Practicing Gratitude
Finding and practicing gratitude may be difficult when we are dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis. Life isn’t always positive, and happiness is not a choice so we shouldn’t be forced into a positive mindset when time is needed to heal our wounds and mourn our losses. The first step to practicing gratitude is to validate the emotions that we are feeling by practicing acceptance.
Infrared Sauna & Cryotherapy Benefits
There are various integrative therapies out today that can help cancer patients and survivors, infrared saunas and cryotherapy among them. Ongoing research shows their benefits and how each treatment is useful for most types of cancers such as skin cancers, liver and prostate, and especially breast cancer. Learn more about how you can incorporate these integrative therapies in your own life!
What to Know About Breastfeeding After Breast Cancer
Women who have experienced breast cancer or are currently going through treatment may naturally assume they won’t be able to breastfeed. Although this is true for some, there are others who will still be able to breastfeed. Learn more about options for breast feeding after radiation treatment and reconstructive surgery such as lumpectomy and mastectomy.
Sitting is the New Smoking - Impact of Sedentary Lifestyle
Exercise and moving your body for the recommended amount of 30 minutes a day is essential to your overall health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, not enough adults are incorporating physical activity to their daily lives which places them at risk for various chronic diseases. Exercises like brisk walks, jogging, biking, even stand up desks for working are various ways to include physical activity!