Category: Nutrition
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How to Read Nutrition Labels
Understanding what you’re eating is crucial for maintaining a healthy diet. Nutrition labels on food packaging provide essential information about the ingredients and nutritional content of food products, helping you make informed choices. However, these labels can sometimes be confusing. Here’s a guide to help you read and understand nutrition labels effectively. Why Reading Nutrition…
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Ketogenic Diet and Cancer: Exploring the Potential Benefits and Risks
The ketogenic diet, or keto diet, is characterized by low carbohydrate intake, adequate protein, and high fat consumption. The primary goal of this diet is to derive most of your calories from high-quality fats such as organic eggs, grass-fed meat, oily fish, low-carb vegetables, cheese, paneer, ghee, and avocados. This dietary shift contrasts with typical…
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Harnessing the Healing Power of Ashwagandha for Cancer-Related Fatigue
Introduction: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), revered as one of the most valuable herbs in Ayurveda, holds promise in addressing cancer-related fatigue (CRF), a pervasive and debilitating symptom associated with cancer and its treatment. With its potent blend of medicinal compounds, including steroidal lactones, withanolides, alkaloids, and polyphenols, ashwagandha emerges as a beacon of hope for individuals…
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Unveiling the Healing Power of Ginseng in Cancer-Related Fatigue
Introduction: Ginseng, derived from the root of plants within the Panax genus, has long been revered for its therapeutic properties. In the realm of cancer care, where fatigue often accompanies treatment, ginseng emerges as a potential ally in alleviating this debilitating symptom. Understanding Cancer-Related Fatigue: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) poses a significant challenge for patients undergoing…
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The Vital Role of Nutrition and Diet in Cancer Care
Cancer, a complex disease characterized by uncontrolled cellular growth, poses a formidable challenge to both patients and healthcare providers. While treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and immunotherapy aim to control tumor growth, they often result in debilitating side effects that impact the overall well-being of patients. Understanding the importance of nutrition and diet in…
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Role of Nutrition in Cancer Treatment feat Dr. Suresh Advani
Nutrition plays a vital role in cancer treatment and recovery. Proper nutrition can help prevent malnutrition, support treatment outcomes, reduce the risk of cancer recurrence, and manage long-term side effects of cancer treatments.
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Re-build Your Immune System
As we navigate the challenges of cancer treatment, it’s vital to prioritize rebuilding our immunity. Amidst the trials and uncertainties, nurturing our bodies becomes a beacon of hope and resilience. Through mindful practices and intentional choices, we can empower ourselves to bolster our immune systems and reclaim a sense of control. Let’s embrace holistic strategies,…
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The Importance of Nutrition and Cancer Recovery According to a Medical Oncologist
Dr. Rajeev gives us his insight into how cancer patients should manage their nutritional intake. Nutrition is becoming the fifth pillar of treating cancer, and many renowned oncologists today are advocated a tailored nutritional intervention when on treatment post treatment.
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Nutrition and Lifestyle for Cancer Recovery
Dr. Rajeev shares his views on the importance of nutrition and a tailored diet plan to improve quality of life and recovery from cancer.
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Nutrition Tips for Cancer Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment
It’s first important to understand what cancer really is in order to understand what the body goes through and the treatment that’s required to manage the disease. Cancer can be called a cluster of more than 100 diseases which arise due to uncontrolled cellular growth. Treatment such as chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and immunotherapy are commonly…