Taking care of yourself is always important, but during cancer treatment it’s crucial. One of the key ways to deal with the rigors of treatment is to make sure you’re eating a balanced diet of healthy, nourishing food. Join Ann Ogden, healthy cooking expert and two-time cancer survivor, as she walks you through how to prepare dishes that are as delicious as they are good for you. Ann believes that cooking and eating the foods that provide all the nutrients you need doesn’t have to be difficult o …

  The purpose of this Meetup is to introduce a new and very effective natural healing method, Ki(Qi)-Energy Healing Therapy to those who are suffering with pain. Through many years of mental and physical training, I have mastered the way to withdraw spiritual energy called Ki(Qi) from the universe freely.  I use this energy to realign deviated spine in order to facilitate nerve functions, losen up tight muscles and organs, open up clogged arteries and lymph system, and facilitate/balance hormone …

Francis was diagnosed at age 51 with stage 4 prostate cancer. He recently turned 55. In the summer of 2010, he & his friend Johnny filmed a full-feature documentary on their efforts to promote screening & early detection of prostate cancer for men in their 40s. (See www.JohnnyGreenlaw.com)   But walking around with a box full of Depends (his brand of choice) & a fist full of flyers was just a small part of the story. Francis decided to hit the streets & offer to help anyone who would agree to "p …

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicating to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.

My goal in life is personal growth through as many means as possible, and I would really like to support others in this endeavor as well. I am a firm believer that real growth and change happens when you connect with other people and have the safe space to make mistakes, ask questions, and be accepted for who you are anyway :). I would like us to gather together and do various activities and exercises to uncover those areas in ourselves that need work, to support each other in this process, and …

As a second generation, Staten Island breast cancer survivor with a daughter raised on Staten Island, breast cancer education and support is near and dear to my heart.  I am a breast cancer survivor of 4 years. April 11, 2011 was my 4th year anniversity. My mom was a breast cancer survivor of over 40 years, unfortunately she died last summer.  I was in my early 20's and a college student when she was diagnosed. My daughter was only 15 and a high school student when I was diagnosed. I remembered …

Do you find that people act surprised when you tell them you have a disability? Do they say "But you don't look sick" or ask what's your disability really about? Are you wanting support to move ahead in your life despite your disability? Are you wanting to support a friend or family member that has a medical condition? Well, this Meetup's just for you. It's an environment where people with the "non visible disability" of Fibromyalgia, Lupus, OCD, CFS, HIV, Cancer, Mental health disorders, an …

I am a therapist and life coach who specializes in working with individuals facing chronic and catastrophic medical conditions and their caregivers. I help my clients with the issues that patients are often experiencing: getting beyond the initial shock; facing emotions like fear, anger, and sadness; evaluating treatment options; gathering information; communicating with healthcare professionals and negotiating the healthcare system; building (and rebuilding) family relationships; managing the c …

Don't hate us because we're vegan!  Hate us because we taste good, look good, feel good, and embody compassion.  Be us :) Join our crusade to vegucate New York City and turn it into the kindest, greenest, and tastiest place on the planet! If you’re not already riding the vegan wave, NYC Goes Vegan will help you channel your inner Ghandi and get down on plant based yumminess.  We are here to support you in wherever you are on your dietary journey through screenings, dinner outings, biz network …

Stress Is Gone will provide attendees effective stress relief using several proven techniques that will aid you in recognizing the stressors in your life and take immediate control. You will learn useful tools to alleviate your stress on the spot. Stress causes actual chemical changes in the brain and these can change the state of your health. Join us and turn it around. Meetups are free of charge. Visit us on the web for more information: StressIsGone