Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients
Massage therapy, or touch therapy, has been traced as far back as ancient and medieval civilizations. What’s massage therapy? Primarily used as a healing technique to treat ailments and injuries, improve circulation, and release toxins from the body, it involves the manipulation of the superficial and deep layers of muscles and soft tissues of […]
Aspirin & Ovarian Cancer
The health benefits of a simple low-dose (81 mg) or “baby aspirin” taken regularly are circulating everywhere. Just a quick Google search brings up an abundance of information on aspirin. Aspirin is helpful in reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke and even cancer. Ovarian cancer, specifically, is one cancer research shows that aspirin helps […]
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness
To hear the words—you have cancer—can leave anyone with feelings of disbelief and fear, and unknowing of where to turn for information, help and support. Being diagnosed with an oral cancer or a cancer of the head and neck is especially challenging. Thoughts of having a cancer and then treatment that could involve chemotherapy, radiation […]
Feeling better with Art Therapy
What is art therapy? Art therapy may be one of the lesser-known complementary and alternative therapies available. It utilizes therapeutic techniques coupled with the creative process to improve emotional well-being. The idea of creative expression was initially developed in the 1930s for mental health professionals. Patients used it as a source of communication to help […]
Hypnotherapy for Relaxation
Hypnotherapy has been used as a healing method and dates back to 18th century. It is commonly practiced as a way to cope with stress and reduce fear and anxiety. Hypnosis is based on the theory that there is a mind-body connection where the mind is able to influence the health and wellbeing of the […]
Cancer and Anemia
Anemia is a common side effect of both cancer itself as well as treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy. Anemia is due to a shortage of red blood cells which can cause a decrease in hemoglobin, which is a protein that carries oxygen throughout the blood. Nutrition is helpful in the management of anemia because it […]
Hatha Yoga for Cancer Patients
Yoga originated in India over 5,000 years ago and is still practiced today as a relaxation method to align the mind and the body. It involves a series of poses that focuses on posture alignment, breathing exercises, as well as mediation to quiet the mind and achieve a higher level of awareness without distraction [i]. […]
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cancer is common. The thyroid secretes hormones that help regulate body functions associated with the brain, eyes, heart, skin, hair, the intestine, and our metabolism. Thyroid cancer affects people of all ages, from young children to seniors. Due to the successful early diagnosis and quick, effective treatment modalities, the death rate from thyroid cancer […]
7 Easy Steps Toward Becoming a Vegetarian
Often a diagnosis of cancer will cause individuals to rethink their current diet and health practices. Many often assume that they have to give up meat or convert to a vegetarian or vegan diet as part of taking on a cancer diet. While these diets have many health benefits, they are not required for overall […]
Prostate Cancer Guide
1 in 6 American men is diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetimes, fortunately the prostate cancer mortality rate is not terrible. The vast majority — almost 100% — of men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer are still alive 5 years later. 1 in 36 will die of prostate cancer. As for prostate cancer […]