Water is easy and accessible — so why do some of us struggle with getting in enough each day? Many reasons! Some dislike the taste or prefer something with a flavor, others don’t have a strong sense of thirst. Patients on certain medications may struggle with taste...
Dr. Roseanne Gichuru and Dr. Monique Gary joined us to discuss the topic of body image challenges during and after cancer treatment. These are their answers to your follow-up questions: "Do doctors still shy away from estrogen based creams for the dryness? My...
February is American Heart Month so it’s a great time to highlight the importance of keeping ourselves and our “ticker” healthy! What does “heart health” mean? Heart health, or cardiovascular health, refers to the heart and blood vessels. It includes a group of...
As the holidays wrap and New Years’ celebrations end, we tend to look inward – setting New Year’s resolutions and intentions. Among many popular goals, one stands as a testament to both personal wellness and cancer risk reduction – Dry January. In recent years, the...
As the temperatures climb, it’s crucial to find ways to stay cool and nourished during the scorching late-summer months. Focusing on nutrition year-round aids in maintaining overall health, managing treatment-related side effects, and supporting the body's everyday...
If you are one of the many cancer patients who report feeling fatigued, you’re not alone. According to the National Cancer Institute, it is the most common side effect of cancer treatment with 80% of patients reporting fatigue while receiving chemotherapy or...
Leading a healthy lifestyle is not all about food and physical activity. Emotional health is just as important. This can mean taking care of our body in other ways such as managing stress, balancing work/home life and personal time, staying positive,...
Reiki is a Japanese healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and can relieve pain.
If you are curious about trying Reiki and incorporating it into your personalized plan, keep reading to learn more about this unique and gentle practice from one of our trusted providers.
When you have received a cancer diagnosis, you have not only a physical problem to solve, but likely an emotional one as well. It is common to experience feelings of shock, anger, and overwhelm, as well as clinically diagnosable disorders like depression and anxiety....
Breast cancer treatments can lead to a host of other health issues. Among these is the loss of bone density, leaving us at risk for frailty and bone breaks. Fortunately, exercise – especially weight-bearing exercise – helps us build stronger bones. *Please talk...
If you are reading this blog, you probably already know how a cancer diagnosis affects our emotional wellbeing. You are not alone: Depression rates in the US jump four-fold among cancer patients, with nearly a quarter of cancer patients experiencing depression....
Meet Rae Whatley With more than 20 years of experience, Rae Whatley is one of our vette d Reiki therapists on our expansive list of providers. Her practice is beneficial for both those preparing for surgery and those recovering. Rae also uses Reiki to help her clients...