Learn about cancer-fighting and wellness-promoting strategies supporting the physical body as one whole integrated system.
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The mental and emotional inner life impacts health and healing through the mind-body connection. Learn about empowering mind-body practices.
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People are spiritual by nature. Healing is about wholeness. Explore our information and resources regarding spirituality.
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Feb 17
Cancer care is always evolving. Research continues. Study results present themselves. Oncologists and other cancer providers learn what works and does not work in patients. People with cancer discover more about what they need and how to move through their cancer journey.
To learn some evolving cancer information, these cancer videos are a must-see. Read More
Jan 09
Parts vs. whole. What exactly does that mean in physical health? The parts (cells, tissues, organs, matrix, and other components) create the whole environment in your entire body. Think about it. And try to feel into it. Nothing is separate. Everything is connected. Your health includes one whole integrative system in your physical body.
So who treats the entire body in cancer patients? Read More
Dec 01
As we move into the magic, joy, busyness, and stress of the holiday season, based on where they are in their journey, cancer patients and caregivers may feel greater intensity and challenges. What are some tips for cancer patients and caregivers to reduce the stress, better take care of themselves, and enjoy the season? Read More
Oct 26
Do you know about five major areas of your physical health that helps to reduce your cancer risk? A new book Five to Thrive: Your Cutting-Edge Cancer Prevention Plan by Lise N. Alschuler, ND, FABNO, and Karolyn A. Gazella shares five vital, vibrant steps to greater health. Read More
Sep 29
What are some top-notch educational and empowering integrative, holistic, complementary and alternative cancer conferences and events for you or someone you know to consider attending? As someone who attended many cancer conferences since 1998 and for EmbodiWorks the last few years, a brain tumor survivor for over thirteen years, and with lots of professional cancer work, I’ll tell you some of the top conferences and events. Read More
Aug 26
People diagnosed with cancer benefit from learning about their disease. Settling into their new health challenge, cancer patients and caregivers become empowered by educating themselves about three major topics: cancer diagnosis, cancer research, and cancer treatments. Read More
Aug 22
Back in the mid 1990's at our small integrated physical therapy clinic/health club we scandalously had members in cancer treatment working out within the limits of their ability. They were reporting positive results despite the accepted "be careful you are fragile" belief systems of the time. How can people rest, recover, and relax when moving through cancer? Read More
Jul 29
Dealing with cancer no doubt intensifies levels of stress. Fear of uncertainty, physical concern and even discomfort, financial distress, changes in routines, life patterns, relationships, and many other components sometimes push cancer patients and also caregivers to an edge.
What supports cancer patients through their journey? Read More
Jun 28
Beautiful colors, textures, art, candles, scents, music, flowers, and other parts of your environment support your healing. While everyone benefits from a healing environment, people with the internal challenge of cancer especially need support with their external surroundings. This includes both cancer patients and caregivers benefiting from holistic cancer support in a healing environment. Hear some perspectives through three inspiring stories about healing environments from people with cancer. Read More
Jun 10
Research has already shown for years that inflammation is associated with cancer. Yes, inflammation in your body. This is different from acute inflammation that develops when you experience a cut or bruise. Compared to those temporary wounds and the body's response, chronic inflammation accumulates over time with persistence. The good news is that healthy habits reduce and even reverse chronic inflammation. You can test your inflammation levels and incorporate optimal lifestyle approaches.
A new study provides informative data about the negative effects of inflammation in women with breast cancer. Read More