Setting a resolution, goal or intention for the new year can be challenging. In fact, many people lose track of their resolution in January. February is here, and it is never too late to incorporate a new healthy goal or mindset into your routine! This month, we are...
With the explosion of research showing that mediation helps with everything from depression and anxiety to heart disease and cancer, many people are interested in giving this simple, ancient practice a try. For some, the idea seems foreign or impossible. Here are some...
When facing a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, you may experience an array of challenging emotions, including sadness, fear, and powerlessness. You might find yourself answering the troubling and unanswerable questions, why me? Why now? What is next? These...
When you have cancer, it is important to empower yourself, body, mind, and spirit, with the tools that can help you navigate your diagnosis. Integrative or complementary medicine includes a range of mind-body tools that work in conjunction with standard medical...
It can be difficult to decipher between fact and fiction when searching for information online regarding the new COVID-19 vaccines. We sat down with Dr. Linna Li, System Division Chief of Radiation Oncology at Main Line Health, to address common questions regarding...
Source: Eat Pretty Every Day by Jolene Hart As we tend to stay inside throughout the cold months, your body is not receiving as much light or fresh air, and you may be more susceptible to colds, dryness, or inflammation. Each winter, you may find it helpful to...
November brings chilly weather, daylight savings, and the kickoff to the holiday season. If you are feeling like these changes are causing your body and mind stress- you are not alone! Here are a few ways manage these changes and maintain a healthy quality of sleep....
Information sourced from cdc.gov October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; however, it is important to be aware and mindful about potential risk of breast cancer throughout the year. Here are steps you can take to educate yourself about your personal level of risk,...
Here we are at the transition – fall into winter, heading into a new year. How was your year? Did you get some time away? Did you have time to reflect – time to step back and think about your life and work, your projects, relationships, or your health? Jennifer...
I’m grumbling about my challenges today: too many things to do, not enough time, not enough money, can’t make headway on my projects, gaining weight, menopause weirdness, sprained my ankle . . . but then I pause. I take a breath . . . I’m actually grateful for my...
I recently heard someone describe the mental chatter that keeps you awake as “night chatter.” I think that’s a very appropriate term. Many people talk to me about their struggles with sleep and most are complaining about night chatter – the mind that won’t turn off....
I’m often asked this question: “How is yoga for cancer patients different than other types of yoga? “ There are many ways we’ve adapted yoga to serve cancer patients. Here are the main points . . . Physical Ability The first issue to address is the participant’s...