Two Types of Exercise May Decrease Neuropathy Caused by Chemo
People who received chemo and practiced balance exercises and exercises on a vibrating plate had lower rates of neuropathy than those who didn’t do these exercises.
Mindfulness/Wellness
Coping with Cancer Through the Healing Art of Expressive Writing
During treatment, I relied on journaling to center myself and feel grounded for the rest of the day…
Book Review: The Cancer Fighting Kitchen
Some of my early concerns as I prepared for chemotherapy were: How am I going to eat? Will I be nauseous? Will I feel like eating? Should I avoid certain foods? How can I make the best of the calories I consume? Finally, how do I take control over some part of this uncontrollable cancer adventure?
Shortcuts for Making Life Easier With Breast Cancer
Challenges of being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Studying How Meditation Helps Breast Cancer Survivors and Their Partners
When a loved one has cancer, the stress can be intense and may affect the whole family.
Coping with Cancer During the Holidays
The holidays bring celebration, tradition, and joy, but also obligation and expectation. This season can be stressful under the best circumstances, but add a cancer diagnosis or treatment into the mix, and the weight can become unbearable.
The Healing Power of Movement
Some consider movement “free medicine.” Even small doses practiced with consistency can extend longevity and prevent and treat disease. As far back as Hippocrates and Plato, physical activity was viewed as good for health. Over the years, evidence-based studies have confirmed that movement reduces mortality risks and protects us from chronic medical conditions like type 2 diabetes, obesity, dementia, and cancer.
Find Balance with Mindful Breathing
Breathing with mindfulness has many benefits including calming the mind, lowering anxiety, lowering blood pressure, and increasing a sense of contentment in everyday life.
Relearning to Love My Body After Breast Cancer
Blog about loving your body after breast cancer.
How Self-Love Helped Me Achieve Body Acceptance After Cancer
People can often have a complex relationship with their body. For me, it has become even more complicated as a result of cancer.