomy my heart breaks. And there’s the... by janinecutting | Jan 7, 2022 | Wellness and Balance
Since I wrote “New Information for Women. Period.” on this blog, I have been contacted by a number of women who are interested in learning more about menopausal hormone therapy. Note: The new term is “menopausal hormone therapy,” not...