stress

Who is calm and relaxed before surgery? I don’t know too many patients who are not anxious before surgery. Patients participating in a study in China who received acupuncture prior to surgery reported a greater...

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...

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...

In Part One I discussed the first Six of Twelve Factors Common to the development of BOTH Cancer and Heart Disease and what you can do with diet, lifestyle, heart healthy and immune healthy foods...

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...

Coming Home to Ourselves| Finding Calm, Clarity and Compassion at the Center of the Storm of Cancer and Serious Illness  PART 1 Susan Bauer Wu Shows Us The Healing Power of Mindfulness and a Tender...

Leaves Falling Gently: Living Fully with Serious and Life-Limiting Illness through Mindfulness, Compassion, and Connectedness Coming Home to Ourselves| Finding Calm, Clarity and Compassion at the Center of the Storm Susan Bauer Wu Shows Us...

Caregiver Burnout is Real. Cancer Patients are  most often cared for by family members and loved ones. The emotional and physical strains of not only taking on the responsibilities that the patient may have performed,...

A Caregivers Bill Rights: Caring for the CareGiver By Jo Hornel (from Caregiver.com) I have the right: To take care of myself. This is not an act of selfishness. It will give me the capability...

The Bottom Line and the Good News is  MORE EXERCISE AND ACTIVITY = LESS CANCER RISK, less stress, increased weight loss, better sleep, improved mood, less risk of heart disease and a better quality of...

Active Against Cancer is a book about saving your own life, preserving your health and well being, one breath, one step at a time, during and after cancer treatment. The author, Nancy Brennan, is an ovarian...

The answer is both YES and NO. Some nutrients and supplements offer support and may even reduce some toxic effects, while others may interfere with your treatments. Knowledge and guidance are required. Of course you should fully...