In today’s world of nutrition, dieting and everything paleo, how do we know we’re eating the right foods to prevent cancer? Unfortunately, while this miracle list of superfoods doesn’t exist or guarantee you won’t EVER get cancer, the chances of living a much healthier and more active lifestyle increase. We can’t control cancer, but…
Many people can find a magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, exam nerve-racking. Most traditional MRI machines are large, tube-shaped magnets that a patient lies inside. The magnetic field temporarily realigns hydrogen atoms in your body to make pictures of organs and structures inside the body by utilizing the magnetic field and pulses of radio…
Football season is well into the playoffs, and for many that means game day snacks, watch parties and trash talking our least favorite teams. For those struggling with fitness, or even for those undergoing treatments, being mindful of what you eat doesn’t have to take up your life. While we understand that eating right…
January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness month, and we’re here to help educate you on facts about cervical cancer and what to be on the lookout for to prevent an advanced stage diagnosis. Cervical cancer awareness means stepping outside of the box and the “save the cooch” slogans. It is so much more. Did…
We start each new year with January, and January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer affects the cells lining the cervix, which is the lower part of the cervix. Over 12,000 new cases of cervical cancer will be diagnosed this year, and around 4,000 of them will be fatal. At one point…
As a new year begins, it is important to assess where you are in treatment and where you want to be 3 months, 6 months or even a year from now. Some people think you have to have a plan before the New Year hits, but any time is the right time to make…
The holidays are here, and with it come the opportunity to interact with your closest friends and ring in a brand new year. Some of the best memories are made in the kitchen, and nothing beats a home cooked meal, except for maybe one that is heart healthy and designed to be tasty and…
Kick off the year by revamping your diet. Incorporating these cancer fighting foods can prevent about 60% of cancer related deaths. Adding them into your diet can be as simple as switching out your breakfast taco for a smoothie, or putting down the cupcake and picking up a piece of fruit. These simple lifestyle…
We have outlined the importance of exercise and given you tips on recipes to kickstart a newer, healthier you, but did you know that your mental health is just as important as its healthy counterparts? Well-being encompasses many things: exercise, nutrition and even gratitude and forgiveness. Go beyond the refrigerator and consider the health…
Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin” because one of the main sources to organically find this vitamin is by exposure to the sun. Vitamin D promotes a healthy immune system and supports bone and muscle health and aids in cardiovascular function. These are all things that those diagnosed with cancer should place…
