Get A Little Vitamin D This Winter
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 the […]
Just Do It (Exercise That Is)
Exercise may be one of the best things in the world. For cancer patients and survivors, integrating a workout routine, no matter how long can make a large impact on their recovery and well-being. Those that have been diagnosed need to take special care of themselves and keep up a healthy and relatively active lifestyle. […]
National Family Caregiver Month : Sharing (Your Time) Is Caring
Did you know that November is National Family Caregiver month? Cancer patients and survivors are very fortunate to have a strong support system and during the month of November make sure to also give thanks to these generous and caring individuals. Many of us, at one point or another have or will be caregivers. Not […]
Fight Nausea With Lemon Cornmeal Cookies
With the holidays coming up we know that you want to enjoy your winter season with delicious snacks. For those that have been diagnosed with cancer and are undergoing treatment this well-known snack season may not be as fulfilling for their stomachs as they would like. Nausea is one of the biggest side effects to cancer […]
Step Away From Cigarettes
November is lung cancer awareness month, and we’ve targeted one of the largest contributors to lung cancer. Smoking. We’ve seen the smokers corralled in a corner at every big event. With new ordinances, it is virtually impossible for smokers to take a drag inside any building in the Houston area. What’s the big deal about […]