Breast Cancer: Risk and Protective Factors
Understanding the risk and protective factors for breast cancer is essential for early detection and prevention.
Acupuncture: A Natural Way to Alleviate Symptoms and Improve Recovery for Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors
Acupuncture is a traditional East Asian medicine that has been in practice for over 2,000 years and is now widely used in Western medicine as well. It involves the insertion of super-fine needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the body's natural healing process. The needles are inserted only into the first layer of the skin, typically about ¼ to ½ inch deep, and are often described as having little to no pain.
Better Sleep for Breast Cancer Patients
Sleep is part of the 3 pillars of health alongside movement and nutrition. The supporting factors that come with great sleep is it helps with immune function, supports brain function, the lymphatic (GL) system for the brain, and clears toxins from your brain while you sleep. Managing your sleep schedule can also manage your mental health, stress levels, regulating hormones, reduce inflammation, and help maintain body weight.
Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors: A Holistic Approach to Healing and Wellness
Yoga can help with a variety of issues related to breast cancer, such as managing weight, lowering cortisol levels, preventing lymphedema, and even helping with side effects of chemotherapy like chemo brain. In this blog, we will discuss different types of yoga that can be beneficial for breast cancer survivors, and the benefits of incorporating yoga into your healing journey.