Although far from being a new discipline, yoga only recently experienced an explosion of popularity in Western countries. It seems that many people are practicing some type of yoga and talking about the health benefits. This article by coach and guest author, Alisa Weaver, explores her experience on discovering the health benefits of yoga with…
Eating healthy foods and exercising are necessary for good health. But relieving chronic stress is also important for a healthy mind and body. And there is no denying that life is full of worries, troubles, and tension. Let’s look at how to relax and rejuvenate in a stressful world. Sometimes you may not be able…
Living a healthier life is easier when you develop healthy habits. Take the Pink Ribbon Runner 31 Day Healthy Habits Challenge and start on a path towards a healthier and happier you. The time for change is now! What is a Healthy Habit? The Cambridge Dictionary defines a habit as something that you do often…
Self-kindness is an important component of being healthy. Acceptance and compassion towards yourself is necessary for both mental and physical health. But letting go of worry, self judgement and criticisms can be a difficult thing to do. Guest blogger and joy-expert, Louise Pistole shows us how. I have been following Louise’s blog, Discovery Your Joy,…
Listening to your body is an important part of a healthy mindset. It is advice given by many health care professionals. And it sounds like great advice. But what does it mean to listen to your body? And how do you do this? Let’s explore the mind-body connection and learn 12 tips for listening to…
Don’t just live with cancer. Live healthy with cancer. No matter where you are with your health, there are 3 things you can do to help you live your healthiest and happiest life possible. I have been blogging about healthy living and cancer for a little over a year and a half now. And it…
Quotes are short excerpts that can pack an inspirational punch. Some literary gems can even spark and motivate positive changes in our lives. Let these 40 remarkable quotes inspire you to live your healthiest life. Do You Love Quotes too? If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you know that I love quotes. I…
There are health benefits from hiking and being in a forest. Trees can have a positive effect on people’s health and well-being. Science has been exploring this concept for decades. And I have been reading and experiencing these effects for many years. Let me tell you about what I have learned. A Walk In the…
I am not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. They are just ideas and promises. Just dreams. Only about 8% of people who start the year with resolutions actually follow through and keep them. NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: a promise to do something differently in the new year – Merriam-Webster Dictionary What I am a fan…
Journaling and expressive writing can improve the lives of cancer patients. Several scientific studies have shown that journaling can improve sleep, pain levels, other general physical symptoms, psychological well-being and overall quality of life for cancer patients. Expressive writing has also been shown to reduce the number of trips to the oncologist. But there is…
A sports injury can be difficult to heal from physically, mentally and emotionally. Some in the field of sports psychology believe we go through phases similar to grieving. After exploring the topic, diving into the science, watching my fellow athletes heal from injury and being injured myself, I believe we do grieve. My Injury I…
Getting enough sleep is important for our health and happiness. Our body and mind function better when they are well rested. When we don’t get enough rest, we are tired, irritable, sluggish, forgetful and foggy-brained. We aren’t happy. We don’t deal with the stress of life well. And our health suffers. If not fixed, sleep…
I am a runner and I am a cancer survivor. When I started to teach cancer survivors to run, I started to recognize that learning to run and fighting cancer both teach us similar things. Starting is scary and the hardest part My first day in the chemotherapy chair at the hospital, before that red…
While it is fun to run in groups, running alone can be the perfect opportunity to practice mindful meditation. We can’t always run with friends. However, a solo run can be a great way to relieve the stress of a busy day. So, if your friends are doing other things, why not lace up your…
Most cancer survivors will list “chemo brain” as one of their experiences with cancer treatments. This is the phrase used for a group of cognitive symptoms, including mental fogginess, trouble concentrating, memory loss, confusion, difficulty learning, and slower mental processes. It typically occurs during or immediately after chemotherapy, but can occur during other treatments and…