The Importance of Protein
The nutrition world has as many opinions as politics! I’ve been in the field of nutrition for close to thirty years. Over these years I’ve watched as people polarize into their “diet” and try [...]
Myth? Will Elderberry Extract Help with COVID-19?
Many of us are focused on prevention and immune support right now with the advancing COVID-19 virus. Elderberry extract has been very popular in recent years during the cold and flu season. [...]
Your DNA is Not Your Destiny
Have you heard that cancer is a genetic disease? That it’s just “bad luck” that you have those genes? Actually your genetics play a small role in if you get cancer, it’s the environment they [...]
Is Caloric Restriction During Chemo a Good Option?
Research is now showing that calorie restriction combined with chemotherapy not only slowed tumor growth but tumor regrowth was delayed.
Protect Your Gut During Chemo
There is no doubt that cancer treatments can damage the gut. The more we learn about the “good bacteria” that lives in the gut, the more we realize we must protect and restore the digestive [...]
Nutritional Support for Chemotherapy
As you start on your cancer journey your nutritional needs will skyrocket. There are many nutrients that can help with detoxification, immune support, protection against tissue damage, digestive [...]
Cancer Patients Need Nutrition
When it comes to your battle with cancer you are going to need more than the RDA. The RDA was never intended for people with disease but only to prevent malnutrition. It is the bare minimum we [...]
‘Five a Day’ is fresh or frozen best?
A recent email from Livestrong, the giant US cancer charity, removed the guilt from my shopping. They say “produce selected for freezing is harvested when it’s ripe, rather than harvested early [...]
Surgical Drains After Breast Surgery
If you are having a mastectomy for breast cancer treatment of prophylaxis, you will most likely have surgical drains in place when you go home. Surgical drains are also usually placed [...]
10 Pillows to Use for Comfort During Breast Cancer Treatment and Recovery
Comfort pillows can bring tremendous comfort during breast cancer treatment despite their small size. It's often your oncology nurse or people who have gone through breast cancer [...]
Your skin during and after cancer treatment
Reflecting changes in your health, cancer treatment can cause major changes, leaving you with nasties such as this pair of cracked painful feet – or rough, scaly, or flaking skin, excessive [...]
