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You can shape your brain in a positive direction.  By harnessing the power of neuroplasticity via regular mindfulness practice, you can become more resilient, develop sharper focus, and manage your emotions more effectively.

Most Americans consume between 19-25 teaspoons of added sugar on a daily basis. Sugar negatively impacts our health and is a major contributor of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cavities, etc.  Click on the following link for easy wa...

  Colon cancer can be diagnosed at any age and the incidence is increasing in younger men and women. You may or may not have symptoms related to colon cancer when it develops. Screening is therefore important whether you have symptoms or not.  Family history is a risk factor, however, effects up to only about 30% of thos...

        Lulu Nurse is proud to present our next guest expert in the field of Gastroenterology, Dr. Alireza Sedarat. Dr. Sedarat was a true hero during Cindy's illness by significantly increasing the quality of Cindy's life. We will be forever grateful for his care.       Dr...

    Lulu Nurse is excited to introduce Dr. Alan Venook from the University of California at San Francisco as our next expert guest speaker to discuss young onset colorectal cancer.  Not only is Dr. Venook a national leader in the field of GI oncology, but we were lucky to have him care for Cin...

Did you know that processed meats have been classified as a group one carcinogen by the World Health Organization? Consuming as little as one serving a day will increase your risk of getting colon cancer cancer by 18%. The ...

Dr. Alireza Sedarat is an experienced gastroenterologist at UCLA who provides patients with advanced endoscopic techniques to treat colon polyps.  The following video discusses these options for patients in more detail during a patient centered webinar.  Pl...

The Colon Cancer Coalition has developed various educational brochures and this one is one worth reviewing. This brochure discusses the top things to know about colon cancer including its prevalence, how it starts, where is starts, who can be affected by it...