Posts Tagged ‘nutrition’
4 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special During Cancer Treatment
If your loved one is journeying through a cancer diagnosis, Valentine’s Day may very well be spent in the hospital, a rehab center, or at home. But never fear. There are several beautiful things you can do to show your loved one the care and support they need on Valentine’s Day.
Read MoreUsing Nutrition to Reverse Osteoporosis: Building Bone
Leafy greens, salmon, and sweet potatoes are on the list of foods that build bones and treat osteoporosis. Milk and calcium supplements are not.
Read MoreUsing Nutrition to Limit Osteoporosis: Alkalinization
Alkaline/acid balance matters for your bones, and a plant-based diet is a key asset in any fight against cancer and/or osteoporosis.
Read MoreUsing Nutrition to Prevent Osteoporosis: Digestion
Bones are a lot of alkaline minerals—calcium, magnesium, potassium, a bit of boron, zinc, and others—nestled inside a sponge-like matrix of protein. To build and repair bone, you need minerals, and proteins, in the right ratios. These come from your diet.
Read MoreTreating Neuropathy in Cancer Patients with Physical Therapy
Peripheral neuropathy occurs in about 30-40% of chemotherapy patients. This is called “chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy,” or CIPN. This article reviews options for treating neuropathy in cancer patients.
Read MoreNutrition in Cancer Rehabilitation: Bringing True Recovery
Cancer rehab for GI-related cancers focuses on diet changes and nutrition. Here’s how to deal with nausea, constipation, losing your appetite, and other uncomfortable conditions.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Nutrition During Cancer Rehabilitation
In the past you may have gone on a diet to lose weight, build muscle, or achieve certain health benefits. You may have used common sense to build your diet, followed a diet book, used an app, or even consulted with a nutritionist. If you have recently been diagnosed with cancer, though, or are currently…
Read MoreSpecialized Nutrition Series: During Cancer Treatments
Learn about important cancer nutrition for those undergoing treatment. Includes foods that target specific symptoms, such as nausea and weight fluctuation.
Read MoreSpecialized Nutrition Series: Heart Disease and Cancer
Heart disease and cancer combined can exacerbate your health. With this article, you can learn about how and what specialized diet ameliorates the cons of cancer and heart disease.
Read MoreSpecialized Nutrition: Diabetes and Cancer
Facing cancer and its subsequent treatment can be unsettling, and the addition of a pre-existing condition can make matters such as nutrition more complicated. We are aware of the difficulties, which is why we want to clarify the position and opportunities patients have when facing cancer on top of a pre-existing condition. Today, we will be focusing on diabetes in particular.
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