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Greet the day with a sun salutation

Michele Fife — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:46:23 GMT

Greet the day with a smile and feel great with this simple salutation to get your body in motion and your mind in balance with the body.

Event: Breast Cancer Conversation

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:30:17 GMT

The second annual Breast Cancer Luncheon will focus on leading advances in breast cancer research, celebrated breast cancer survivors and also inspire women to take ownership and become personal health advocates.

Real Women Real Stories set to re-air

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:59:07 GMT

WOTV 4 Women presents, Real Women Real Stories: Teresa. This half-hour special showcases a West Michigan Women's fight against breast cancer and is set to be rebroadcast Wed. June 5 at 8pm.

Maintaining your health

Wed, 29 May 2013 15:53:00 GMT

Michele Fife talks about the importance of listening to your body's warning signs and how to maintain your health and wellness.

Keep mosquitoes away naturally

Michele Fife — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:04:08 GMT

Mosquitoes are at an all time high right now and if your family is spending time outside, you're probably using insect repellent. Play it safe by creating your own all natural bug spray.

Get the skinny on balsamic vinegar

Michele Fife — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Michele Fife gives the skinny on how balsamic vinegar can help burn belly fat without sacrificing flavor. She also explains the other health benefits you can gain from adding this vinegar to your diet.

Breast Density: know your numbers

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:34:17 GMT

Breast density isn't a new issue but Teresa Hendricks-Pitsch has made it her mission to bring this matter to light. Her tumor was missed during seven years of mammograms due to the density of her breast tissue. Click on the video player to see what tests Teresa should have taken had she known.

Recipe: Lewie's Green Smoothie

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Teresa fought to boost her white blood cell count on her own through diet and nutrition. Here's her recipe for a green smoothie that's packed full of power foods.

Real Women. Real Stories:Open & Density

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Watch as chapter one unfolds in Real Women. Real Stories: Teresa. Get to know more about West Michigan's own Teresa Hendricks and her cancer journey. Plus, learn about breast density; how it affected Teresa and how it could affect you.

Teresa's diet regimen during treatment

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Teresa was on a strict nutrition plan during her treatment and still today she and her husband find themselves eating a lot of these foods.

Best Breast Cancer sites to learn more

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Teresa gives her top picks of the best breast cancer awareness websites and how you can get involved.

Make an impact; Sign the petition

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Get involved, make an impact, and save lives. Find out what legal steps Teresa is taking to make sure women in the state of Michigan get proper screenings if they have dense breast tissue.

Your Voice: be your own best advocate

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Your physician has lots of work to do for all of their patients, not just you so it's important to be your own best advocate when going through any health issue or treatment. Dr. Hendricks explains how you can step up and start to research your treatment outside of the doctor's office.

Web Exclusive: why alternative medicine

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

We asked Teresa's brother, Dr. Jeffrey Hendricks, about why he embraces alternative treatments. Click on the video player to see this web exclusive clip about what inspired his interest in not just treating symptoms but working to learn more about reversing disease.

Real Women. Real Stories: Cold Caps

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Watch as chapter four unfolds in Real Women. Real Stories: Teresa. During chemo Teresa refused to lose her hair. In this segment she introduces you to "the cold caps".

About Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavillion

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Spectrum Health's Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion is more than just a beautiful building in downtown Grand Rapids, it is cancer care centered around the patient. It opened in 2008 and has been a staple in our community ever since. Lemmen-Holton is a non-profit system offering the highest quality of care to tons of individuals and families.

Diet & nutrition during treatment

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Diet and nutrition play a huge role in a person's overall health, especially someone undergoing Chemotherapy. Click on the video player to get advice from the doctor.

White blood count boosting dinner

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Teresa swears by this dinner when you're looking to boost your white blood cell count. Though doctors won't confirm that it really works Teresa found great success eating this meal during treatment and beyond.

Surviving chemo without side effects

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Teresa shares her nutritional "IV cocktail recipe" that helped her to curb some of the side effects of chemo. Plus Dr. Hendricks explains the idea behind the IV.

Real Women. Real Stories: Chemo

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Watch as chapter three unfolds in Real Women. Real Stories: Teresa. This segment shows a unique perspective to chemotherapy and why Teresa chose to create a customized nutrition plan to help her through the process.

Real Women. Real Stories: The Plan

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Watch as chapter two unfolds in Real Women. Real Stories: Teresa. Follow this West Michigan woman as she creates a customized plan for her treatment and see how her out-of-the-box thinking has helped to change her story

I've got Breast Cancer.... now what?

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

When you hear the words "you have cancer" the world seems to stop spinning. If you've recently been diagnosed or know someone who has, here's Teresa's personal advice. Click on the video player to hear Teresa's message to you.

Your health: 3 tell-all test to know

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Dr. Hendricks says there are three easy & inexpensive tests that are non-invasive that you should know about. These are easy interventions that can not only decrease your risk of disease and cancers but make you feel better.

Meet Teresa's personal team

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Cancer isn't something you tackle alone. Survivor, Teresa Hendricks-Pistch details the team that helped her during her darkest hours.

Real Women. Real Stories: The Law

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Watch as chapter five unfolds in Real Women. Real Stories: Teresa. In this segment learn about how this West Michigan woman is paving the way for women with dense breast tissue across the country and changing legislation.

Get to know Teresa Henricks-Pitsch

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Teresa Hendricks-Pitsch is many things. She's a wife, a lawyer, an advocate AND a cancer survivor. Here's an inside look into the real women behind this amazing story.

Customize a cancer prevention plan

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

If you're looking for a sensible approach to preventing cancer, Dr. Jeffrey Hendricks recommends some changes to the way you take care of your body. Click on the video player to get the full checklist!

Breast cancer survivor on eightWest

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:14:19 GMT

Teresa Hendricks-Pitsch is a breast cancer survivor, with an amazing story of fighting the odds and fighting to change health care in Michigan.

Creamy potato ramp soup

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:07:20 GMT

Our wellness expert, Michele Fife, showcases ramps (perennial wild onions) and all their health benefits in her creamy and delicious potato ramp soup.

Celebrate American Cancer Society Day

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

May 22, 2013, is officially The American Cancer Society Day in Michigan. Gov. Rick Snyder has issued a proclamation honoring the American Cancer Society. Join WOTV 4 Women for a half-hour special on Breast Cancer- Real Women. Real Stories. starting Wednesday at 7:30pm on WOTV 4.