A Career with Cancer
It’s a Challenge Taking time off of work during cancer treatment is an option of last resort. Most people can’t afford to take months off of work, especially with the added expense of medical treatment. Even with insurance, medical bills are a considerable burden. Disability payments only replace a fraction of the patient’s salary and […]
Bone Strengthening Drugs and ONJ
“Bone strengthening drugs” are often prescribed to patients with multiple myeloma, metastatic disease to the bone, including breast or prostate cancer, bone cancers, Gorham’s disease or other bone conditions. “Bone strengthening drugs” is a broad category used to describe anti-resorptive medications, which include bisphosphonates and denosumab. Why is a dentist interested if a patient has a […]
Leeks: Health Benefits
Leeks are part of the Allium family, which also includes garlic, onion, scallions and chives. This aromatic veggie is low in calories, about 54 calories for 1 cup of raw leeks, but packed with a subtle flavor that makes them perfect to toss into soups and salads, or sauté as a tasty side dish all […]
Yoga: A medicinal exercise
According to a recent article published in Current Oncology, 69% of oncologists surveyed agreed that yoga is of interest for improving clinical care in adult cancer patients. One oncologist reported that “yoga is one of the best forms of exercise because each person participates to their level — thus everyone can participate — and little […]
Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Impact on Cancer
Here at Savor Health we support the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to help reduce cancer risk. The Guidelines offer specific key recommendations to achieve a healthy eating pattern. Healthy eating and daily physical activity helps with weight maintenance. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of chronic disease like cancer. Maintaining a healthy […]
A Zesty Winter
When compared to Spring, Summer, and Fall, the selection of seasonal produce in the Winter can seem a little drab. Luckily, citrus is in it’s peak season and can add a little zest (literally and figuratively) to almost anything. From the zest to the juice to the fruit, it is one of winter’s healthiest and […]
Overweight and Undernourished
It sounds contradictory, but a significant number of people in the United States today are simultaneously under- and overnourished. How can that be? If you’re significantly overweight, surely you can’t be malnourished, right? As a former overweight person myself, a registered dietitian who has worked with many people on weight loss issues, and an epidemiologist […]
Time to Take Control
Wellist The list of things that need to happen when you’re diagnosed with cancer is large…and keeps changing. There’s research to be done, doctors to choose, appointments to schedule, records to request, trips to the pharmacy to make, and reservations to make for someone to pick you up after appointments. Life with cancer can be […]
When was the last time you donated blood?
Chances are, you know someone who will need a transfusion sometime in their life — it could be a friend, a relative, or a co-worker. [bctt tweet=”Every two seconds, someone in the United States is in need of a blood transfusion.” via=”no”] While blood donations are needed year-round, January has been deemed National Blood Donation Month […]
Are Dairy Products and Breast Cancer Related?
Dairy is a common target of nutritional fear mongering. It’s also one of the most highly politicized nutrition topics in the United States. Pro-dairy groups will tell you that you must eat dairy for good health. Anti-dairy groups will tell you that you must avoid dairy for good health. Who’s right? And what implications on cancer, if […]