Stress and Depression

Cancer is stressful every step of the way, from diagnosis, through treatment, and as a survivor worried about recurrence. Stress of all types damages our immune system and makes us more vulnerable to infections and...

Cancer risk increases when the immune system is compromised by stress, loss of sleep, depression, inability to eat, poor nutrition.  When a woman is traumatized by sexual violence and sexual assault, particularly if it was...

Inflammation is common to cancer and contributes to one of the most common complaints of cancer patients and cancer survivors, Cancer Fatigue, a distressing and persistent sense of physical and emotional tiredness as well as reduced mental...

A new patient, after her first visit. The visit was a gift from a friend who decided not to send flowers, but to give her the opportunity to open and flower herself in the midst...

Acupuncture is an ancient system of healing with modern applications. Many leading edge cancer centers today include acupuncture therapy for cancer patients. For the cancer patient or cancer survivor/thrivor, research supports the use of acupuncture for...

Don’t miss this FREE Teleseminar Monday June 11th  with Dr. Nalini Chilkov, OMD Integrative Cancer Expert/Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Dr. Anna Cabeca MD/Leading Edge Gynecologist. Frank talks about the real changes to your body, self...

Chemotherapy Fatigue is real All patients receiving chemotherapy suffer toxic side effects. The most common complaint is chemotherapy related fatigue. A recent study found that that Stage 2 and Stage 3 breast cancer patients undergoing...

I just received this beautiful statement from an extraordinary breast cancer patient. This is why I get up and go to work ….so I can be inspired by amazing, courageous breast cancer patients.  When patients...

TIPS 1. Eat breakfast. Emphasize protein rather than carbohydrates at breakfast. 2. Eat protein at every meal to support stamina, endurance and immunity. 3. Include healthy fats and oils to calm your system. 4. Keep blood...

Chemotherapy Fatigue is real All patients receiving chemotherapy suffer toxic side effects. The most common complaint is chemotherapy related fatigue. A recent study found that that Stage 2 and Stage 3 breast cancer patients undergoing...

It turns out that what is good for Happiness and Wellbeing is also supremely good for Health. Acts of kindness, appreciation and thoughtfulness not only have a positive impact on our own wellbeing, our friends...

It is no surprise that acts of kindness, compassion, gratitude, giving to others is really good for our immune systems and our stress response. Here are wise and caring thoughts from Simon Sinek about the...