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 reduce the risk of our cancer coming back. But there are so many exercises out…
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. …
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 to make running in the heat a little more bearable and safer. 1. Run Early…
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 and improve quality of life. In this guest post, you will learn the many benefits…
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…
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…
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 of me thinks that this is how it should be. But then the other part…
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 23, 2021 We all know about the connection between food and health. A cancer diagnosis is a severe shock. It triggers an intense desire to…
Fatigue is the most reported side effect of cancer radiation therapy. Radiotherapy can impair your body’s ability to take in and use oxygen. It affects muscle strength. And, ultimately, it can affect your quality of life when you feel exhausted all the time. But the good news is that walking can help improve all that. …
Robert William, of Fit Territory, is passionate about fitness. While he is not a huge fan of cardio exercise, he knows it is a vital component of keeping fit. He has graciously agreed to write a guest blog article for Pink Ribbon Runner. In this article he helps us answer the question; is running or…
Bodyweight exercises are a great way to workout. They can be done at home. But they are often overlooked for more technical and exciting workouts, like TRX and Cardio Tramp. Last Updated November 15, 2020 Perhaps it is the name? Bodyweight Exercises. Meh, boring. Right? It doesn’t pop! And you don’t really want to be…
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…
While the great majority of the world is stuck indoors, I thought I would use this opportunity to daydream about what my ideal setup would be for indoor running. Updated November 22, 2021 Now, I am not the type of person to have exorbitant tastes. I tend to be more on the practical side. So,…
Disabilities, whether physical, learning or otherwise, are just hurdles in life. With determination and perseverance, you can improve your health and well being through being more active and eating healthy foods. I’d like you to meet Jimmy I first met Jimmy in a blogging group. He had started crazyfitnessguy.com to help promote fitness and healthy…
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 active is vitally important to your health. The current recommendation is to exercise and get your heart pumping for at least 150 minutes per week. This can help strengthen your immune system and ward off diseases and infections. Photo Credits: Stephanie Smallwood and Mairi Gerow During March 2020, I have been celebrating Nutrition Month…
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. I took tamoxifen for…
Before I became a runner, I used to think that running was a fast and competitive sport. After all, runners compete in races. To win a race, I thought you needed to run faster than your competitors. And I thought that to run fast, you needed to train fast. But the more I learned about…
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…