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…
Drinking enough water is vital to health and life. It is very important that cancer patients drink enough water during cancer treatments. This can be a difficult task because some cancer treatments can make drinking water troublesome. Let’s talk about some of the myths and issues we face as cancer patients. Questions about drinking water…
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…
Drinking water and staying hydrated is vital to health. But, then, why are 75% of American’s chronically dehydrated? Less than 25% of people drink 8 glasses of water per day, as recommended by many health organizations. So, I thought I would have a chat with you about why staying hydrated is so important for your…
There is ongoing debate about how healthy carbonated waters are. The market is being flooded with products, sales and advertisements of sparkling water. But are they truly healthy? I explore the science behind the health effects of these fizzy drinks in this article. Do You Drink Sparkling Water? I drink a lot of sparkling water. …
When my oncologist gave me a list of foods that were good to eat, my eyes immediately saw the words “Dark Chocolate”. I smiled for the first time in months. That gave me a tiny spark of happiness in an otherwise stressful and scary time during my cancer diagnosis. I am not a huge fan…
What should I be eating during cancer radiation therapy? This is one of the most asked questions by cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. And it is an excellent question. Updated September 2, 2022 We all know about the connection between food and health. A cancer diagnosis is a severe shock. It triggers an intense desire to…
The way to good health is through nutrition and exercise. I firmly believe this. It is the foundation for Pink Ribbon Runner. And, of course, I am not alone in that belief. Many great scientists and physicians also believed this. They have studied it. And they have wrote volumes about it. “Let food be thy…
Sunshine is vital to your health because of Vitamin D. It is estimated that 80% of people in northern countries and over 50% of the world’s population are deficient in this essential nutrient. Being stuck indoors, especially during winter months, is thought to lead to higher incidences of the diseases linked to low vitamin D…
Staying healthy has always been important. But right now, especially, it is vital to keep your immune systems as healthy as possible. While foods cannot prevent viruses from invading your body, healthy food can provide you with the nutrients needed to support your immune system. There are only a few medications that can combat viruses,…
Fiber helps us maintain a healthy gut. But it isn’t just about pooping better. Fiber benefits our overall health too. Only about 5% of Americans get the recommended amount of in their diet. Given all the benefits, we really need to do better than this. Reviewing Eating Habits with A Dietitian Is A Good Idea…
There are some foods you should not eat while taking tamoxifen. There are other foods that are fine to eat. And there are some foods that can make your tamoxifen work harder for you. I am going to tell you some of the do’s and don’ts of eating while taking tamoxifen. Updated September 2, 2022…
I lost 90 pounds in 2014. Much of my success I attribute to keeping a food and exercise diary. I believe that if you burn more calories than you eat, you will lose weight. And there is no better way to keep track of all this than to write it down. I am a fan…
Cruciferous Vegetable Night was made famous by the Big Bang Theory character, Sheldon Cooper. These fabulous vegetables are so tremendously healthy. We should be trying to have cruciferous vegetable night every night. Well, at least incorporating them into at least one meal per day, anyways. Believe it or not, my daughters both fell in love…
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. Updated December 16, 2022 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: a promise to do something differently in the new year – Merriam-Webster Dictionary What…
You probably came here expecting me to give you the answer to “How To Eat And Be Healthy”, right? Well, I wish could tell you an exact and simple answer to that question. No one knows this answer yet. Once you spend the time to read this post, I hope you will understand how complex…
Is cooking our food giving us cancer? The World Health Organization has already issued warnings about certain cooking methods. Research has shown high levels of cancer causing compounds that are produced in some of the ways we cook our food. So, what are we to do? Is there a way to cook our food that…
Milk and dairy products are often promoted as nutritious and healthy. But some research suggests that milk may not be as good for us as we once thought. Canada has even lessened the importance of milk in their revised food guide. So, let’s explore the pros and cons of drinking milk. Before I get into…
Are you tired of dieting? Are you struggling with weight loss? Do you work hard on your diet only to see the weight come right back on after you stop? I am going to tell you my secret to long term weight loss. However, I guarantee that once you read it, you are not going…
Pomegranate juice has been the center of controversy for a number of years. In 2010, the US FDA issued a warning that POM Wonderful, a major brand of pomegranate juice, made false and unsubstantiated claims that their juice can cure and prevent cancer. This controversy again surfaced in 2015, when the Federal Trade Commission alleged…
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