I’ve always wondered if cancer survivors have certain characteristics that help them not just survive, but thrive after a cancer diagnosis. Why is it that some cancer patients seem to recover and move on with their lives while others struggle…
Everyone deals with the 3 words “You’ve got cancer” in their own way. Some of us may feel scared, confused, or unsure of what to do next. Others may be angry, teary, or anxious. Oftentimes, it feels your world has…
If you’re a woman struggling with breast cancer, you may have heard that sugar feeds cancer. But what does that really mean? There is tons of confusion about this topic, and it’s something I’m sure many of you have read…
You’re just starting to feel like yourself again after your battle with breast cancer. You’ve made it through cancer treatment, be it chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgery – and you’re finally on the other side. But as time goes on, you…
Did you know that up to one in four women with breast cancer will develop lymphedema at some point in their life? Breast cancer treatment places women at lifelong risk for the development of lymphedema. Early detection of lymphedema has…
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, it may be a good idea to test your levels of heavy metals. Because heavy metals are found in everything from our water to the food we eat, it’s difficult to believe they…
One of the things I like to do to keep myself up to date on integrative breast cancer care is to review the most up to date research available. This helps me ensure that I am providing my breast cancer…
As an Integrative Cancer Coach, I was drawn to it because not only was it simple to learn and to teach, but it was also very effective as an evidence-based integrative tool! Many breast cancer patients voice that they feel…
I haven’t always been the greatest sleeper… I tend to go to bed too late and often end up sleeping in on the weekends to make up for weekday sleep deficit. I’m getting better with this, and I find the…
Have you ever had someone do something so terrible to you, that you thought you could never forgive them? I know I have… but after reading about the power of forgiveness, I have made it a practice to incorporate forgiving others as…