Blog - Sheryl Kraft

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Scalp Cooling Caps Can Minimize Hair Loss During Chemotherapy

Although it’s temporary, losing your hair can make cancer seem more real to you and more obvious to those around you, and can cause depression and a loss of self-esteem. Research shows that 47 percent of women feel that hair loss is the most disturbing aspect of chemotherapy, and an estimated 10 to 15 percent of patients even refuse chemotherapy because they don’t want to lose their hair. Read … [Read more...] about Scalp Cooling Caps Can Minimize Hair Loss During Chemotherapy

Realistic Nipples for Breast Cancer Survivors

Published in: Everyday Health

Today, Pink Perfect, whose motto is “Feel Complete Again,” has sold well over 1,000 nipples, both locally and globally, and is spreading happiness to many other breast cancer survivors across the globe. In addition to her office in Israel, where she lives, Kolath-Arbel recently opened a warehouse in New Jersey. The ready-made prosthetic nipples, which attach with a gentle waterproof adhesive … [Read more...] about Realistic Nipples for Breast Cancer Survivors

I Tried Cryotherapy – and Here’s What Happened

Published in: ame Spa & Wellness Collective, Cryotherapy, spa travel, Turnberry Isle

I have a confession to make: I am a Frigophobic. {{{{{{{{Frigophobia=Fear of becoming too cold...brrrrrr}}}}}}} It's not often that I would volunteer to be cold. In fact, I detest the cold so much that I begin dreading the wintertime long before summer is even over. Once the thermometer drops below 60, my body goes into a state of permanent shivers, and throughout the always-punishing … [Read more...] about I Tried Cryotherapy – and Here’s What Happened

I’m Headed to the 2017 Global Wellness Summit!

Published in: Global Wellness Summit 2017, The Breakers, Turnberry Isle

One thing I love about what I do is that writing about health and wellness, beauty, spas and healthy aging gives me the opportunity to learn about so many things. (Since I embarked on this career in 2005, I’ve become a sort of wellness junkie. The more I learn, the more I want to know.) Sure, anyone can dig into information about just about anything, any time; there are countless resources just a … [Read more...] about I’m Headed to the 2017 Global Wellness Summit!

Weight Lifting Myths

Published in: how to maintain strength as you age, strength training, Wahl massagers, Weight lifting, weight lifting myths

Want to get – and stay – healthy? A healthy lifestyle is more than just eating right, getting aerobic activity and logging plenty of restorative sleep. It should also include strength training. Strength training's benefits reach way beyond the aesthetics: Sure, it can rev up your metabolism, reduce body fat and in turn, increase your body's lean mass. But strength training can also … [Read more...] about Weight Lifting Myths

A High School Student and Aspiring Writer from Australia Reaches Out…

I would love to hear a few things on the prospect from a first hand-perspective, and would be thrilled to learn more about it from you. Your advice is well valued and I’m very grateful to have such wise words from someone with such first hand experience.

I will be looking forward to reading more of your wonderful articles in the future!

Best wishes,

Mikayla

Due to your article, traffic and sales have been great this past week!

On behalf of our entire organization, we'd like to thank you so much for featuring our product in last week’s Parade Magazine. Due to your article, traffic and sales have been great this past week.! We are a small business that prides ourselves on excellent product quality and customer service. We work hard to make quality products and market them effectively but then sometimes you get a gift like your article which really takes us to the next level. We will be eternally grateful to you for choosing us as one of your eye product recommendations.

I’m writing to express my admiration for the work you are doing!

I'm a young medical writer trying to get a foothold in the industry, so the portfolio you have on your website showcasing your accomplishments is something that I'm aiming to achieve.

I don't want to take up too much of your time, but I am hoping you can share some advice, tips, or guidance as I work on this, my lateral career change!

Thanks for taking the time to read this - I know you probably have much more exciting things to be doing, but just know that your work is inspiring me to continue down this writing path.