Chemotherapy is difficult to go through, to say the least. I’ve been there. Don’t make cancer treatment side effects worse with the foods you eat. Avoid these 12 foods during chemotherapy and be a bit kinder to yourself. Foods and READ MORE
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My Favorite Winter Running Hats for Women that are Reasonably Priced
A quality winter running hat is important to stay warm and comfortable on your run. Your head can lose a lot of heat in cold weather. A great hat can make the difference between an enjoyable run or a miserable, READ MORE
An Inspiring Interview with an Amazing Ultra Runner
Ultra Running is a sport that involves running very long distances. The standard definition is anything more than 26.2 miles (a marathon). However, the shortest distance for most ultramarathons is 50 kilometers, which is a little over 31 miles. And READ MORE
Favorite Running Quotes and Mantras to Inspire your Best Run
Running can sometimes be a struggle, especially when you are tired and sore towards the end of a long run or race. It is during these hard times that many runners fall back on their favorite quotes and mantras to READ MORE
Prebiotics, Probiotics, Postbiotics, A Healthy Gut, and Cancer
Most of us know that eating good food is important to stay healthy and prevent disease. But do you know why wholesome food is so important? Scientific researchers have recently uncovered some fascinating connections between digestion and our health. And READ MORE
How to Listen to Your Body
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 READ MORE
Healthy Living With Cancer is Possible
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 READ MORE
Drinking Water During Cancer Treatments – Your Questions Answered
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 READ MORE
40 Healthy Living Quotes to Inspire You to Live Your Healthiest Life
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? READ MORE
Do You Drink Enough Water?
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 READ MORE
Get the Most Out of Your Walk – A Cancer Survivor’s Guide
Walking seems easy enough, right? Almost anyone can walk. It is especially good for cancer patients and survivors. But a walk can be so much more than just a walk. A walk can promote a healthy body, clear mind and happy READ MORE
Life After Cancer Treatments: A New ‘Normal’
Cancer is hard. And it continues to be hard, even after treatments are finished. Cancer survivors continue to fight well after most think they should just move on and live a ‘normal’ life. But, as you will learn, ‘normal’ is READ MORE
Should You Start An Exercise Streak?
Getting the recommended 150 minutes per week of exercise is not an easy task sometimes. Maybe you view exercise as a chore and just don’t like to do it. Or perhaps you push that workout to the sidelines because other READ MORE
The Best Exercise for Cancer Survivors
Exercise is good for cancer patients and survivors. We have heard this time and again. Cancer researchers, doctors and nurses tell us that we need to be active. We are told that it will make us feel better and help READ MORE
The Sparkling Water Debate – Are Carbonated Waters Healthy?
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 READ MORE
20 Tips for Running in the Summer Heat
Running is a fantastic way to keep fit and healthy. But running in the heat and humidity of summer can be uncomfortable. Exertion from a summer run can potentially be dangerous too if you aren’t careful. This post contains affiliate READ MORE
The Powerful Benefits of Yoga for Cancer
Yoga can be a powerful healing tool during a cancer diagnosis. Cancer patients and survivors can help repair body, mind and spirit with regular practice of this ancient form of exercise. It can help calm the mind, ease side effects READ MORE
Health Benefits of Trees and Hiking
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 READ MORE
The Truth About Chocolate and Cancer
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 READ MORE
7 Favorite Hikes in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
I love hiking. There is something soul-gratifying about being out in the woods. Perhaps it is a primal instinct. Our ancestors lived in the wilderness, living off the land. They sustained themselves with what they could forage or grow. Part READ MORE
Do’s & Don’ts of Eating During Cancer Radiation Therapy
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. We all know about the connection between food and health. A cancer READ MORE