The Peoria Woman - January 2006

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An Interview with Diane, Joy, and Monica
Helping Families & Friends Talk About Cancer
Three Peoria women—all with different reasons and areas of expertise—came together to write and publish a unique book last year. Developer Diane Cullinan Oberhelman, psychotherapist Joy Erlichman Miller, and author Monica Vest Wheeler created Cancer: Here’s how YOU can help ME cope & survive. The Peoria Woman speaks with them about creating the book, their experiences with cancer, and more.
Features
Publisher's Note
Truths for a New Year
While writing a few "truths" of my own, I think Dr. Kent Keith's “The Paradoxical Commandments” say it best.
Peoria Profile
Michele Sullivan: Caterpillar Inc.
When she’s not at work as a 6 Sigma Master Black Belt, much of Sullivan’s time is spent raising funds and awareness through various community roles.
Lead Story
Making Strides: Mental Health Therapy Through Horses
Although it’s said that dogs are man’s best friend, clients would surely take issue with that at Strides in the Right Direction, where horses take top honors.
Columns
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Possible Relief for COPD Sufferers
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is the fourth leading cause of death among women, right after heart disease, cancer, and stroke.
Alzheimer's Disease: Take Control
While we can’t control genetics and age, scientists tell us that leading a healthy overall lifestyle can help lower the chances of developing Alzheimer’s.