Cross country skiing is a great full-body fat-burning workout. Getting outside in the crisp fresh air and sun of winter is necessary for both mental and physical health. Gliding and sliding along the white snow makes for some peaceful and READ MORE
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The Amazing Healing Power of Self-Kindness
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 READ MORE
Running with a Heart Rate Monitor – A Beginner’s Guide
Running with a heart rate monitor is an effective and safer way to train. If you are just learning to run, want to run faster, run further or perform to your personal best, monitoring your heart rate is a great READ MORE
15 Best Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Cancer Patients
A thoughtful gift can brighten a cancer patient’s day. During a time of emotional turmoil and uncertainty, showing you care about a friend or family member is so important. But what do you gift to someone with cancer? Here are READ MORE
12 Foods to Avoid During Chemotherapy
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
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. Here are 20 tips 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